Mississippi/Lamar/Purvis

From Townsend Management Group Permit Database

Land Development Ordinances| Building Permit Packet |

Zoning Setbacks
Zoning Code Front Sides Rear Area Width Height Max Lot Coverage
Agricultural Residential A-R 50' 25' 50' 1 Acre 125' 35' 25%
Single Family R-1A 40' 12' 30' 12,500 Sq. Ft. 90' 35' 35%
Single Family R-1B 30' 8' 20' 8,500 Sq. Ft. 75' 35' 35%
Multi-Family R-2 25' 10' 20' 2,000Sq.Ft. 20' 35' 50%

Permitting Requirements

  1. 911 Address
  2. Recorded Deed
  3. Land Use Permit (Everyone)
  4. Plans with Truss Pages
  5. Septic approval- MS Dept of Health 855-220-0192
  6. Water & Sewer Tap Fees
  7. Onsite Water Waste System-Final Approval
  8. Septic tank- copy of Department of Health Certificate
  9. Survey of Property
  10. Electrical Permit
  11. Plumbing Permit
  12. Gas Permit
  13. Mechanical Permit


The City of Purvis Streets Division is responsible for the installation and repair of streets, sidewalks, handicap ramps, mowing utility strips and right-of-ways, and street sweeping for streets within the Purvis jurisdiction. The city is also responsible for the installation and maintenance of storm drains, catch basins, and drainage ditches along city streets, rights-of-ways, and dedicated storm water easements. 601-794-2472.

All Mech, Utility, and Trash Containment areas must be hidden & On concrete pad

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