There are 9 article(s) tagged zoning:

• April 2023

  • Southaven passes smoke, vape store restrictions

    The Southaven Board of Aldermen voted unanimously in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment that will restrict future smoke and vape shops in the North Mississippi suburb. 

    By Beth Sullivan April 18, 2023

• January 2023

  • Lakeland relegates smoke, vape shops to industrial areas

    In an effort to control where smoking and vaping products are sold in Lakeland, the city’s commissioners have amended their ordinance to allow the businesses only in industrial districts.

    By Michael Waddell January 23, 2023

• November 2022

  • Arlington eyes various zoning changes

    The Arlington Planning Commission endorses restrictions on several businesses, such as the location of gas stations and convenience stores, sending the recommendations to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

    By Michael Waddell November 28, 2022

• February 2022

  • DeSoto leaders consider opting out of medical marijuana sales

    The Mississippi Legislature has approved the sale of medical marijuana, but local leaders have concerns about factors such as zoning where the sales occur.

    By Toni Lepeska February 27, 2022

• January 2022

  • As people ‘flock’ to DeSoto, County looks to split agricultural zone from residential

    “If you’re raising cows, we’re not trying to take that from you. If you’re raising chickens, we’re not trying to take that from you. Are we trying to stop people from farming their land? We’re not.”

    By Toni Lepeska January 20, 2022

• November 2021

  • Whitehead leaving zoning office to join law firm

    Josh Whitehead, zoning administrator for Memphis and Shelby County, plans to join the Burch Porter & Johnson law firm after Jan. 1.

    By Tom Bailey November 23, 2021

• September 2021

  • Arlington amends planned development ordinance

    In an effort to encourage more senior housing in Arlington, the town’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen adjusted some of the language in its zoning regulations.

    By Michael Waddell September 08, 2021

• August 2021

  • Lakeland officials express concern for golf carts, ATVs on city streets

    Lakeland has seen a growing use of unauthorized motor vehicles, such as golf cars, on city streets and want to concentrate on enforcing the laws against it.

    By Michael Waddell August 14, 2021

• May 2020

  • Germantown Elementary School addition denied by Board of Zoning Appeals

    Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request by SCS that would allow a 22,000 square-foot addition at Germantown Elementary School. Board members cited concerns with potential enrollment increases and traffic concerns.

    By Abigail Warren May 12, 2020