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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.1 - Designation of Variance and Appeals Board

Current through June 25, 2024
As established by the Board of Directors of the Pearl River
				  Valley Water Supply District shall hear and decide appeals and requests for
				  variances from requirements of this Regulation.
Miss Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.2 - Duties of Variance and Appeals Board

Current through June 25, 2024
The board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged an
				  error in any requirement, decision, or determination is made by the Floodplain
				  Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this Regulation. Any
				  person aggrieved by the decision of the board may appeal such decision to the
				  Circuit Court of the county in which the subject property is located, as
				  provided in Mississippi Code Annotated, §
									11-51-75(1972).
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.3 - Variance Procedures

Current through June 25, 2024
In passing upon such applications, the Pearl River Valley
				  Water Supply District's Board of Directors shall consider all technical
				  evaluations, relevant factors, and standards specified in other sections of
				  this Regulation, and:
(1) The
				evaluation must be based on the characteristics unique to that property and not
				be shared by adjacent parcels. The characteristics must pertain to the land
				itself, not to the structure, its inhabitants, or its owners;
(2) Variances should never be granted for
				multiple lots, phases of subdivisions, or entire subdivisions;
(3) The danger that materials may be swept
				onto other lands to the injury of others;
(4) The danger of life and property due to
				flooding or erosion damage;
(5) The
				susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and
				the effect of such damage on the individual owner and the community;
(6) The importance of the services provided
				by the proposed facility to the community;
(7) The necessity of the facility to be at a
				waterfront location, where applicable;
(8) The availability of alternative locations
				for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion
				damage;
(9) The compatibility of
				the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;
(10) The relationship of the proposed use to
				the comprehensive plan and floodplain management program for that
				area;
(11) The safety of access to
				the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles;
(12) The expected heights, velocity,
				duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the floodwaters and the
				effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site, and;
(13) The costs of providing governmental
				services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of
				public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water
				systems, and streets and bridges and culverts.
(14) Upon consideration of factors listed
				above, and the purpose of this Regulation, the Board of Directors of the Pearl
				River Valley Water Supply District may attach such conditions to the granting
				of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this Regulation.
(15) Variances shall not be issued
				within any designated floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base
				flood discharge would result.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.4 - Conditions for Variances

Current through June 25, 2024
(1) Variances shall
				only be issued when there is:
a.) A showing of
				good and sufficient cause;
b.) A
				determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional
				hardship, and;
c.) A determination
				that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights,
				additional threats to public expense, create nuisance, cause fraud on or
				victimization of the public, or conflict with existing local laws or
				Regulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.5 - Variance Notification

Current through June 25, 2024
Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given
				  written notice over the signature of a community official that:
(1) The issuance of a variance to construct a
				structure below the base flood elevation will result in increased premium rates
				for flood insurance up to amounts as high as $25 for $100 of insurance
				coverage, and;
(2) Such
				construction below the base flood level increases risks to life and property. A
				copy of the notice shall be recorded by the Floodplain Administrator in the
				Office of the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Recorder and shall be
				recorded in a manner so that it appears in the chain of title of the affected
				parcel of land.
The Floodplain Administrator will maintain a record of all
				  variance actions, including justification for their issuance, and report such
				  variances issued in the community's biennial report submission to the Federal
				  Emergency Management Agency.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.6 - Historic Structures

Current through June 25, 2024
Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of
				  "historic structures" only upon a determination that the proposed repair or
				  rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a
				  "historic structure" and the variance is the minimum to preserve the historic
				  character and design of the structure.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.7 - Special Conditions

Current through June 25, 2024
Upon consideration of the factors listed in Part 208, Rule 6,
				  and the purposes of this Regulation, the Board of Directors of the Pearl River
				  Valley Water Supply District may attach such conditions to the granting of
				  variances, as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this
				  Regulation.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 6 - Variance Procedures › Rule 33-208-6.8 - Floodway

Current through June 25, 2024
Variances shall not be issued within any designated
				  regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood
				  discharge would result.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 208 - Flood Damage Prevention Regulation › Chapter 7 - Severability › Rule 33-208-7.1 - Severability

Current through June 25, 2024
If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of the Regulation
				  is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
				  jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way effect the validity of the
				  remaining portions of this Regulation.
Miss. Code
				  Ann. §
										51-9-127 (Rev.
				  2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 2 - Allowable Exterior Signs and Maximum Area and Height for Signs in underlying Commercial Zones › Rule 33-209-2.1 - Ground-mounted signs

