Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi property owner receives a 'notice of zoning violation.' If they disagree with the violation, they may appeal to:
AMREC
BThe local board of zoning adjustment or appeals✓ Correct
CThe Mississippi Supreme Court directly
DThe county tax assessor
Explanation
Zoning enforcement decisions may be appealed to the local board of zoning adjustment (board of appeals). After exhausting administrative remedies, the owner may seek judicial review in circuit court.
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