The purpose of this district is to provide areas for the development of low density, single-family
residential uses in protected surroundings. It is the intent of this Ordinance that these districts
should be located in areas of the City where the environment is conducive to this type of use and
also in other established single-family residential areas as a means to ensure their continuance.
602.02.1 Uses Permitted:
1. Single-Family residential dwellings and accessory structures
2. Personal care facilities housing six (6) or fewer residents, excluding staff
3. Transitional Housing for six (6) or fewer residents
4. Portable Storage Containers (POD) on a temporary basis in accordance with s 83-2,
83-3 and 83-5 of the Jackson, MS Code of Ordinances
602.02.2 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Special Exceptions:
Special Exceptions, such as the following non-retail uses, provided they are established
in accordance with the procedures and provisions of this Ordinance:
1. Adult and Child Care Centers/Residential
2. Professional non-retail offices, including but not limited to, architects, attorneys,
engineers, doctors, real estate, and insurance.
3. Dairying and animal husbandry on sites of not less than one (1) acre provided such
use does not constitute a nuisance or health hazard. The maximum number of
animals per acre shall be two (2) and when
A. the indoor and/or outdoor enclosures are located at the rear of residential
structures with minimum setback of one hundred (100) ft. from all adjacent
property lines
B. upon the granting of the Special Exception, all types of enclosures, bufferings
and the plan for the removal of wastes must be approved through the Site Plan
Review process
C. prior to the granting and renewal of the Special Exception, a notarized letter
from a licensed veterinarian verifying the health status and current shot record
of the animal(s) is submitted
4. Private kennels provided such use does not constitute a nuisance or health hazard
and when:
A. the indoor and/or outdoor enclosures are located at the rear of residential
structures with a minimum setback of fifty (50) ft. from all adjacent property
lines
B. upon the granting of the Special Exception, all types of enclosures, bufferings
and the plan for the removal of wastes must be approved through the Site Plan
Review process
C. prior to the granting and renewal of the Special Exception, a notarized letter
from a licensed veterinarian verifying the health status and current shot record
of the animal(s) is submitted
5. Private stables on sites of not less than one (1) acre. The maximum number of
animals per acre shall be two (2) and when
A. the indoor and/or outdoor enclosures are located at the rear of residential
structures with minimum setback of 100 ft. from all adjacent property lines
B. upon the granting of the Special Exception, all types of enclosures, bufferings
and the plan for the removal of wastes must be approved through the Site Plan
Review process
C. prior to the granting and renewal of the Special Exception, a notarized letter
from a licensed veterinarian verifying the health status and current shot record
of the animal(s) is submitted
6. Art, dance, music, photography, or swimming instruction.
7. Catering Service, where they are a part of the owner/operator’s residence
8. One-chair beauty salons, nail salons, and barber shops, where they are part of the
owner’s/operator’s residence
9. Residential Community Facility
602.02.3 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Use Permits:
The following uses are permitted provided they are established in accordance with the
procedures and provisions of this Ordinance:
1. Accessory automobile parking and principal access when used to serve a Special
Use District, residential, commercial, or industrial use when the land proposed for
such accessory parking or access is either immediately adjacent to or across the
street from the use which it serves. Accessory parking may also be across the street
from the use which it serves. All parking shall be located at least five (5) feet from
any public street or any adjoining property line. Only access across this setback
area with sidewalks, bikeways, trails, and drives will be permitted.
2. Churches on sites of less than one (1) acre but greater than ten thousand (10,000)
square feet. Regulations for alterations of existing structures or for new construction
of churches and schools shall be the same as for the Special Use District.
3. Bed and Breakfast Inn Class A and B:
A. Applicant shall submit to the Zoning Division proof of one of the following:
i. Structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; or
ii. Structure is designated as a Jackson Landmark by the Jackson Historic
Preservation Commission, and/or a Mississippi Landmark by the
Department of Archives and History; or
iii. Structure is deemed eligible for designation as a Jackson Landmark by the
Jackson Historic Preservation Commission or as a Mississippi Landmark by
the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and is granted
designation within one year from the date of eligibility determination.
B. Adequate parking shall be provided. Off-site parking must be within a
reasonable walking distance of the bed and breakfast, and proof of such parking
(lease agreement, etc.) must be provided annually to the Zoning Division and
whenever the contractual rights of the bed and breakfast inn owner in such off-
site parking facilities are modified in any way.