Current through June 25, 2024
(a) No
				ground-mounted sign shall exceed a height of eight (8) feet above the
				surrounding grade (not including 6" curb) and shall not exceed an area of 40
				square feet.
(b) One ground mounted
				sign shall be allowed per project, except where the project fronts on two or
				more streets.
(c) Ground mounted
				signs shall be limited to the name of the office complex or business and
				address.
(d) A set back of 20 feet
				from the face of curb or edge of the pavement is required for all ground
				mounted signs.
(e) The following
				restrictions shall apply to changing of changeable copy signs (manual or
				automatic):
(i) Permitted in commercial,
				industrial district, and public/quasi-public and civic locations
				only.
(ii) Must be counted as part
				of the total allowable square footage of sign.
(iii) Cannot exceed thirty-three (33) percent
				of total allowable sign footage and must be located in lower half of
				sign.
(iv) Changing and Changeable
				copy signs cannot stand alone.
(v)
				The pole or supporting mast or frames shall be concealed by masonry or other
				material approved by the Director of Building and Permits.
(vi) The base of all ground-mounted signs
				shall be fully landscaped with planters and/or shrubbery in all directions, not
				less than the dimensional width of the sign.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 2 - Allowable Exterior Signs and Maximum Area and Height for Signs in underlying Commercial Zones › Rule 33-209-2.2 - Wall Mounted Signs

Current through June 25, 2024
(a) A sign at the
				wall of a building with the face parallel to and within 12 inches of the plane
				of building wall.
(b) Business
				establishments may have a wall mounted sign not to exceed 1.5 square feet per
				one (1) foot of linear feet of street frontage that the business occupies with
				the maximum allowed not to exceed one-hundred and fifty (150) square
				feet.
(c) Large multi-use
				businesses, regardless of distance to street, such as a regional grocery store
				(with individual departments) may use individual department signs but the total
				square footage of all signage shall not exceed two hundred (200) square
				feet.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 3 - Signs in Underlying Residential Zones › Rule 33-209-3.1 - Allowable Subdivision Signs

Current through June 25, 2024
Subdivision identification sign - One subdivision
				  identification shall be allowed at each entrance.
(a) A ground mounted sign is
				acceptable.
(b) A wall mounted sign
				which is one integral surface mounted unit is acceptable.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 3 - Signs in Underlying Residential Zones › Rule 33-209-3.2 - Size

Current through June 25, 2024
The area of one face of the sign portion of the subdivision
				  entrance identification shall not exceed seventy (70) square feet.In no case
				  shall total sign area exceed seventy (70) square feet per side if double
				  faced.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 3 - Signs in Underlying Residential Zones › Rule 33-209-3.3 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
(a) Subdivision Identification Sign - shall
				be set back a minimum of twenty (20') feet from the face of curb or edge of the
				pavement of any arterial street. In some instances a setback of more than
				twenty (20') feet may be required by the Director of Building and Permits for
				safety reasons.
(b) Church, Public
				or Semi-public Building or Park Signs - Setback for these signs shall be a
				minimum of twenty (20') feet from the face of curb or edge of the pavement of
				any arterial street. In some instances a setback of more than twenty (20') feet
				may be required by the Board of Supervisors for safety reasons.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 3 - Signs in Underlying Residential Zones › Rule 33-209-3.4 - Content

Current through June 25, 2024
(a) Subdivision Identification and other
				identification signs shall indicate only the name of the subdivision or the
				name and address of the building or business.
(b) Signs shall be restricted to letter,
				numbers and a business logo.
(c)
				Public or semi-public building or park signs shall only display the name of the
				building or park, as well as, information relating to scheduled activities
				therein.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 4 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Illuminated signs shall adhere to the following provisions
				  and restrictions in addition to those stated in the sign regulations by the
				  Director of Buildings and Permits.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 4 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-4.2

Current through June 25, 2024
The light for or from any illuminated sign shall be so
				  shaded, shielded, or directed that intensity will not be objectionable to
				  surrounding areas, as determined by the Director of Building and
				  Permits.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 4 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-4.3

Current through June 25, 2024
No sign shall have blinking, flashing, fluttering lights, or
				  other illuminating device which has a changing light intensity, brightness or
				  color.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 4 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-4.4

