Definitions.

Jackson Code of Ordinances § 30-152

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Sec. 30-152. - Definitions. As used in this article, the terms below shall have the following definitions: "Building official" is the official in charge of the office of code services. The building official shall be responsible for enforcement of this article. "Earthen berm" is a mound or wall of earth that is molded into landform. When berms are used for screening, the berms shall be constructed such that soil erosion is prevented and sight triangles are unobstructed. The surface of the berms shall be completely covered with plant materials or durable mulch so that the base soil is not visible. Allowance for soil settlement shall be calculated at ten percent after the berms are compacted. "Evergreen" is of, or referring to, a plant which tends to retain its leaves all year round. "Fence" is a physical barrier of approved material erected to enclose or screen areas of land to prevent escape or intrusion, or to mark a boundary. "Outdoor storage" is any material, vehicle, or equipment that has been used, discarded, damaged, or partially dismantled and is stored or held outside as inventory for future sale, processing, or use. Such articles shall include, but not be limited to, appliances, automobiles or automobile parts, barrels, boxes, building materials, buildings or portions of buildings, clothing, crates, fixtures, furniture, lumber, machinery, metal, motors, pallets, paper, pipe or pipe fittings, or tires. "Outdoor storage yard" is any parcel, or part of land, not within a building, upon which outdoor storage is bought, sold, processed, stored, exchanged, baled, or packaged. (Ord. No. 2006-73(5), § 2, 10-17-06)

Source: City of Jackson, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/jackson/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH30BU_ARTIVOUSTYA_S30-152DEFetched: 11/1/2026