C. All exterior lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residential property.
D. Signage shall comply with the City of Jackson Sign Ordinance.
4. Class B Bed and Breakfast Inn with Restaurant. It is expressly understood that a separate
Use Permit is required to operate a restaurant in a Class B Bed and Breakfast Inn.
Any existing Class B Bed and Breakfast Inns who determine that they wish to
operate a restaurant in conjunction with their Class B Bed and Breakfast Inn is
permitted to do so by right subject to receipt of a statement indicating this election
to include a requirement that a Bed and Breakfast Inn with Restaurant clear Site
Plan Review from City Staff.
5. Transitional Housing for seven (7) to twelve (12) residents. In considering
applications hereunder, the City shall comply with the provisions of 42 U.S.C.
3604(f) (3) (B).
6. Personal care facilities housing between seven (7) and twelve (12) residents,
excluding staff. In considering applications hereunder, the City shall comply with
the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 3604(f) (3) (B).
7. Accessory structures used as living quarters for family members, temporary guests,
or domestic help subordinate to the principal residence on the same lot.
a. Applicant shall provide a restrictive covenant agreement which runs with the
land that the accessory structure will never be made available for lease or
rental.
b. Electrical service will be connected to and master metered from the principal
residence.
8. Accessory church related uses such as adult and child care centers, schools,
gymnasiums, and fellowship halls.
9. Ground Sign (Monument Sign), as defined by the City of Jackson Sign Ordinance,
for an adjacent commercial business where both properties are under the same
ownership. Regulations shall be the same as the adjacent commercial business, based
on its underlying zoning, as regulated by the City of Jackson Sign Ordinance.
10. Monopole Tower to include a Wireless Communication Facility.
11. Manufactured Home when:
a. The unit is not located in the R-1A & R-3 Residential Districts;
b. The unit is new or less than ten (10) years old;
c. The units are similar to surrounding neighborhood features;
d. Landscaping is similar to surrounding neighborhood features;
e. The permanent hitch, wheels, axles, or other devices allowing transportation
are removed;
f. The unit is erected on a conventional foundation and is permanently affixed
to the property;
g. Permanent water and sewer facilities are available to the site; and
h. The unit has a HUD Certification Label (tag);
Prior to the placement of the unit on the site and the issuance of a building permit, Site
Plan Review clearance and documented approval of the unit from the State of
Mississippi Fire Marshall’s Office must be obtained.
602.02.03 Regulations:
1. Minimum lot area - 7,500 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width - sixty (60) feet measured at the front building setback line,
except that corner lots shall be a minimum of eighty (80) feet wide.
3. Minimum front yard depth - twenty-five (25) feet from street right-of-way line.
4. Minimum side yard depth - five (5) feet, except on a corner lot the minimum side
yard depth on the street side shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
5. Minimum rear yard depth - twenty-five (25) feet; however, a one (1) story extension
may be projected into the rear yard but no closer than five (5) feet from the rear lot
line, provided that such is approved through the following procedure:
Application is filed with the Zoning Administrator who shall place a sign according
to his standard posting procedure for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days. The
petitioner/property owner shall secure the written approval or acquiescence of such
variance from all rear and side adjacent property owners. If, after the fifteen (15)
days’ notice and the submission of the approval or acquiescence from the adjacent
owners, there is no objection filed in writing, the Zoning Administrator may approve
the reduced rear yard setback. If there is written objection, then the request for such
variance shall be considered only under the procedure as set forth in Article XIX of
this Ordinance.
6. Maximum height - thirty-five (35) feet.
7. Maximum lot coverage - fifty percent (50%) including accessory structures.
8. Accessory structures - accessory structures of a type compatible with the
surroundings shall be permitted, and when detached from the main building, shall
be set back a minimum of sixty (60) feet from the front lot line, five (5) feet from
the side lot line, and five (5) feet from the rear lot line. On corner lots the accessory
structure must be erected on the opposite corner of the lot from the street line. No
accessory structure may be used as living quarters, except as provided in
602.02.3(5).
9. In accordance with 83-2 of the Jackson MS Code of Ordinances, the maximum
allowable size for a portable storage container in R-1 and R-2 residential districts is
