Exceptions
Biloxi Land Development Ordinance § 23-8-2(G)
in effect(G) - Exceptions
(1) Policy
Certain public, quasi-public, semi-public, and institutional uses currently exist as nonconforming uses in the city. There are also specific areas within the city in which redevelopment will be encouraged. Because of the substantial investment in such uses, the public interest in the maintenance of such uses as modern and functional facilities, the lack of vacant land for the relocation of such uses in the developed portions of the city, and the enormous public and private cost involved in relocating such uses, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to provide limited exceptions for these facilities from the standards of this article.
(2) Existing Public and Semipublic Facilities
Existing public and governmental uses, schools, colleges, universities, and golf courses may continue to be operated and maintained in any residential or commercial district and may be expanded if such expansion can be accomplished in accordance with the applicable zoning district regulations. No new such facility may be established except where permitted in the applicable zoning district.
(3) Existing Cemeteries and Mausoleums
Existing cemeteries and mausoleums and their accessory structures and appurtenances may be maintained, structurally altered, enlarged, or extended within the existing boundaries of such cemeteries or mausoleums, subject to a Conditional Use Permit approved in accordance with Section 23-2-4(D), Conditional Use Permit.
(4) Redevelopment Areas
A nonconforming use that exists or formerly existed within a redevelopment area designated by the city may be extended or reestablished, subject to a Conditional Use Permit approved in accordance with Section 23-2-4(D), Conditional Use Permit, if found to be consistent with the goals of the Biloxi Comprehensive Plan and the redevelopment plan for the specific redevelopment area.
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/land_development_ordinance?nodeId=ART23-8NO_2NOUS_GEXFetched: 11/2/2026