Building Regulations
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 1101.05
in effect1. The front yard setback for new structures and the renovation of existing
structures shall conform to the average front yard setback for existing structures
on the same street block as the subject property.
2. Maximum height - thirty-five (35) feet.
3. Other building regulations are determined by the underlying zoning except for
property zoned C-2 Limited Commercial and property zoned R-5 Multi-Family
Residential. Regulations for C-2 zoned property shall follow C-1 standards and
R-5 zoned property shall follow R-4 standards.
Source: City of Jackson Zoning Ordinance (jacksonms.gov PDF)URL: https://jacksonms.gov/government/city-departments/planning-and-development/office-of-city-planning/zoning/zoning-ordinances-and-code/Fetched: 7/25/2026