Land Use & Zoning
Mississippi's county board of supervisors has authority over land use in unincorporated areas. For zoning in unincorporated areas, which body typically administers the zoning ordinance?
AThe city council
BThe county planning commission and board of supervisors✓ Correct
CMREC
DThe Mississippi Department of Revenue
Explanation
In Mississippi's unincorporated areas, the county board of supervisors and county planning commission administer land use regulations, including zoning ordinances (where enacted) and subdivision regulations.
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