Variances.
Jackson Code of Ordinances § 26-465
in effectSec. 26-465. - Variances.
(a) Required circumstances. Where there are unusual circumstances peculiar to the site being developed and where a literal application of specific provisions of this article would unnecessarily restrict the development of a site and result in hardship to the owners or other interested persons, a variance from specific provisions of this article may be requested.
(b) Application; contents; required demonstration. The application requesting a variance from the requirements of this article shall include a description of the property, the exact nature of the proposed variance, and the grounds upon which it is requested. The applicant shall further demonstrate that the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the properties nor otherwise be detrimental to the public welfare.
(c) Filing; recommendation of landscape architect to construction board of adjustment and appeals; consideration by board. The application shall be filed with the zoning administrator, or designee, for the city. Upon receiving an application for a variance, where all required information is supplied, the zoning administrator, or designee, shall make a recommendation within ten working days and forward the application to the construction board of adjustment and appeals for their consideration. Within ten working days after the board's receipt of a recommendation by the zoning administrator, or designee, the board shall meet to consider the request.
(d) Grant or denial. Within ten working days after the board's meeting, the board shall grant or deny the variance in whole or in part. If the board fails to take action on the request for the variance within the specified time period, such inaction shall be deemed to grant the variance. Every decision of the board shall be final, subject, however, to such remedy as any aggrieved party may have at law or in equity.
(Ord. of 1-3-95, § 16; Ord. No. 1996-17(3), § 1, 2-27-96; Ord. No. 2020-13(2), § 3, 6-9-20)
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_S26-465VAFetched: 11/1/2026