Hattiesburg, Mississippi

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will review its agenda and minutes before holding a public hearing on two conditional use requests. The body will consider a bar for a B-2 zoned property at 211 Old Airport Road and a single-family dwelling for a B-2 zoned property at 1512 McInnis Avenue.

• Review and approval of August's meeting agenda
• Review and approval of the minutes of the July meeting
• Conditional use approval for a 'club/bar' at 211 Old Airport Road
• Conditional use approval for a 'dwelling, single family detached' at 1512 McInnis Avenue
• Building Report and Planning Report

Board of Adjustment

The Hattiesburg Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance petitions. Each petition seeks a deviation from existing zoning requirements for a specific property. The board will also conduct routine business items such as agenda and minutes approval.

• Larry Albert requests a 1‑ft side setback variance (instead of 10 ft) for a R‑1A property at 701 Adeline Street (PPIN 19452).
• Clearpoint Engineers requests increasing the residential density limit from 7 to 9 units for a R‑3 property at 3200 Montague Blvd (PPIN 22975 & 22976).
• Laron Smith requests eliminating the 30‑ft residential buffer for a B‑3 (BCO) property at 1209 Corrine Street (PPIN 21809 & 21810).
• United Fence requests raising the front‑yard fence height limit from 4 ft to 7 ft for an I‑1 property at 6892 Hwy 49 (PPIN 27559).

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City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving a $15.94 million loan from the Mississippi Development Bank and a $16,070 contract for hosting city codes. The agenda also includes resolutions to appoint a city attorney, declare surplus city property for sale, and approve emergency bridge repairs.

• Approve $15.94M loan from Mississippi Development Bank
• Approve $16,070 contract for hosting Land Development Code
• Declare surplus property for sale at 310 West Street ($1,250)
• Declare surplus property for sale at 415 Newman Street ($9,500)
• Declare repairs to Mcleod Street Bridge as emergency purchase ($115,395)

City Council

The City Council will meet to hear budget presentations from the Police and Fire Departments. These presentations will be led by Police Chief Hardy Sims and Fire Chief Chris Carr.

• Police Department budget presentation (2026-624)
• Fire Department budget presentation (2026-625)

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The council will adopt Ordinance 2026-547, repealing and replacing the 2010 ordinance that regulated commercial truck use on city streets. It will also consider several financial actions, including a $4,132,782 ad valorem tax exemption for Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations and settlements for bridge replacement projects. Additional items include contract adjustments that reduce project costs and approvals for professional service agreements.

• 2026-547: Adopt ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 3060 on commercial truck routes.
• 2026-511: Grant a $4,132,782 ad valorem tax exemption to Georgia Pacific Consumer Operations for nine years.
• 2026-543: Declare portion of Forrest County Parcel PPIN 39566 for public use and authorize fair market offer for the Elks Lake Road Bridge Replacement Project.
• 2026-535: Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Grady Crawford Construction Co. for East 2nd Street Area Infrastructure Improvements, reducing contract amount by $169,227.18.
• 2026-549: Approve professional service agreement with Allen Engineering and Science Inc. for MS4 compliance services.

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a public hearing on the appeal filed by Garrett and Devyn Wright to overturn the Historic Conservation Commission's denial of a petition to paint the brick on a structure at 2010 Brooklane Drive. The council will also receive presentations on Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan and the 2024 ICC Building Codes, both from the Urban Development Department. A budget presentation by Urban Development Director Wiley Quinn will follow before the meeting recess.

• Public hearing on appeal to paint brick at 2010 Brooklane Drive (petition denied May 13, 2026)
• Presentation of Comprehensive Plan – Chapter 2 by Urban Development
• Presentation of 2024 ICC Building Codes by Urban Development
• Budget presentation by Urban Development Department, presented by Director Wiley Quinn

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider approval of the July 1 agenda and the minutes from the June 2026 meeting. It will receive a planning report and a chair’s report. The session includes a training led by David Miller and a discussion of the nominating committee and elections. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approval of the July 1 agenda
• Approval of the June 2026 meeting minutes
• Planning report
• Board of Adjustment training led by David Miller
• Nominating committee discussion and elections

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use changes in Ward 3 and Ward 5. The body will review a rezoning request for William Carey University and a conditional use request for the Hattiesburg Clinic.

