Land Use and Zoning in Jackson Mississippi By

Land Use and Zoning in Jackson, Mississippi By Jackie Grace

Purpose • To find parcels in Jackson, Mississippi that do not conform to the Zoning Ordinance of 1974. • These parcels are called non-conformers.

Method • Using the land use layer the parcels were broken down by zoning code. • Next using the land use the non-conformers were selected. • The selected non-conformers were made into a new layer.

Definition of Zoning • Zoning – “Zoning is defined as the division of a jurisdiction into districts to enable the regulation of land according to the nature and use of the land in order to promote the orderly development of the area, and the protection of public health, safety and general welfare. ” • Examples – Residential, Industrial, Commercial, SUD

Definition of Land Use • Land Use – What the land is used for. • Examples – Agriculture, residents, forest, businesses

Non-conformers Zoned Land Use # of Violators Com/Res SUD 1 Com/Ind Res SUD 1 4 Res/Ind Com 1 Ind Res Com SUD 109 281 59 Res Com SUD 24 30 Com Ind Res SUD 7 32 25 Total 574

Most Severe Non-conformers • The most sever nonconformers are residential areas in industrial zones. • There are 109 residential areas in industrially zoned parcels.

Recommendations for Jackson, Mississippi • By looking at the parcels around the improperly zoned areas the City of Jackson could get a better idea of what these non-conformers should be zoned. • If the area is zoned residential and is used for industrial purposes and the parcels around the non-conformer are used for industry, it might be a good idea to re-zone the parcel. • If the area is zoned residential and is used for industrial purposes and the parcels around the non-conformer are residential, it might be a good idea to relocate the industry in the appropriate zone. • Using the above system the Cit of Jackson could re-zone or relocate the non-conformers to its appropriate zone.

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