Exemptions.
Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 5-17-16
in effectSec. 5-17-16. - Exemptions.
(a) This article shall not apply to the following buildings provided they do not make use of any metal construction or any underground storage or parking areas.
(1) Buildings with a gross area of less than 5,000 square feet;
(2) Any building zoned R2 constructed of wood frame;
(3) Any building zoned R1 constructed of either wood or metal frame;
(4) Any building 35 feet high or less;
(5) Any building zoned single-family residential (SFR);
(6) Buildings or structures existing as of the effective date of this article. This exemption shall not apply to buildings or structures which have been modified, altered, or repaired as set forth in section 5-16-8 after the effective date of this article.
(b) For purposes of this section, parking structures and stairwells are included in the definition of "building" and stair shafts and elevators are included in the definitions of "all parts of a building."
(Ord. No. 2026, § 2, 3-7-06; Ord. No. 2352, § 2, 2-20-18)
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_ARTXVIIEMRASYCO_S5-17-16EXFetched: 11/1/2026