Current through June 25, 2024
No colored lights shall be used at any location in any manner
				  so as to be confused with or construed as traffic control
				  devices.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 4 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-4.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light
				  sources shall create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public
				  thoroughfares.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 4 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-4.6 - Exposed

Current through June 25, 2024
light bulbs shall not be used on the exterior surface of any
				  sign.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 5 - Temporary Signs › Rule 33-209-5.1

Current through June 25, 2024
RigidSigns pertaining only to the lease, sale or rental of
				  the land or buildings upon which such Signs are displayed are permitted in
				  accordance with the following limitations:
(a) Real Estate Signs for individual lots,
				buildings, or tenant space located in a residential district shall not exceed
				six (6) square feet of surface area, and must be displayed on the property,
				lots, building or tenant space offered for lease, sale or rental.
(b) Real Estate Signs located in all
				commercial districts shall not exceed thirty-two(32) feet of surface area and
				eight (8) feet in sign Height and shall be displayed on the property, lots,
				buildings, or tenant space offered for lease, sale or rent.
(c) Real Estate Signs shall be removed within
				ten (10) days after the lease, sale or rental of the property or building has
				been accomplished.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 5 - Temporary Signs › Rule 33-209-5.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Signs pertaining only to the proposed development of the
				  property on which such Signs are located, including any information regarding
				  the architects, contractors, lenders and other development-related professions
				  engaged in the development of sites upon which such Signs are displayed, are
				  permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following limitations:
(a) Only one (1) Development Sign (including
				architects, contractors, lenders and other development-related service
				professions) per development site shall be allowed, except that in regard to
				subdivision developments, one (1) Development Sign will be allowed at each
				entrance to the subdivision.
(b)
				Development Signs for developments of five (5) acres or less shall not exceed
				thirty-two (32) square feet in Sign Area and eight (8) feet in Sign
				Height.
(c) Development Signs for
				developments in excess of five (5) acres, and not more than ten (10) acres,
				shall not exceed sixty-four (64) feet in Sign Area and eight (8) feet in Sign
				Height.
(d) Development Signs for
				developments in excess of ten (10) acres shall not exceed one hundred (100)
				square feet of sign area, and eight (8) feet in Sign Height.
(e) No Development Sign shall be erected on
				the lot before construction starts or remain on the lot for more than ten (10)
				days after completion of the development.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 5 - Temporary Signs › Rule 33-209-5.3

Current through June 25, 2024
A canvas sign, banners, advertising flags, pennants,
				  streamers, garlands and similar devices are permitted only for the first thirty
				  (30) days after the initial opening of a new business, after new occupancy or
				  after a change of the proprietor.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 5 - Temporary Signs › Rule 33-209-5.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Canvas signs, banners, advertising flags, pennants,
				  streamers, garland and similar devices may also be allowed for a maximum of
				  thirty (30) days prior to non-profit events as long as the primary reason for
				  the banner is to advertise the non-profit event.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 5 - Temporary Signs › Rule 33-209-5.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Canvas banners may be placed at specific locations provided
				  by PRV. Such advertising banners may be in place for a 30 day period only.
				  Permit is required.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 5 - Temporary Signs › Rule 33-209-5.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Signs pertaining to candidates for public office, measures
				  or issues on primary, general or special election ballots are permitted in all
				  zoning districts subject to the following limitations:
(a) In single family residential districts on
				lots smaller than or equal to one (1) acre, one (1) Sign per street frontage
				for each candidate or measure not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area and
				six (6) feet in Sign Height.
(b) In
				single family residential districts on lots larger than one (1) acre and in all
				other zoning districts, one (1) Sign per street frontage per lot or Parcel for
				each candidate or measure not exceeding eight (8) square feet in area or six
				(6) feet in Sign Height.
(c) Signs
				shall not be displayed earlier than forty-five (45) days prior to an election
				and shall be removed within five (5) days, following said election. Signs for
				successful primary election candidates, eligible for the general election, may
				remain after the primary election but shall be removed within five (5) days
				after the general election.
(d)
				Signs shall not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way located
				between a street or sidewalk or on any public properties.
(e) The person, party or parties responsible
				for the distribution and display of such Signs shall be individually and
				jointly responsible for their removal.
(f) Signs painted, printed, or otherwise
				affixed or placed on boats or other floating device in waters of District are
				prohibited.
(g) Exceptions: The
				provisions of this Regulation shall not apply to the following, and are
				therefore accepted:
(i) Flags or insignia of
				The United States, county, or city.
(ii) Temporary decorations or displays
				celebrating the occasion of traditionally accepted patriotic, religious or
				local holidays or events;
(iii)
				Temporary Signs for events of a general county wide civic or public
				benefit;
(iv) Garage Sale, Yard
				Sale, and Similar Signs: Garage sale, yard sale, and like signs shall not be
				erected on public property right-of-ways but may be erected on private property
				only with the permission of the property owner. Signs shall be promptly removed
				immediately after the event to which it refers.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.2 - Billboard

