Special Called workshop May 19, 2026

The City of Biloxi held a special called workshop on May 19, 2026, focused on proposed amendments to the Land Development Ordinance (LDO) concerning zoning and residential uses within Planned Development Commercial (PDC) districts. The discussion centered on allowing single-family detached dwellings and zero lot line structures as permitted uses in PDC zones, which historically had restrictions against such residential uses. The workshop clarified that single-family homes are currently allowed in other commercial zones and that the proposed text amendment would resolve inconsistencies in the zoning code. The flexibility of PDC zoning was emphasized, noting that developers submit master plans for approval by the planning commission and city council, which can include residential density and setbacks. The meeting also addressed concerns about variances granted for developments like Monarch Villas and the process for subdividing rental communities into individual lots for sale. No formal vote on the amendment was recorded during the workshop, but a motion to adjourn was approved unanimously. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement actions were discussed during this meeting.