ORDINANCE NO. 05 - 2026 CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE II, SECTION 14-48 AND CHAPTER 86, ARTICLE II, SECTION 86-52 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING WAIVER OF FEES AND CHARGES TO INCENTIVIZE MIXED-USE AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES WHEREAS, Chapter 14, Article II, of the City of Pascagoula's Code of Ordinances establishes fees for building/development permits and related permits; and WHEREAS, Chapter 86, Article II, of the City of Pascagoula's Code of Ordinances establishes fees for utility service and connection charges; and WHEREAS, municipalities are authorized to waive building/development permit fees and utility service and connection charges where done so pursuant to an ordinance setting the conditions for such waivers (Margaret Murdock, Esq., MS A.G. Op. No. 2013-00249 (July 26, 2013)); WHEREAS, the City of Pascagoula has previously implemented regulations for the waiver of building/development permits and related permits, as well as fees for utility service and connection charges, to incentivize mixed-use and commercial developments; and WHEREAS, the Pascagoula City Council desires to modify the requirements for eligibility for mixed-use and commercial developments, to encourage development and provide consistency with other incentives offered by the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Pascagoula hereby amends Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-48 and Chapter 86, Article II, Section 86-52. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA AS FOLLOWS:[1] SECTION 1. Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-48(a) is hereby amended as follows: The following definitions shall apply to this section: Fees. The term "fees" shall mean the fees for issuing permits as set forth in section 14-42 of the Code. New dwelling construction. The exemptions hereinafter set forth shall apply to new dwelling construction on vacant or unimproved lots with the same being single family dwellings to be owner occupied. The value of the structure shall not be less than $150,000.00. The exemptions herein granted shall not apply to the remodeling of, or additions to, existing residential structures. Mixed-use (combination of commercial/business and residential) projects. The exemptions hereinafter set forth shall apply to new or redeveloped mixed-use construction. For mixed-use construction located within the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority's Commercial Development Incentive Program Area, the value of the construction cost shall not be less than $150,000.00. For mixed-use construction located outside of the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority's Commercial Development Incentive Program Area, the value of the construction cost shall not be less than $5,000,000.00 $500,000.00. Commercial projects. The exemption shall also apply to commercial construction. For commercial construction located within the East Pascagoula Urban Renewal Area, the value of the construction cost shall not be less than $150,000.00. For commercial construction located outside of the East Pascagoula Urban Renewal Area, the value of the structure or development shall not be less than $5,000,000.00 $500,000.00. The exemptions herein granted for commercial projects shall apply to the remodeling of, or additions to, existing structures and new construction. SECTION 2. Chapter 86, Article II, Section 86-52(a) is hereby amended as follows: The following definitions shall apply to this section: Fees. The term "fees" shall mean the service and connection charges set forth in section 86-46 of the Code, and the service and connection charges set forth in section 86-49 of the Code. The term fee shall not include deposits for the connection of utility services. New dwelling construction. The exemptions hereinafter set forth shall apply to new dwelling construction on vacant or unimproved lots with the same being single family dwellings to be owner occupied. The value of the structure shall not be less than $150,000.00. The exemptions herein granted shall not apply to the remodeling of, or additions to, existing residential structures. Mixed-use (combination of commercial/business and residential) projects. The exemption shall also apply to mixed-use construction. For mixed-use construction located within the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority's Commercial Development Incentive Program Area the value of the construction cost shall not be less than $150,000.00. For mixed-used construction located outside of the Pascagoula Redevelopment Authority's Commercial Development Incentive Program Area, the value of the construction cost shall not be less than $5,000,000.00 $500,000.00. The exemptions herein granted for mixed-use projects shall apply to the remodeling of, or additions to, existing structures and new construction. Commercial projects. The exemption shall also apply to commercial construction. For commercial construction located within the East Pascagoula Urban Renewal Area, the value of the construction cost shall not be less than $150,000.00. For commercial construction located outside of the East Pascagoula Urban Renewal Area, the value of the structure or development shall not be less than $5,000,000.00 $500,000.00. The exemptions herein granted for commercial projects shall apply to the remodeling of, or additions to, existing structures and new construction. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law. The motion to approve and adopt the foregoing Ordinance was made by Councilwoman Young and seconded by Councilman Blythe, and the following vote was recorded: Mayor Willis Voting Aye Councilman Stallworth Voting Aye Councilman Fornett Voting Aye Councilwoman Young Voting Aye Councilman Parker Voting Aye Councilman Blythe Voting Aye Councilwoman Brandenstein Voting Aye RESOLVED, this the 17th day of March, 2026. ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL /s/ Karen Kennedy /s/ Jay Willis City Clerk Mayor [1] Deletions of text are marked with strikethrough; additions of text are underlined. IPL0323908 Mar 22 2026