Land Use & Zoning

A Mississippi municipality creates a 'business improvement district' (BID) in its downtown commercial area. A BID provides:

ATax abatements for all downtown businesses
BA self-funded mechanism where property owners pay an additional assessment to fund enhanced services, marketing, and improvements within the district✓ Correct
CFederal grants for downtown revitalization
DExemption from local building codes

Explanation

Business Improvement Districts allow property owners in a defined area to vote to assess themselves for additional services beyond what the municipality provides — such as enhanced cleaning, security, marketing, events, and streetscape improvements. BIDs have revitalized many Mississippi downtowns.

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