Current through June 25, 2024
An outdoor advertising sign structure which advertises goods,
				  products or services
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.5 - Flashing Sign

Current through June 25, 2024
Any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light by
				  means of animation, or an externally mounted intermittent light
				  source.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.6 - Marquee Sign

Current through June 25, 2024
A wall sign mounted on a permanent roof-like projection over
				  the entry to an establishment.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Signs painted, printed, or otherwise affixed or placed on
				  boats or other floating devices in waters of District.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.8 - Trailer Signs

Current through June 25, 2024
Trailer signs, temporary or portable, with or without
				  wheels, are prohibited within the District. Any existing trailer sign located
				  within the District limits is a nonconforming sign and subject to provisions
				  for nonconforming uses.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.9

Current through June 25, 2024
No sign or advertising device shall be erected on, be placed
				  on, projected, or overhang any public right-of-way, walkway, street, alley or
				  easement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 6 - Prohibited Signs › Rule 33-209-6.10

Current through June 25, 2024
The tacking, painting, posting, or affixing of signs,
				  posters, or advertising devices of any kind on trees, fences, rocks, utility
				  poles, and other such structures.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 8 - Illumination › Rule 33-209-8.1 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
Illuminated signs shall adhere to the following provisions
				  and restrictions in addition to those stated in eh sign requirements by
				  zone.
(a) The light for or from any
				illuminated sign shall be so shaded, shielded or directed that the light
				intensity will not be objectionable to surrounding areas.
(b) No sign shall have blinking, flashing or
				fluttering lights or other illuminating devices which have a changing light
				intensity, brightness or color. Beacon lights are not permitted.
(c) No colored lights shall be used at any
				location in any manner so as to be confused with or construed as traffic
				control devices.
(d) Neither the
				direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a traffic
				hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public thoroughfares.
(e) Exposed bulbs shall not be used on the
				exterior surface of any signs, except when approved by the Sign Review
				Committee.
(f) Interior lighted
				individual translucent letters, numerals, logos, and graphic symbols, or
				interior lighted signs with translucent letter, logos and graphic symbols, are
				allowed for the uses listed below provided that the specific location of the
				light source within the sign cannot be seen or determined when the lights are
				in operation. Additionally, when interior lighted signs are utilized, the
				background shall be opaque. Attachment of illuminated letters or signs to the
				building facade shall be approved by the Sign Review Committee.
(i) Ground mounted signs in commercial and
				industrial zoned areas for the purpose of building or business identification
				and logos only.
(ii) Wall signs for
				the purpose of building or business identification and logos only.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 9 - Inspection, Removal and Safety › Rule 33-209-9.1 - Inspection

Current through June 25, 2024
All signs shall be inspected at least annually by the Sign
				  Enforcement Official or his delegate compliance with this
				  Ordinance.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 9 - Inspection, Removal and Safety › Rule 33-209-9.2 - Permit Number Display

Current through June 25, 2024
All signs requiring a permit shall display, in the lower
				  right hand corner, the sign permit number and expiration date (where
				  applicable) in lettering and numerals three/fourths inches (3/4") in
				  height.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 9 - Inspection, Removal and Safety › Rule 33-209-9.3 - Maintenance

Current through June 25, 2024
All signs and components thereof shall be kept in good
				  repair and in safe, neat, clean and attractive condition.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 9 - Inspection, Removal and Safety › Rule 33-209-9.4 - Removal of Sign

