MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Gunn, Flaggs, Masterson

House Bill 1665

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF VICKSBURG TO ADOPT AND ENFORCE ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS, BUILDING SITES AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN COMMERCIAL AREAS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The governing authorities of the City of Vicksburg, in their discretion, may adopt and enforce ordinances, regulations and requirements establishing minimum standards and specifications for the design of buildings, building sites and development projects in commercial areas within the municipality.  Such ordinances, regulations and requirements may provide for the review and approval of such buildings, sites and projects through the planning and/or building department of the municipality.  The review may include, but is not limited to, grading, drainage, site preparation, parking, traffic circulation, vehicular and pedestrian access, public and private improvements, building form and materials, landscaping, fences, screening and buffering.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.