by Associated Press Published: November 1,2010
Tags: Clinton, sign ordinance, zoning
CLINTON — Clinton business owners are making it clear how they feel about a proposed city sign ordinance that restricts height and other characteristics of their best advertisement. Jackson attorney James Peden told the Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission at a recent hearing, if the ordinance is adopted, the city would be shooting itself economically [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: September 29,2010
Tags: municipal government, zoning
RIDGELAND — The City of Ridgeland’s stricter requirements for new payday lenders, pawnshops and other businesses takes effect in October. Formal approval of the zoning changes by alderman came last week. The restrictions will take effect in 30 days. The Clarion-Ledger reports that the new rules also affect tattoo parlors, title loan businesses, check-cashing establishments, [...] [...]
GULFPORT — The Gulfport City Council has voted 6-1 to rezone property near the Gulfport Harbor that would allow a casino to be built there. The council also voted 6-1 to change the zoning ordinance to require a developer of an entertainment business to have seven acres of land instead of five, and the land [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: July 29,2010
Tags: bed and breakfast, lodging, municipal government, restaurants, zoning
JACKSON — Jackson officials are still working on a way to keep a popular restaurant open nearly a year after the Mississippi Supreme Court ruled the city violated zoning laws by allowing it in a residential area. The City Council in late July voted to approve new zoning rules designed to benefit Sophia’s, the restaurant [...] [...]
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