Applicability
Biloxi Land Development Ordinance § 23-6-4(B)
in effect(B) - Applicability
(1) General
Unless exempted in accordance with Section 23-6-4(B)(2), Exemptions, the standards in this section shall apply to all lands and development in the city.
(2) Exemptions
The following tree removal activities are exempt from the standards of this section:
a. The removal of dead or naturally fallen trees;
b. The removal of diseased trees posing a threat to adjacent trees;
c. The removal of Any Pecan (Carya illinoinensis), Chinese tallow or Popcorn (Sapium sebiferum), Water Oak (Quercus Nigra), or member of the Pine genus (Pinus spp.);
d. The selective and limited removal of trees or vegetation necessary to obtain clear visibility at driveways or intersections;
e. Removal of trees by the public utilities, local, state or federal government as necessary to maintain safe operations;
f. Silvicultural activities undertaken in accordance with best management practices for forestry in Mississippi established by the Mississippi Forestry Commission; and
g. Agricultural activities undertaken in accordance with agricultural best management practices for Mississippi established by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.
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=ART23-6DEST_4TRPR_BAPFetched: 11/2/2026