Business Licensing & Operations in Jackson County, MS (2026)
4 rules for unincorporated Jackson County, Mississippi.
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Adult Entertainment
Unincorporated Jackson County bans selling or consuming alcohol, beer or light wine in any commercial venue that features nude or sexually oriented performances, straddle dances, or exposed employees.
Jackson County Adult Entertainment Alcohol Ban
Heavy RestrictionsJackson County, Mississippi, Alcohol Ordinance § 3, Prohibition — Sale or Consumption in Adult Entertainment Establishments (adopted November 3, 1997)
It shall be unlawful for any person, group, association, or other legal entity recognized by law to sell, give away, dispense, or consume any alcoholic beverage, light wine or beer in any commercial establishment which features live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified anatomical areas" or by "specified sexual activities" or by "straddle dance", or where any employ...
Massage Establishments
Jackson County allows massage therapy businesses only in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and any district that mirrors C-1 permitted uses. Table 5-3.11 of the Zoning Ordinance lists massage therapy as a use permitted by right, alongside offices and personal-service uses, so operators need a zoning permit for the correct district before opening.
Jackson County Massage Therapy Zoning
Some RestrictionsJackson County Zoning Ordinance, Table 5-3.11 (C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District), § J. Uses Permitted
J. Uses Permitted (cont.) • Library or reading room • Massage therapy • Medical Cannabis Dispensary • Mobile Food Vendor • Offices, professional and service • Quick lube • Roadside stand
Tattoo & Body Modification
Tattoo and body piercing establishments are zoned into Jackson County's C-2 Community Commercial District under Table 5-3.12. An operator needs a C-2-zoned parcel and a zoning compliance certificate from the Planning Department before opening.
Jackson County Tattoo Parlor Zoning
Some RestrictionsJackson County Zoning Ordinance, Table 5-3.12 (C-2 Community Commercial District), § J. Uses Permitted
• Stamp redemption center • Tattoo and body piercing establishment • Tire Sales • Upholstery shop-automobile or furniture • Used car sales • Wireless communication • Any use permitted in C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District
Pawnbrokers
Pawn shops in unincorporated Jackson County are confined to the C-2 Community Commercial District under Table 5-3.12 of the Zoning Ordinance. A pawnbroker must locate on a C-2 parcel and secure a zoning compliance certificate from the Planning Department before opening.
Jackson County Pawn Shop Zoning Rule
Some RestrictionsJackson County Zoning Ordinance, Table 5-3.12 (C-2 Community Commercial District), § J. Uses Permitted
J. Uses Permitted • Mobile Food Vendor • Multi-Family Residential • Package liquor store • Pawn Shop • Personal care home • Restaurant or lounge
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