ORDINANCE NO. 13-2026 CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1-2011 (UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND LYING GENERALLY IN THE AREA WEST OF WILLOW STREET AND NORTH OF LAUREL AVENUE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR-8) TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) WHEREAS, Tri Coastal Properties MS, LLC proposes to have the zoning of 3803 Willow Street (PIDN 41701611.000) changed from Single Family Residential (SFR-8) to Regional Commercial (RC); and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the application was held by the Pascagoula Planning Board on the 12th day of August, 2026, after due notice thereof, at which time the Planning Board voted to recommend approval of the rezoning; and WHEREAS, a second public hearing on the application was held by the City Council on the 18th day of August, 2026, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the zoning change is supported by the evidence adduced at the hearing, is reasonable, and is in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the change in zoning will encourage the development of the Highway 90 corridor and create a buffer zone between neighboring residential areas; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the proposed change is zoning is required by changed conditions and addresses a demonstrated community need, insofar as surrounding properties have transitioned to more commercial uses, and approving this rezoning will meet a community need in providing a commercial buffer zone for neighboring residential areas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCAGOULA, MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The City Council for Pascagoula, Mississippi hereby adopts the forgoing recitals as its findings. SECTION 2. Ordinance 1-2011 (Unified Development Ordinance) is hereby amended to change the zoning of the following described land from Single Family Residential (SFR-8) to Regional Commercial (RC) District: That certain tract, piece of land situated in part of Lot 12, Sidione Krebs Tract, Section 1, Township 8 South, Range 6 West, Jakson County, Mississippi, being more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the Southwest intersection of Pascagoula Street and Willow Street, in the City of Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, run North 5 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; from said Point of Beginning continue North 125 feet; thence West 450 feet; thence South 125 feet; thence East 450 feet back to the Point of Beginning, containing 1.29 acres, more or less. Being the same property as conveyed in Deed Book 1718, Page 139, Land Deed Records of Jackson County, Mississippi. SECTION 3. The uses within the properties included within this ordinance shall operate in a manner that do not cause excessive noise, odor, dust, vibrations, or similar nuisance activities; further, such uses shall comply in all other respects with the City's Unified Development Ordinance. SECTION 4. The zoning map adopted by and incorporated in Ordinance 1-2011 (Unified Development Ordinance) shall be revised to show this change. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall not be codified. The motion to approve the foregoing ordinance was made by Councilman Stallworth and seconded by Councilman Fornett, and the following vote was recorded: Mayor Willis Aye Councilman Stallworth Aye Councilman Fornett Aye Councilwoman Young Aye Councilman Parker Aye Councilman Blythe Absent Councilwoman Brandenstein Aye RESOLVED, this the 18th day of August, 2026 ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL _______________________ By: __________________________ City Clerk Mayor IPL0372009 Sep 9 2026