Land Use & Zoning
Private deed restrictions and public zoning regulations may both apply to a Mississippi property. If they conflict:
APublic zoning always overrides private deed restrictions
BPrivate deed restrictions always override public zoning
CThe more restrictive of the two typically governs the property✓ Correct
DThe property owner may choose which to follow
Explanation
When deed restrictions and zoning conflict, the more restrictive standard typically controls the use of the property. A property owner must comply with both the deed restrictions and the zoning—whichever places greater limitations.
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