• Rezoning request from R-1B to R-3 for 307 Tommy King Drive (William Carey University)
• Conditional use approval request for a parking lot at 7 Medical Blvd (Hattiesburg Clinic)
• Removal of application to alter Country Club Lake Estates, 1st Addition at 52 Fair Lake Drive

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will formally acknowledge receiving the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The audit was performed by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC. This action is a routine procedural step before any further financial review.

• Acknowledge receipt of the Audited Financial Statements for FY 2025, prepared by Topp, McWhorter, Harvey, PLLC

City Council

The City Council will vote on several zoning changes, subdivision alterations, and street closures. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and multiple grant applications for railroad safety and firefighting equipment.

• FEMA grant application for a Pierce Saber Pumper estimated at $989,528.94
• Zoning changes from R-1C to A-2 for properties at 321 North Hattiesburg Ave. and N Hattiesburg Ave.
• Purchase of Archer 1200 Barrier System for $129,785.18
• C Spire Wireless installation for broadband expansion costing $14,575.00
• Condemnation of 8 properties as unclean and a menace to health and safety

The council adopted several ordinances, including street closures and zoning changes, and approved budget amendments for FY 2026. It authorized a FEMA Firefighters Grant application to fund a $989,528.94 Pierce Saber Pumper. Additional resolutions approved grant applications for railroad crossing improvements and other service agreements.

• Adopted ordinance to close a portion of Kemper St. between Briarfield St. and E 2nd St. and a portion of E 3rd St. between Ryan St. and Gordon St.
• Adopted ordinance authorizing zoning change from R‑1C to A‑2 for 321 North Hattiesburg Ave.
• Adopted resolution authorizing FEMA Firefighters Grant application to purchase a Pierce Saber Pumper for $989,528.94.
• Adopted resolution authorizing grant application for downtown railroad crossing elimination planning.
• Adopted amendments to the city budget for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
• Approved purchase of Stalker Radar Systems for the Hattiesburg Police Department (sole source).
• Approved agreement with Express Employment Services and authorized the mayor to execute it.
• Approved maintenance agreement with Doleac Electric Company, Inc. for generator services and authorized the mayor to execute it.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Louis Gagnet concerning the closure of portions of Kamper Street and E 3rd Street. The body will also determine if eight specific properties are menaces to community health and safety due to uncleanliness.

• Public hearing on street closures for Kamper Street (between Briarfield and E 2nd) and E 3rd Street (between Ryan and Gordon)
• Public hearing on property uncleanliness at 144 Geneva St
• Public hearing on property uncleanliness at 210 & 212 Alcorn Ave
• Public hearing on property uncleanliness at 404 E 7th St
• Public hearing on property uncleanliness at 5422 Hwy 42 Bypass

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2026-104 to increase sewer service rates for the Lamar Park Water and Sewer Association. It also ratified a lease for an additional acre with the Mississippi Military Department. The council entered and later exited an executive session to discuss potential litigation and economic development. A public hearing on eight unsafe properties was held and closed without further action.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-104 to increase sewer rates for Lamar Park Water and Sewer Association (5-0)
• Ratified lease agreement for an additional acre with the State of Mississippi Military Department (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential litigation and economic development (5-0)
• Exited executive session and reopened the meeting to the public (5-0)
• Conducted public hearing on eight unsafe properties; hearing closed without further action (unanimous consent)

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission held a public hearing and approved several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior alterations and accessory structures in historic districts. One application was approved only for a front‑door replacement, with requests to paint brick and add shutters denied. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approve front‑door replacement only at 2010 Brooklane Drive, Parkhaven Historic District
• Approve new accessory structure at 1216 Adeline Street, Oaks Historic District
• Approve window replacement and siding changes at 102 Pinehurst Street, Hub City Downtown Historic District
• Approve exterior paint and window replacements at 714 W. Pine Street, 707 Railroad Street, and 102 4" Avenue in the Oaks Historic District
• Approve accessory structure and site changes at 304 Mobile Street, Hub City Downtown Historic District

City Council

The special called meeting includes a closed‑session item to decide whether an executive session is needed for prospective litigation. The determination will follow Mississippi Code § 25‑41‑7(b). No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to assess need for executive session on prospective litigation (Miss. Code §25-41-7(b))

The council entered a closed session to determine the need for an executive session, then moved into executive session to discuss litigation strategy. After the executive session, the council reconvened publicly and unanimously adopted a resolution directing the city attorney to file a lawsuit to permanently abate the Cook Out public nuisance.

