Purpose and Scope
Biloxi Land Development Ordinance § 23-8-1(A)
in effect(A) - Purpose and Scope
In the provisions established by this Ordinance, there exist uses of land, structures, lots of record, signs, and other site features that were lawfully established before this Ordinance was adopted or amended, but do not conform to its terms and requirements. It is the general policy of the city to allow such uses, structures, lots, signs, and other site features to continue to exist and be put to productive use. It also is the policy of the city, however, to bring as many nonconformities into conformance with this Ordinance as is reasonably practicable, subject to the requirements of this article. The purpose and intent of this article is to recognize the interests of the property owner in continuing to use the property, but to preclude the expansion of a nonconformity or reestablishment of a discontinued or substantially destroyed nonconformity unless allowing such expansion or reestablishment can serve as an incentive to achievement of even greater public benefit.
Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/land_development_ordinance?nodeId=ART23-8NO_1GEAP_APUSCFetched: 11/2/2026
