Purpose
Biloxi Land Development Ordinance § 23-6-13(A)
in effect(A) - Purpose
The purpose of this section is to regulate signage to:
(1) Protect the public welfare, property values, economic benefits from the resort and tourism industry, and a high quality of life for citizens by preserving the aesthetic qualities that distinguish Biloxi from excessive and obtrusive signage;
(2) Promote the efficient transfer of general public, commercial, and individual identification or information and reduce traffic confusion and congestion by improving the legibility and effectiveness of signs through the control of their number, location, size, appearance, illumination, and animation;
(3) Promote the safety of pedestrians and traffic by ensuring that signs do not create traffic hazards or hazards due to collapse, fire, collision, decay, or abandonment; and
(4) Maintain and enhance the pleasing look of Biloxi and preserve it as a community that is attractive to business, tourists, and residents.
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_13SI_APUFetched: 11/2/2026