• Entered closed session to assess need for executive session (unanimous 5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (unanimous 5-0)
• Exited executive session and reopened meeting to the public (unanimous 5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-103 authorizing city attorney to sue Cook Out for public nuisance (unanimous 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. by unanimous consent

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to raise the allowable floor‑area ratio from 33% to 102% for a residential accessory structure on a R‑1B zoned lot at 217 N 23rd Avenue. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving the agenda, approving the May meeting minutes, and receiving reports from the planning and chair. The nominating committee will present its report before adjournment.

• Variance request: increase floor‑area ratio from 33% to 102% at 217 N 23rd Avenue (R‑1B zone)
• Review and approval of June agenda
• Review and approval of May meeting minutes
• Planning Report presentation
• Chair's Report presentation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests. These include rezoning applications, conditional use requests for a group care home and multi-family dwelling, and requests to alter existing subdivisions.

• Conditional use request for a group care home at 910 Tipton Street
• Rezoning from R-1C to A-2 for 321 North Hattiesburg Avenue and another property on N Hattiesburg Avenue
• Request to alter the Toomer Subdivision and approve a preliminary plat at 321 North Hattiesburg Avenue
• Request to close an alley west of 203 S 29th Avenue
• Conditional use approval for a multi-family dwelling at 241 Short Columbia Street

City Council

The City Council will vote on several disaster preparedness contracts and grant applications. The body is also reviewing a request for multiple zoning variances for a residential subdivision and acknowledging a $500,000 grant for a downtown welcome center.

• Zoning variances for a proposed subdivision at Miller Street and Stadium Drive
• Sole source purchase of $11,271.43 for Hub City Transit surveillance cameras
• $500,000 grant from Mississippi Development Authority for downtown welcome center
• Contract extensions with CrowderGulf, LLC and Debris Tech, LLC for disaster debris services
• Permission for Mississippi Power Company to use Tatum Park parking lots for disaster staging

The council rejected the Board of Adjustment's recommendation to approve multiple zoning variances for a proposed subdivision at Miller Street and Stadium Drive. All other listed items, including several contract extensions, grant applications, and a sole‑source purchase, were approved unanimously. Votes on each action were 5‑0 in favor.

• Denied Board of Adjustment variances for Miller St. subdivision (5‑0)
• Approved release of lien documents (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution designating voting delegates for Mississippi Municipal League (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for U.S. Department of Defense DCIP grant (5‑0)
• Approved contract extension with CrowderGulf, LLC for disaster debris removal (5‑0)
• Approved contract extension with Debris Tech, LLC for disaster debris monitoring (5‑0)
• Approved Mississippi Power Co. use of Tatum Park parking for disaster staging (5‑0)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of video surveillance system for Hub City Transit ($11,271.43) (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to apply for a federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. The meeting also includes a work session to discuss truck routes and a proposed Comprehensive Plan.

• Resolution 2026-432: Application for U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA BRIC Grant Program
• Update on truck routes (Item 2026-428)
• Presentation of proposed Comprehensive Plan (Item 2026-429)

The council added Policy Item #11 at the Administration's request and adopted a resolution authorizing the city to submit an application for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program. The resolution also authorizes Mayor Toby Barker to act as the city's representative and to execute any necessary documents. No vote tally was recorded. The meeting also included updates on truck routes and a presentation of the Comprehensive Plan, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Adopted resolution authorizing BRIC grant application and mayoral representation (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The City Council will consider several zoning changes and variances for properties on Classic Drive, Byron Street, and Corinne Street. The body is also deciding on various service contracts, grant applications, and funding for community events.

