Planning And Zoning

Planning and zoning consists of a proactive approach to determining the City’s future. Through a Master Planning process, the City can envision what it wants to be and how to get there. The Master Plan is nearing completion and will be shaped around the value of the environment and the vision of the community. Good planning will dictate future land use and zoning laws for our City. Please visit the Ridgeland Area Master Plan (RAMP) website for further information and updates.

Click here to view the City of Ridgeland's Comprehensive Land Use Plan (PDF)

Need to find the zoning of a particular property?
Go to Ridgeland Maps to obtain a copy of the City's zoning map.

Need to find the zoning ordinances?
Go to City Ordinances to obtain a copy of the City's zoning ordinances.

Zoning Verification Memorandum request?
Requests can be made by either calling the City Planner at 601-856-3877 or by emailing directly at: matt.dodd@ridgelandms.org. For faster assistance please provide the PIN or parcel id# along with a property address if applicable. Requests may take several weeks to process. Click here for a sample Zoning Verification Memorandum (pdf).

How do I apply for a rezone, conditional use, or variance?
The process for rezoning, special exception/conditional use permit, and variance begins with an applicant's completion of a petition or application form. Forms may be obtained from the Community Development Department or by going to the Forms and Applications section of this website. A $150 filing fee is required for all petitions upon submittal. The Community Development Department will run a legal ad in the newspaper and post a sign on the property. The applicant must notify every landowner within 160 feet of the subject property of the public hearing via certified mail. The public hearing before the Zoning Board will take place after all of the legal advertising requirements have been met. If the Zoning board approves the application/petition, then the applicant will go before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for final approval or denial.

In the event that the applicant is denied by the Zoning Board, the applicant may submit a written appeal to the City Clerk's office. The written appeal must be submitted within 3 working days of the Zoning Board's decision. The appeal will then be placed on the agenda for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting.