_ Building Height: The vertical distance measured from the base point of
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 202.24
in effectmeasurement to the highest point of the parapet or coping of a flat roof, or the deck line
of a mansard roof, or one-half the distance between the eave and the ridge line of the
highest gable of a pitch or hip roof. When the building is within fifty (50) feet of a street
right-of-way, base point of measurement shall be defined as the average elevation of the
street crown on that of street occurring between the end lines of the building when
projected perpendicular to the street right-of-way. When the building is more than fifty
(50) feet from a street right-of-way, base point shall be defined as the average elevation
of grade or paving surrounding the building. (See illustrations, page 29)
Source: City of Jackson Zoning Ordinance (jacksonms.gov PDF)URL: https://jacksonms.gov/government/city-departments/planning-and-development/office-of-city-planning/zoning/zoning-ordinances-and-code/Fetched: 7/25/2026