Environmental Rules in Pearl, MS (2026)
1 verified environmental rules for Pearl, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Flood Zones
Pearl participates in the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and sits in the Pearl River drainage basin in Rankin County. The Pearl Development Ordinance (adopted July 2, 2024) requires every building in flood-prone areas to have its floor elevation at least eighteen inches (18") above the 100-year flood level, and prohibits any fill or development that would increase flood hazards or restrict flood flow. A floodplain development permit and building permit are required from the Office of Community Development at 2420 Old Brandon Road.
Flood Zone Rules in Pearl, Mississippi
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Rankin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pearl city rules.
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