General Purpose and Intent
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 102
in effectGeneral Purpose and Intent
The general purpose and intent of this Ordinance shall be the attainment of the goals
and objectives of the PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, expressed
in the Comprehensive Plan of the City, through provisions of this Ordinance, and to the
degree that such attainment may be accomplished. Also, it shall be the intent of this
Ordinance that its interpretation and application be as helpful and permissive as
possible toward the attainment of said goals and objectives, but within the provisions
of the regulations stated herein.
Source: City of Jackson Zoning Ordinance (jacksonms.gov PDF)URL: https://jacksonms.gov/government/city-departments/planning-and-development/office-of-city-planning/zoning/zoning-ordinances-and-code/Fetched: 7/25/2026