C-4 Central Business District
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 707-A
in effectThe purpose of this district is to preserve and perpetuate an intensive and cohesive
downtown urban core characterized as the center for employment and as the focus of
commercial, governmental, and cultural activities. The intent of this district is to
develop a strong sense of place by extending the duration of downtown's activities by
improving the pedestrian environment and creating mutually supportive land uses such
as cultural arts, education, entertainment, housing, business, other commerce and
government. The Central Business District is to be located in the vicinity of the City Hall
and State Capitol and close to peak traffic and pedestrian flows where residential,
commercial, governmental and cultural activities can be conveniently accommodated
and made easily accessible to adequate parking, transit, and regional transportation
services for clientele and employee groups residing, patronizing, or working in the
Central Business District.
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