Current through June 25, 2024
The Sign Enforcement Official shall give written notice for
				  the removal of any permanent sign erected or maintained in violation of this
				  Ordinance. Upon failure to comply with this notice within thirty (30) days, the
				  Sign Enforcement Official shall remove the sign. Temporary signs erected or
				  maintained in violation of the Ordinance may be removed by the Sign Enforcement
				  Official without notice. The Sign Enforcement Official shall remove any sign
				  immediately and without notice if the sign presents an immediate threat to the
				  safety of the public. Any cost of sign removal shall be at the expense of the
				  property owner. See Part 209 Chapter 4 for additional removal requirements for
				  temporary signs.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 9 - Inspection, Removal and Safety › Rule 33-209-9.5 - Abandoned Signs

Current through June 25, 2024
A sign shall be removed by the owner when the business which
				  it advertises is no longer conducted on the premises. If the owner fails to
				  remove the sign, the Sign Enforcement Official shall give the owner thirty (30)
				  days written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with this notice, the
				  Sign Enforcement Official shall have the sign removed at the expense of the
				  property owner.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.1 - Enforcement

Current through June 25, 2024
The Sign Enforcement Official is hereby authorized and
				  directed to enforce all of the provisions of this Ordinance. Upon presentation
				  of proper credentials, the Sign Enforcement Official or his duly authorized
				  representative may enter at reasonable times any building, structure, or
				  premises on the District property to perform any duty imposed upon him by this
				  Ordinance. The Sign Review Committee shall be appointed by the
				  Board.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.2 - Variances

Current through June 25, 2024
A variance may be granted by Sign Review Committee for
				  location of signs only.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.3 - Appeal from Decision of the Sign Enforcement Official

Current through June 25, 2024
The decision of the Sign Enforcement Official may be
				  appealed to the Sign Review Committee. Decisions of the Sign Review Committee
				  may be appealed to the General Manager. All appeals shall be submitted in
				  writing to the Sign Enforcement Official within thirty (30) days of the
				  decision. The Appellant shall sight the specific Sign Ordinance rule applicable
				  to the decision rendered and the grounds for the appeal of the decision. The
				  Sign Review Committee must render a written decision on appeal within thirty
				  (30) days of receipt of the appeal by the Sign Enforcement Official, and the
				  matter will then be forwarded to the General Manager for a decision. The
				  General Manager will render a written decision within sixty (60) days of
				  receipt of the appeal from the Sign Enforcement Official unless there is a
				  mutual agreement for a time of extension. The appeal of the decision of the
				  General Manager shall be as provided by law.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.4 - Penalties

Current through June 25, 2024
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
				  provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
				  conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than Fifty Dollars ($50.00). Each
				  day's continuance of a violation shall be considered a separate offense and
				  punishable as such. The owner of any sign, building or premises, or part
				  thereof, where anything in violation of this Ordinance shall be placed, or
				  shall exist, and any person who may have knowingly assisted in the commission
				  of any such violation, shall be guilty of a separate offense.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.5 - Severability

Current through June 25, 2024
If any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared by
				  a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect
				  the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the
				  part so declared invalid.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.6 - Current Regulations Control

Current through June 25, 2024
All Regulations heretofore adopted on the subject of these
				  Regulations are hereby repealed, and the provisions of this Regulation are
				  substituted in the place thereof.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 209 - Regulation Controlling The Size, Location, Character, Appearance And Other Pertinent Features Of All Exterior Signs › Chapter 10 - Administration and Penalties › Rule 33-209-10.7 - Effective Date

Current through June 25, 2024
This Ordinance shall be in force and take effect thirty (30)
				  days from and after its adoption.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 1 - Inspection and Copying of Public Records Pursuant to the State Public Records Act › Rule 33-210-1.1 - Policy

Current through June 25, 2024
It is the policy of the District to provide for inspection
				  and copying of its identifiable public records by all people of the State of
				  Mississippi who request such inspection or copying, consistent with the
				  provisions of the Mississippi Public Records Act, §
									25-61-1
				  through §
									25-61-17,
				  Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended ("Public Records Act"), and other
				  applicable laws and judicial decisions.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 1 - Inspection and Copying of Public Records Pursuant to the State Public Records Act › Rule 33-210-1.2 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
(a)
Identifiable Public
				Record:
A public record is identifiable if a reasonably specific
				description of the record, such as the date, the subject matter and persons
				involved, or other identifier that will permit location or retrieval of the
				record, is given in the request for production. Identification of leases or
				assignments of leases require a subdivision name and lot number.
(b)
Working Day:
A working
				day is any day other than a weekend, state holiday, federal holiday, or other
				day on which by executive order the District is authorized to be
				closed.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 1 - Inspection and Copying of Public Records Pursuant to the State Public Records Act › Rule 33-210-1.3 - Procedure

