Planning Commission

Hearing Date Timeline

Deadline DateHearing DateBoard of Supervisors Decision Date
Friday, December 11, 2020January 15, 2020February 03, 2020
Friday, January 10, 2020February 19, 2020March 02, 2020
Friday, February 07, 2020March 18, 2020April 06, 2020
Friday, March 06, 2020
April 15, 2020May 04, 2020
Friday, April 10, 2020
May 20, 2020Jun 01, 2020
Friday, May 08, 2020
June 17, 2020July 06, 2020
Friday, June 05, 2020
July 15, 2020August 03, 2020
Friday, July 10, 2020
August 19, 2020Tuesday, September 08, 2020 
Friday, August 07, 2020
September 16, 2020October 05, 2020
Friday, September 11 2020
October 21, 2020November 02, 2020
Friday, October 09, 2020
November 18, 2020December 07, 2020
Friday, November 06, 2020
December 16, 2020January 04, 2021
Friday, December 11, 2020
January 20, 2021February 01, 2021


To be placed on the Jackson County Planning Commission's agenda, a hearing application must be submitted with all required documents by the above deadline dates.

The Planning Commission is strictly a recommending body. All recommendations made by the Commission will be presented to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors for it's action at their next meeting, typically held the first Monday of the following month.

Meetings

  • 9 a.m.
  • 3rd Wednesday of every month
  • 2915 Canty Street
    Pascagoula, MS 39567-4239

Appealed Hearings

  • Usually 2nd or 3rd Monday of the month
  • 2915 Canty Street
    Pascagoula, MS 39567-4239

Members

Membership

Seven Jackson County residents are appointed to the Planning Commission by the Board of Supervisors. Each supervisor appoints at least one member. Two “At-Large” positions are appointed by District 1 and District 5. Each commission member serves a four year term which runs concurrent with the Board’s term. The Planning Commission meets at least once a month and passes their recommendations along to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

Overview

The Planning Commission recommends interim or short term measures to ensure a systematic and comprehensive expansion of Jackson County's social, economic and physical development. The Commission uses a long range blueprint that guides growth and development decisions in the unincorporated areas. The plan focuses on land regulations for the long-term benefit of the public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Jackson County.