Gautier has no STR-specific parking ordinance in its Unified Development Ordinance (Appendix A, Zoning). Operators must meet the off-street parking minimums for the dwelling's residential district and keep guest vehicles out of the right-of-way. Confirm exact stall counts with the Planning and Building Department at 228-497-8000.
The City of Gautier regulates short-term rentals through general Appendix A (Zoning) standards in the Code of Ordinances rather than a dedicated STR chapter. There is no separate per-bedroom or per-guest parking formula adopted for vacation rentals. Operators must satisfy the off-street parking minimums set for the underlying residential zoning district and keep paved or improved surfaces in line with the Unified Development Ordinance. On-street parking on Jackson County coastal residential streets is generally limited; guest vehicles blocking driveways, fire lanes, or sidewalks can be cited under the city's traffic and parking provisions. Because the ordinance does not single out STRs, hosts should document the number of usable on-site spaces in their listing and limit guest vehicles accordingly. Confirm the off-street stall requirement for your specific zoning district, any required driveway permit, and current STR registration practice with the Planning and Building Department at 228-497-8000 or planning@gautier-ms.gov before listing.
Parking on unimproved surfaces in violation of Appendix A standards, blocking sidewalks or fire lanes, or exceeding the residential district's off-street parking minimum can be cited by Gautier code enforcement and police. Penalties follow the city's general code-enforcement schedule rather than a dedicated STR parking fine.
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Gautier enforces quiet hours generally from 10 PM to 7 AM under local municipal ordinances authorized by MS Code Ann. §21-19-1 general police powers.
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Gautier addresses barking dogs as a public nuisance under local animal control ordinances. Continuous or excessive barking complaints are handled through ani...
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Gautier regulates amplified music and outdoor sound systems through local noise ordinances. Amplified sound is generally restricted during quiet hours from 1...
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Gautier regulates leaf blower use primarily through general noise ordinance hours. Mississippi municipalities generally allow gas and electric blowers during...
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Gautier limits construction noise to daytime hours, typically 7 AM to 7 PM weekdays and 8 AM to 5 PM Saturdays, under local building and noise ordinances.
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Gautier allows boat and RV storage on residential properties consistent with the Gulf Coast fishing lifestyle. Boat trailers are common given the city's acce...
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