Purpose of article.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-447
in effectSec. 26-447. - Purpose of article.
The purpose of this article is to protect and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the city; to provide landscaping and tree requirements to protect the public from the effects of erosion, flooding and obscuration of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; to aid in stabilizing the environment's ecological balance by contributing to the processes of energy and soil conservation, air purification, oxygen regeneration, wastewater neutralization, groundwater discharge, and stormwater runoff retardation, while at the same time aiding in noise, glare and heat abatement; to ensure that the local stock of native trees and vegetation is replenished; to assist in providing adequate light and air and in preventing overcrowding of land; to provide visual buffering and to enhance the beautification of the city; to safeguard and to enhance property values and to protect public and private investment; to preserve and protect the unique identity and environment of the city; and to preserve the economic base attracted to the city by such factors.
(Ord. of 1-3-95, § 2; Ord. No. 2016-34(14), 11-29-16)
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_S26-447PUARFetched: 11/1/2026