Uses Permitted: Uses permitted in all residential districts are as follows,
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 601.01
in effectprovided these uses meet the most restrictive regulations of the particular district in which
such uses may be located:
1. Residential, as hereafter regulated;
2. Agriculture;
3. Public parks and open spaces, including playgrounds;
4. Public Libraries;
5. Churches, on sites not less than one (1) acre. For churches on sites of less than one
(1) acre and greater than ten thousand (1 0,000) square feet, see 602.02.3;
6. Schools (including public, private, and parochial) on sites not less than five (5)
acres. For schools on sites less than five (5) acres and greater than ten thousand
(10,000) square feet, see 602.02.3;
7. Public utility facilities and structures required to provide essential public services;
(See 1203-A)
8. Home occupations, subject to provisions of this Ordinance and the issuance of a
Home Occupation Permit by the Zoning Administrator;
9. Public facilities and uses necessary for conducting the business of operating the City,
County, State, and/or Federal Government.
10. Small cell wireless facilities shall be allowed on private property pursuant to
review for compliance with Sections 35-66 Design Guidelines, 35-67 Design
Standards, and 35-71 Required Submittal Information as detailed in Chapter 35
Article IV for Small Wireless Facilities in the City of Jackson Code of Ordinances.
These facilities require site plan review approval and require a building permit.
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
