Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi developer wants to build a large retail center outside city limits. Which local government entity would have jurisdiction over the development approval?
AThe city council of the nearest city
BThe county board of supervisors and county planning commission✓ Correct
CMREC
DThe state legislature
Explanation
In unincorporated areas of Mississippi, the county board of supervisors and county planning commission have jurisdiction over land use decisions, subdivision approvals, and zoning (where enacted).
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