• Sole source purchase of Motorola Solutions WatchGuard Mobile Video Equipment for $88,478.00
• Sponsorship Agreement with Hattiesburg Concert Association not to exceed $35,000.00
• CDBG Public Service funding for Breakthrough Community Services, Inc. not to exceed $25,000.00
• Parking Garage Gutter Replacement Project bid for Eddie Pearson Roofing at $52,365.00
• Zoning change from A-1 to A-2 for 18 Classic Drive

The council unanimously denied the appeal to vacate a 150‑foot section of the alley between Walnut and Court Streets. It also approved a sole‑source purchase of ten Motorola WatchGuard mobile video units and a five‑year software warranty for $88,478. Additional actions included approving a $25,000 subrecipient agreement for utility assistance, a $35,000 sponsorship with the Hattiesburg Concert Association, and authorizing a grant application to the Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund.

• Denied appeal to vacate 150‑ft alley between Walnut and Court St (5‑0 vote)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of ten Motorola WatchGuard mobile video equipment and 5‑year warranty ($88,478)
• Approved Subrecipient Agreement with Breakthrough Community Services for utility assistance ($25,000 limit)
• Approved Sponsorship Agreement with Hattiesburg Concert Association for advertising ($35,000 limit)
• Authorized grant application to Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund
• Approved advertising sponsorship for 2026 Star Spangled Celebration on the River ($9,800)
• Authorized disposal of Council Agenda Files dated Dec 7 2020–May 17 2022 per Ordinance #3342
• Set public hearing for June 15 2026 at 4 p.m. on property cleanup and penalty assessments

General

The Hattiesburg City Council will modify agenda conditions, moving conditions 2 and 3 from Policy Item 4 to Policy Item 6. It will also conduct a standard agenda review and host a Citizens' Forum before recess.

• Delete conditions #2 & #3 on Policy Item #4 and add them to Policy Item #6
• Citizens' Forum (public hearing)

The council deleted Conditions #2 and #3 from Policy Item #4 and moved them to Policy Item #6. It accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a conditional‑use request for dustless gravel storage at 1725 Byron Street with an R‑3 zoning buffer requirement. It also accepted the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a conditional‑use request for automotive sales and rentals at 1601 Corinne Street, adding an R‑3 zoning buffer, a two‑month vehicle removal requirement, and a business‑license condition.

• Deleted Conditions #2 and #3 from Policy Item #4 (agenda adjustment)
• Added those conditions to Policy Item #6 (agenda adjustment)
• Approved conditional‑use request for dustless gravel at 1725 Byron St with R‑3 buffer
• Approved conditional‑use request for automotive sales and rentals at 1601 Corinne St with R‑3 buffer, vehicle removal within 2 months, and business‑license condition

Planning Commission

The Hattiesburg Planning Commission will convene to review the agenda and hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision alteration request.

• Review and approval of agenda
• Public hearing for Fortieth Place Subdivision- Phase 1 alteration
• Mississippi Children’s Home Society to present petition for 121 Lundy Lane

Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will first approve the May 2026 agenda and April 2026 minutes. It will then hold a public hearing to consider eight applications for Certificates of Appropriateness covering signage, accessory structures, window and siding changes, exterior painting, and other alterations in historic districts. Each application will be discussed and voted on before the meeting adjourns.

• FastSigns requests new signage at 827 Hardy Street in the Hub City Downtown Historic District
• John Holloway requests an accessory structure at 1216 Adeline Street in the Oaks Historic District
• Erick Garcia requests window replacement and siding change at 102 Pinehurst Street in the Hub City Downtown Historic District
• Pine Oaks Apartments seeks exterior brick painting and window replacement at 714 W Pine Street in the Oaks Historic District
• Wright Development requests exterior painting, front‑door replacement, and shutters at 2010 Brooklane Drive in the Parkhaven Historic District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several land-use requests. These include petitions for rezoning, subdivision alterations, and conditional use approvals for various properties across the city.

