Development Standards.
Tupelo Development Code § 4.14.4
in effect4.14.4. - Development Standards.
Regional Commercial District (RC)
Minimum/Maximum Lot Size * | 5,000 sq ft minimum/no maximum
Minimum/Maximum Width* | 50 feet minimum/no maximum
Minimum/Maximum Front Setback | 30 feet minimum/no maximum
Minimum/Maximum Side Setback | 10 feet minimum/no maximum
Minimum/Maximum Rear Setback | 10 feet minimum/no maximum
Maximum Height | 4 stories **
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.4
Open Space Amenity | n/a
* Existing parcels of land are exempt from minimum and maximum lot size and width requirements. A property owner will not be required to subdivide an existing parcel to conform to any minimum requirements.
** Height limits do not apply to church spires, belfries, cupolas, or domes not used for human habitation, nor to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, parapet walls, cornices, solar energy systems, or necessary mechanical appurtenances usually located on the roof level, provided that such features are limited to the height necessary for their proper functioning and do not exceed the limitations of the airport hazard zoning regulations.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH4BAZODI_4.14RECODIRC._4.14.4DESTFetched: 11/1/2026