Proposed New Land Development Code Special-Called – Public Hearing

Proposed New Land Development Code Special-Called – Public Hearing

The Special-Called Public Hearing date for the Proposed New Land Development Code has been rescheduled from Tuesday July 12, 2016, to Wednesday July 27, 2016. This Public Hearing will take place at Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center, 220 W. Front St. at 1 pm. This schedule change has been posted through an official Public Notice as of July 8, 2016.

 

The Special-Called Hattiesburg Planning Commission meeting is a public hearing and an opportunity for the public to voice their opinion regarding the Proposed New Land Development Code. The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will vote on a recommendation to the Hattiesburg City Council. The Proposed New Land Development Code would then go to the City Council for adoption.

 

Hattiesburg Planning Division posted a draft of the Proposed New Land Development Code in April 2016. Three public meetings were held in the community to receive public comments: Thursday, June 2, 2016, Sigler Center; Friday, June 3, 2016, Burkett Creek West; Saturday, June 4, 2016, Hattiesburg Public School Executive Board Room. The public comment period closed on June 10, 2016.

 

A  draft of the Proposed New Land Development Code can be viewed and downloaded online at https://www.hattiesburgms.com/wp-content/uploads/Hattiesburg-Land-Development-Code-Hearing-Review-Draft-7.20.16.pdf.

 

If you have any questions regarding the adoption of the Proposed New Land Development Code please contact the Planning Division office at (601) 545-4599 or planning@hattiesburgms.com.