• Rezoning requests from A-1 to A-2 at 18 Classic Drive and from R-1C to A-2 at 321 North Hattiesburg Avenue and N Hattiesburg Avenue
• Proposed street closures for portions of Kemper Street and E 3rd Street
• Conditional use requests for a group care home at 910 Tipton Street and automotive sales at 1601 Corinne Street
• Historic flood variance request for a structure at 213 Main Street
• Conditional use request for outdoor equipment storage at 1725 Byron Street

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review variance applications for properties on Miller Street and Stadium Drive, 1725 Byron Street, N Hattiesburg Avenue, and 4879 Hwy 49. Each applicant seeks relief from minimum lot size, setback, impervious surface, fence height, outdoor equipment storage, or driveway width requirements. The board will decide whether to grant these variances. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes approvals.

• Jeffrey Mack: variances for Lot 1 and Lot 2 on Miller St & Stadium Dr (R-1C) – lot size, front/side/rear setbacks, impervious surface
• Pedesco, Inc.: fence height increase to 8 ft and outdoor equipment storage to 100 % at 1725 Byron St (B-5)
• Felicia McIntyre: reduce minimum lot size to 21,780 sqft on N Hattiesburg Ave (A-2)
• John Anglin: increase two‑way driveway width to 50 ft at 4879 Hwy 49

City Council

The council will adopt an ordinance to vacate a 150‑foot portion of an alley between Walnut and Court Streets in the Historic Neighborhood. It will also adopt resolutions to authorize the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, including a possible loan with the Mississippi Development Bank, for various capital improvement projects. Additional items include contracts for engineering services, payments for emergency services, and decisions on bids for a pedestrian bridge rehabilitation.

• 2026-271 – Adopt ordinance to vacate a 150‑ft alley segment between 409 and 407 Court Street (Planning Commission recommended denial).
• 2026-100 – Adopt resolution to authorize professionals for the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds and related loan with the Mississippi Development Bank.
• 2026-341 – Approve agreement with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for construction engineering services for the 4th Street Pathway Project (38th to 34th).
• 2026-352 – Approve payment of $116,107.50 to Griner Drilling Service Inc. for emergency services and ratify the expenditure.
• 2026-328 – Acknowledge and reject all bids for the River Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project because they exceed cost estimates, and authorize re‑advertisement.

The council adopted Resolution 2026‑87 authorizing professionals to assist with the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds and a loan with the Mississippi Development Bank. It also adopted Resolution 2026‑88 declaring the city’s intent to issue those bonds and the loan, and directing publication of a notice. Both measures passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2026‑87 authorizing employment of professionals for bond issuance and loan (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑88 declaring intent to issue bonds and secure loan, and directing notice publication (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance to vacate 150‑ft alley between Walnut and Court Streets until May 19 for drainage study (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2026‑89 through 2026‑93 assessing cleanup costs for five properties (5-0)
• Approved release of lien documents for four code‑enforcement properties and authorized Mayor to execute (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Neel‑Schaffer, Inc. for 4th Street Pathway engineering services (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with PB Foundation Properties, LLC (5-0)
• Approved payment of $116,107.50 to Griner Drilling Service Inc. for emergency services (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal by Marilyn Livingston and Hope Bald. The applicants are challenging a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the closure of a 150ft portion of an alley between 409 and 407 Court Street.

• Public hearing for appeal 2026-324 to close a 150ft portion of an alley between 409 and 407 Court Street

The council conducted a public hearing on the appeal by Marilyn Livingston and Hope Bald to close a 150‑ft portion of an alley between 409 and 407 Court Street. No vote was taken on the appeal; the hearing was closed by unanimous consent. The agenda was amended to add a routine item authorizing a notice for a state water‑loan program.

• Held public hearing on alley‑closure appeal (unanimous consent to close hearing)
• Added routine agenda item 9 to authorize notice of public hearing for MS DEQ water loan program

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider a resolution to purchase Forrest County Parcel PPIN 15150 from Red Rising, LLC for the Edwards Street Improvement Project. The meeting also includes multiple zoning and conditional‑use actions, approvals of contracts and grant applications, and routine acknowledgments such as budget reports and cemetery grave purchases.

