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Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-9-1

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Sec. 5-9-1. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Dwelling means any building or structure or part thereof used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used, including any yard, garden, outhouse and appurtenance belonging thereto and which is usually enjoyed therewith. The term shall, in cases where applicable, include commercial buildings. Owner means any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of state, county, or municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court. Parties in interest means individuals, associations or corporations who have an interest of record in or who are in possession of a dwelling. Public authority means any housing authority, or any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the city or state relating to health, fire or building regulations or to other activities concerning dwellings in the city. Public officer means the officer in charge in any city department who is authorized by this article and by the statutes providing for the enactment of this article to exercise the powers prescribed in this article. (Ord. No. 2452, § 2, 9-21-2021; Ord. No. 2583, § 2, 6-10-25)

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_CH5BU_ARTIXPRMA_S5-9-1DEFetched: 11/1/2026