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Rankin County, MS Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max coverage
50% of front yard
Allowed materials
Flagstone, brick, asphalt, concrete
District
Reservoir Community District subdivisions
Not allowed
Gravel or dirt driveways

Summary

In Reservoir Community District subdivisions, a driveway can't cover more than half the front yard and must be paved with flagstone, brick, asphalt or concrete, per Art. XXX § 3007.01.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Rankin County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Driveway cannot cover more than 50% of the front yard and a driveway must be paved with flagstone, brick, asphalt, or concrete.

Source: Rankin County Zoning Ordinance (Access) § 501View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Section 3007.01 caps how much of the front yard a driveway can take up at 50 percent, within platted subdivisions of the Reservoir Community District near the Ross Barnett Reservoir. The driveway itself must be paved with flagstone, brick, asphalt or concrete: bare gravel or dirt doesn't count as a paved surface for parking vehicles, RVs, boats or trailers. This limit applies only to unincorporated Rankin County; it does not govern driveways inside Brandon, Pearl, Flowood, Richland, Florence, Puckett or Star.

Violations & Fines

A driveway exceeding 50% front-yard coverage, or paved with loose gravel or dirt instead of flagstone, brick, asphalt or concrete, does not meet Section 3007.01's paving standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pave my driveway with gravel?
No. Section 3007.01 requires flagstone, brick, asphalt or concrete for driveways in Reservoir Community District subdivisions; gravel and dirt don't qualify.
How much of my front yard can be driveway?
No more than 50 percent under Section 3007.01, within platted Reservoir Community District subdivisions in unincorporated Rankin County.

Sources & Official References

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