• Adopt a resolution to acquire Forrest County Parcel PPIN 15150 for the Edwards Street Improvement Project (item 14).
• Adopt ordinances rezoning recently annexed properties on Hickory Hills Drive and Little Creek Drive to R‑1A, and changing 622 New Orleans Street from R‑1C to B‑2 (items 3 and 4).
• Approve conditional‑use requests for a funeral home at 622 New Orleans Street and a two‑family dwelling at 305 Rosa Avenue (items 5 and 6).
• Approve a $9,871.29 agreement with Granicus for short‑term rental software for the Department of Urban Development (item 19).
• Approve extension of the motorcycle lease with EMAG Daytona HD, LLC (Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley‑Davidson) through June 30 2027 (item 21).

The Hattiesburg City Council adopted six resolutions condemning listed properties as unclean (unanimous 5‑0). It passed ordinances rezoning annexed parcels on Hickory Hills Drive and Little Creek Drive to R‑1 A and changing 622 New Orleans Street from R‑1 C to B‑2. The council accepted Planning Commission recommendations to approve a funeral‑home conditional use at 622 New Orleans Street and a two‑family dwelling conditional use at 305 Rosa Avenue, and approved multiple variance requests from the Board of Adjustment. Additional actions included acquiring a parcel for the Edwards Street Improvement Project, authorizing a Safe Streets grant application, and extending a motorcycle lease agreement.

• Adopted six condemnations of properties at 222 2nd Ave, 506 Magnolia Ave, 712 E 2nd St, 715 E 2nd St, 911 Roby St, 102 Brentwood Pl (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning annexed parcels on Hickory Hills Drive and Little Creek Drive to R‑1 A
• Adopted ordinance changing zoning of 622 New Orleans St from R‑1 C to B‑2
• Accepted Planning Commission approval for funeral‑home conditional use at 622 New Orleans St with conditions
• Accepted Planning Commission approval for two‑family dwelling conditional use at 305 Rosa Ave
• Accepted Board of Adjustment approvals for multiple variances (sidewalk, green space, fence height) on several properties
• Approved acquisition of Forrest County Parcel PPIN 15150 for Edwards Street Improvement Project
• Authorized submission of grant application for 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Program

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will hold a public hearing to decide whether six properties are in a state of uncleanliness that constitutes a menace to health and safety, under MS Code 1972 Section 21-19-11. The hearing will consider case histories for 222 2nd Ave, 506 Magnolia Ave, 712 E 2nd St, 715 E 2nd St, 911 Roby St, and 102 Brentwood Pl. The council will also hear an appeal by property owner Michael Haddox regarding a denied variance for a 5‑foot sidewalk requirement at 135 Thornhill Drive.

• Public hearing on property cleanliness for 222 2nd Ave, 506 Magnolia Ave, 712 E 2nd St, 715 E 2nd St, 911 Roby St, and 102 Brentwood Pl
• Appeal hearing for Michael Haddox’s variance request on sidewalk width at 135 Thornhill Drive

The council conducted a public hearing to assess six listed properties for health‑safety violations under MS Code 1972, Section 21‑19‑11. The hearing was closed by unanimous consent without adopting any resolutions. The council also heard an appeal by Michael Haddox regarding a sidewalk variance for 135 Thornhill Drive, which was closed by unanimous consent with no decision. The meeting then proceeded with agenda review, a citizens’ forum, and was recessed until April 21 by unanimous consent.

• Closed public hearing on six unsafe properties by unanimous consent
• Closed appeal hearing for 135 Thornhill Drive variance by unanimous consent
• Recessed meeting until April 21, 2026 by unanimous consent

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City Council

The City Council is considering several zoning changes and updates to the Land Development Code. The body will also vote on budget amendments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and approve legal services for bridge replacements.

• Rezoning of 503 Perry Street from R-1C to A-2 and 215 Xavier Street from R-1C to R-3
• Application of B-5 zoning to annexed properties along U.S. Highway 11 and Sullivan Kilrain Road
• Budget amendments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
• Legal services engagement with Jackson, Tullos and Rogers, PLLC for Sullivan Drive and Elks Lake Road bridge replacements
• Conditional use request for a restaurant without a drive-through at 1911 Edwards Street

City Council

The City Council is meeting to acknowledge an appeal regarding roof material modifications at 421 S 22nd Avenue. This follows a denial of the petition by the Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission on March 11, 2026.

