Mississippi § 17-1-9 - Purposes in view.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-1-9 — Purposes in view., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-1-9. Purposes in view.
Zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan, and designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. Such regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings, and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such municipality.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 17-1-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 17-1-9 cover?
Section 17-1-9 ("Purposes in view.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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