Landscaping and sidewalks within street rights-of-way.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-455
in effectSec. 26-455. - Landscaping and sidewalks within street rights-of-way.
Owners are encouraged to landscape and to maintain the area within the nonpaved street right-of-way abutting their land; provided, however, that:
(1) Although the city shall adhere to a general policy of preservation of any such landscaping, the city shall not be responsible or liable in the event any landscaping is required to be removed.
(2) Any landscaping in a street right-of-way shall not impede or obstruct visibility of any vehicles.
(3) Any underground sprinkler systems, planters or other permanent structures placed in the right-of-way shall require a license agreement with the city.
(4) No landscaping shall be placed in an area of right-of-way where a capital improvement project has been funded for such location, unless and until such project has been completed.
(Ord. of 1-3-95, § 8)
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_CH26BUBURE_ARTIXLATRST_S26-455LASIWISTRI-WFetched: 11/1/2026
