Animal Ordinances in Harrison County, MS (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Harrison County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Harrison County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Chickens & Livestock
Livestock farming is only permitted in unincorporated Harrison County on family farms and concentrated feeding operations as defined in the UDC's Section 415 Table of Uses, under § 826.01. That structure means livestock isn't a by-right use on an ordinary residential lot: it has to fall within a use category the zoning district actually allows.
Harrison County Livestock Farming Zoning Rule
Some RestrictionsHarrison County Unified Development Code, Art. VIII, § 826.01 (as amended through Dec. 12, 2022)
826.01 Livestock farming is permitted on both family farms and concentrated feeding operations as explained in Section 415 Table of Uses.
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