Current through June 25, 2024
(a)
Records
				Available
: All identifiable public records of the District not
				exempt pursuant to §
									25-61-9
				and §
									25-61-11
				of the Public Records Act or other applicable law or judicial decision are
				available for inspection or copying, or both, pursuant to the procedures
				herein.
(b)
Request in
				Writing
: All requests shall be in writing, shall request the
				production or copying of identifiable public records, shall be signed by the
				person or persons requesting the records, and shall list the requester's
				address and telephone number.
(c)
District Response
: Within three working days after the
				date of the receipt of the request, the District shall notify the requesting
				party whether the record(s) requested can be located and whether the record(s)
				can be legally disclosed. If the record is to be disclosed, the District shall
				give an estimate of the total fee for compliance with the request. Upon payment
				of the fee estimate, the District shall produce the record(s) requested for
				inspection or copying no later than seven (7) working days from the date of the
				request, but in no event shall production of the record(s) be later than
				fourteen (14) working days from the date of request for the production of the
				records.
(d)
Denials
: Any denial of a request shall be in writing
				signed by the General Manager of the District, and shall contain a statement of
				the specific exemption relied upon for the denial.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 1 - Inspection and Copying of Public Records Pursuant to the State Public Records Act › Rule 33-210-1.4 - Confidentiality Notice

Current through June 25, 2024
(a)
Notice of Request
: For the purpose of providing notice
				of a request for inspection, examination, copying or reproduction to a third
				party that has submitted trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial
				information, pursuant to §
									25-61-9
				of the Public Records Act, twenty-five (25) days from the mailing of written
				notice to the third party shall be deemed a reasonable period after which the
				requested identifiable public record(s) shall be released, unless otherwise
				exempt from the Public Records Act. Notice to the third party of such request
				shall be made by the District within three (3) working days from the date of
				the request for production.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 1 - Inspection and Copying of Public Records Pursuant to the State Public Records Act › Rule 33-210-1.5 - Fees

Current through June 25, 2024
(a)
Costs
: A fee
				reasonably calculated to reimburse the District the actual cost of searching,
				reviewing, reproducing and transmitting copies of public records shall be paid
				in advance of complying with a request, as follows:
(i) Basic search, review and reproduction
				charge: $10.00 minimum search fee plus $.50 per page. Search, review and
				reproduction must be performed at District offices during a work day, and must
				be performed by District personnel except as provided in Part 208 Rule 1.5(a)
				(vii). Search, review and reproduction fee includes transmittal by U.S. first
				class mail.
(ii) Certification of
				authenticity: $5.00 for each certificate.
(iii) Records delivered via FAX: additional
				charge per transmission of $1.00 per page.
(iv) Records delivered by overnight delivery:
				additional charge of $25.00 per delivery. This charge will be waived for
				customers who provide an account number for direct billing through Federal
				Express.
(v) Additional charge of
				$5.00 per item for documents retrieved from off-site storage.
(vi) Database printout requests from
				available database will be charged a fee calculated on a per-request basis,
				depending on the volume and complexity of information requested, but not less
				than $.50 per page.
(vii) For
				extensive searches and reproduction of records, the General Manager may allow
				the person making the request to perform a search and reproduction on District
				premises in lieu of these tasks being performed by staff of the District,
				provided it is done in a non-disruptive manner.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 2 - Miscellaneous › Rule 33-210-2.1 - Expedited Requests

Current through June 25, 2024
Expedited requests for services in emergency situations that
				  cannot wait for scheduled handling will be charged an additional handling fee
				  of $20.00.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 33 - Public Health - Local Governments And Rural Water Systems Improvements Board › Part 210 - Regulation Setting Forth Procedures And Fees For The Production Of Public Records Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Pursuant To The State Public Records Act › Chapter 2 - Miscellaneous › Rule 33-210-2.2 - Method of Payment

Current through June 25, 2024
Fees and charges shall be paid by check or money order made
				  payable to the District or by Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards. A
				  charge of $40.00 per item will be assessed for checks returned for
				  insufficiency.
Miss. Code Ann. §
										51-9-127
				  (Rev. 2000)