Loading area and service landscape regulations.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-461
in effectSec. 26-461. - Loading area and service landscape regulations.
Other than property located in an industrially zoned district, all loading and service areas not screened by an intervening building, established after the application of this section and all preexisting areas which are required by section 26-449 shall be screened from view from any public street right-of-way for their entire length except for necessary access. Screening for loading and service areas may be accomplished by either of the following:
(1) A closed fence or wall which is at least six feet high and is made of the same or compatible materials, in terms of texture and quality, with the material and color of the principal building, along with additional natural evergreens, shrubs or trees so that no more than two-thirds of the surface area of the closed fence or wall is visible from the street within three years of erection of the structure; or
(2) The screening may be accomplished with natural evergreen shrubs or trees which can be expected to reach six feet or a greater height within three years of planting.
Any natural evergreens, shrubs or trees used to fulfill these requirements shall be a minimum of three feet in height when planted, and spaced no more than four feet apart at the time of planting.
(Ord. of 1-3-95, § 13.01)
Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26BUBURE_ARTIXLATRST_S26-461LOARSELAREFetched: 11/1/2026