SALE OF VEHICLES IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARKING LOTS AND UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THE SALE OF VEHICLES

Biloxi Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II

in effect

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-50 Definitions.

Sec. 13-1-50. - Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the terms used herein shall be given the following meanings, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Display means the exhibiting or showing of vehicle(s), including the posting of sign(s) upon said vehicle(s), indicating or implying it is for sale. Vehicle means any automobile, truck, off-road vehicle, mobile or manufactured home, recreational vehicle, trailer, boat, jet-ski, motorcycle or similar item (not specifically authorized and permitted for use and/or sale at this location). (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-51 Display of vehicle for sale prohibited; exemptions.

Sec. 13-1-51. - Display of vehicle for sale prohibited; exemptions. (a) It shall be unlawful to park and display, or cause to be parked or displayed, in any manner, a vehicle for sale and trade under any of the following circumstances: (1) A vehicle parked and displayed in a city-owned or public parking lot or right-of-way, unless specific authorization for this purpose has been granted by permit issued by the city. (2) A vehicle parked and displayed upon a private parking lot, upon vacant property, or upon any private property, whether commercial or residential, unless specific authorization for this purpose has been granted by permit issued by the city. (3) A vehicle parked and displayed upon a private parking lot of a business after hours of operation for that existing business by the city. (b) A vehicle parked and displayed under the circumstances identified in subsections (2) and (3) above which is registered as being owned by the same person who is the record owner of the property on which the vehicle is parked shall be exempt from the above prohibition, provided that only one such vehicle at a time may be so parked and displayed. (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-52 Evidence of violation.

Sec. 13-1-52. - Evidence of violation. In any prosecution with regard to a vehicle parked and displayed for sale or trade in violation of this article, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was parked and had posted or placed in or upon said vehicle any sign or display indicating the vehicle was for sale or trade, together with proof that: (1) The individual named in the complaint was at the time of violation the registered owner of the vehicle; or (2) The individual named in the complaint was at the time of violation either the owner, manager, or defacto on-site supervisor of the property or the business in operation at that location, which determination shall constitute prima facie evidence that the individual was the person who parked, or allowed to be parked, the vehicle for display in violation of this article. (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-53 Posting of notice of violation.

Sec. 13-1-53. - Posting of notice of violation. A notice of violation shall be posted upon any offending vehicle(s) and/or property deemed to be in violation of this ordinance, allowing the vehicle, business and/or property owner(s) 24 hours in which to abate said violation. This notice shall be affixed to the offending vehicle and/or property, and mailed or delivered to the property owner of record, indicating the offense and time frame for removal of said violation upon property, noting that the vehicle will be towed at the property, business and/or vehicle owner's expense. (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-54 Additional restrictions.

Sec. 13-1-54. - Additional restrictions. Nothing contained within this article shall absolve compliance with any other city codes and zoning regulations concerning the display of vehicles for sale or trade. (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-55 Penalty for violations.

Sec. 13-1-55. - Penalty for violations. (a) An individual's violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor, resulting in the vehicle being stored at a location determined by the city until all appropriate fines and penalties provided by law are satisfied. The owner of the vehicle, business and/or property, so determined to be in violation, will be assessed any and all towing and storage fees in addition to the fines set out herein. For a first offense the fine shall be $100.00, plus towing and storage fees; for a second offense the fine shall be $500.00 plus towing and storage fees; and for the third and all subsequent offenses the fine shall be $1,000.00 plus towing and storage fees. (b) Each separate vehicle in violation shall be considered separate offenses, subject to additional fees, fines and judgments, as provided. (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-1-56 Repeal.

Sec. 13-1-56. - Repeal. All ordinances or parts of ordinances, in conflict with this article are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this article full force and effect. (Ord. No. 2063, § 1, 12-12-06)

Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH13OFMIPR_ARTIISAVEPUPRPALOUPPRPRNOAUSAVEFetched: 11/1/2026