R-2A Single-Family Residential District
Jackson Zoning Ordinance § 602.06
in effectThe purpose of this district is to provide areas for the development of low to medium
density for single-family residential uses only.
602.06.1 Uses Permitted:
Any and all uses permitted in the R-1 Residential District.
602.06.2 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Special Exceptions:
Special Exceptions as listed in R-1 Residential District
602.06.3 Uses Which May Be Permitted as Use Permits:
Any and all Use Permits Permitted in the R-1 Residential District
602.06.4 Regulations:
1. Minimum lot area - 5,000 square feet.
2. Minimum lot width – forty (40) feet measured at front building setback line, except
that corner lots shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet wide.
3. Minimum front yard depth – Twenty (20) feet from street right-of-way line.
4. Minimum side yard depth –five (5) feet, except on a corner lot, the minimum side
yard on the street side shall be fifteen (15) feet
5. Minimum rear yard depth – Fifteen (15) feet, such space can be used for parking
purpose and open carports.
6. Maximum height – thirty-five (35) feet.
7. Maximum lot coverage – fifty-five (55) percent
8. Accessory structures – accessory structures of a type compatible with the
surroundings shall be permitted, and when detached from the main building shall be
set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from the front lot line, five (5) feet from the
side lot line, and five (5) feet from the rear lot line. On corner lots, the accessory
structure must be erected on the opposite corner of the lot from the street line. No
accessory structure may be used as living quarters.
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
