Criteria for Planning Committee Recommendation.
Tupelo Development Code § 12.7.6
in effect12.7.6. - Criteria for Planning Committee Recommendation.
(1) The recommendations of the Planning Committee to the governing body shall show that the Planning Committee has studied and considered the proposed comprehensive plan change in relation to the following, where applicable:
(a) Whether the proposed change would be consistent with the intent, goals, objectives, policies, guiding principles and programs of any adopted plans;
(b) Whether the proposed change would be compatible with the existing land use pattern and designated future land uses;
(c) Whether the proposed change would create substantial adverse impacts in the adjacent area or the City in general; and
(d) Whether the subject parcel is of adequate shape and size to accommodate the proposed change.
(2) For Development Code amendment, the recommendation of the Planning Committee to the governing body shall show that the Planning Committee has studied and considered the proposed code change in relation to the following:
(a) Whether the proposed change would be consistent with the intent, goals, objectives, policies, guiding principles and programs of any adopted plans;
(b) Whether the proposed change would create substantial adverse impacts on particular properties, businesses, or the City in general;
(c) Whether the proposed change would improve the effectiveness of the Code in regulating development.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH12APPE_12.7COPLADAMDECOAM_12.7.6CRPLCOREFetched: 11/1/2026