5 rules for unincorporated Harrison County, Mississippi.
Verified from official government sources
Gulfport and Biloxi require trash bins stored out of street view between collections. Waste Pro (Gulfport) and Waste Management (Biloxi) collect curbside. Bins at curb evening before, retrieved same day. Hurricane debris has separate rules.
Gulfport and Biloxi enforce property maintenance under MS Code §21-19-11 (municipal cleanup authority). Notice required with 7-14 day compliance. Post-Katrina blight remains a major issue. Liens placed on non-compliant properties.
Gulfport and Biloxi require vacant lots mowed and trash-free under MS Code §21-19-11. Grass limit 10-12 inches typical. Coastal wetland vacant lots subject to MS §49-27 Coastal Wetlands Act for any alteration.
Harrison County does not require snow removal from sidewalks. Gulf Coast snowfall is rare (under 1 inch average annually). General sidewalk debris and vegetation clearing duties still apply year-round.
Harrison County property maintenance code requires garage sale items be removed from view after sale hours. Gulfport and Biloxi enforce blight rules against clutter. Signs must come down within 24 hours.
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