Land Use & Zoning
Mississippi state law (§17-1-1 et seq.) grants counties the authority to adopt zoning regulations. However, unincorporated areas of some Mississippi counties:
AAre always subject to comprehensive zoning
BMay have limited or no county zoning, particularly in rural counties that have not adopted zoning ordinances✓ Correct
CAre governed by state zoning instead
DCannot be developed without federal zoning approval
Explanation
Not all Mississippi counties have adopted comprehensive zoning ordinances. Zoning authority is granted by state law but counties are not required to use it.
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