• Appeal by Mary Gail Wildman for roof material modifications at 421 S 22nd Avenue
• Scheduling of a public hearing for April 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm

Historic Conservation

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for three different properties. These requests involve adjustments to driveway widths, lot sizes, and setback requirements.

• Discount Tire/Jarrett Bronson: request for two 20ft one-way driveways at 6354 Hwy 98
• Jeffrey Mack: multiple lot size and setback variances for a subdivision at Miller Street and Stadium Drive
• Flora McIntyre: request to reduce minimum lot size from 43,560 sqft to 19,350 sqft at 503 Perry Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning and conditional use requests. The body will also consider a text amendment to the Hattiesburg Land Development Code and the zoning of recently annexed properties.

• Rezoning request from R-1C to R-3 for 215 Xavier Street
• Conditional use request for a restaurant without a drive-through at 1911 Edwards Street
• Conditional use request for a two-family dwelling at 305 Rosa Avenue
• Rezoning of annexed properties along U.S. Highway 11 and Sullivan Kilrain Road to B-5
• Proposed text amendment to the Hattiesburg Land Development Code, Ord. No. 3209

City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss three items. These include a presentation from the Midtown Merchants Association and a review of proposed Land Development Code amendments.

• Proposed amendments to the Land Development Code
• Midtown Merchants Association presentation
• Express Employment presentation by Administration and Human Resources

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Historic Conservation

The Hattiesburg Historic Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will review requests for exterior changes to properties in various historic districts and discuss driveway and parking surface materials.

• Exterior renovations at 801 N Elizabeth Ave (tabled item)
• Front entrance door replacement at 137 W 5th Street
• Painting unpainted brick at 408 Hemphill Street
• Landscaping and hardscaping changes at 119 E Pine Street
• Exterior renovations, new deck, and new carport at 305 S 22nd Avenue

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City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider several zoning changes, including a request to allow 'crusher run' as a hard surface in historic districts, and will authorize the mayor to apply for federal and state grants for rail improvements and roadway projects. The body will also approve the purchase of a property on Saucier Drive and a renovation contract for the Community Arts Center.

• Zoning change from B-2 to R-1B at 702 W 7th Street
• Authorize mayor to apply for rail grant programs
• Approve purchase of property at 118 Saucier Drive for $127,000
• Approve change order for Hattiesburg Community Arts Center Renovation
• Approve agreement with Clearpoint Engineers for sidewalk work

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if specific properties are unclean and pose a menace to community health and safety. The meeting also includes work sessions on tax abatements and a Central Business District proposal.

• Public hearing on property cleanliness under MS Code 1972, Section 21-19-11
• Tax Abatement Cost Benefit Review presented by Alex Pickle
• Central Business District Proposal presented by Todd Jackson, ADP
• Opioid update presented by Administration

City Council

The City Council will decide on land use requests and approve several professional service agreements. The body is also reviewing a change order for City Hall renovations and grant funding for downtown trees.

• Conditional use approval for a restaurant at 1000 N Main Street
• Variance denial for fence height at 220 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
• Change order for City Hall Renovations at an additional cost of $24,200.00
• Grant award of $16,100 from Mississippi Forestry Commission for downtown trees
• Master Service Agreement with Everbridge-Nixle for public safety communications

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include a conditional use request for a care home and two text amendments to the Land Development Code. The body will also consider a zoning change and a major subdivision plat.

• Conditional use request for a Group Care Home at 2306 Clayton Place
• Text amendment request to allow 'crusher run' as a hard surface in historic districts
• Text amendment request to allow accessory dwelling units in residential historic districts
• Zoning change request from B-2 to R-1B for 702 W 7th Street
• Preliminary plat approval for the Rawls Avenue Development at 702 W 7th Street

City Council

The Hattiesburg City Council will consider approving zoning changes, conditional use permits, and a new fire chief. The body will also authorize contracts for local projects and approve payments to contractors.

• Adopt ordinance to allow pole signs and electronic message boards in B-2 districts
• Approve $22,970 final payment to JW Chain Contractors for Tatum Park
• Appoint Christopher Carr as Fire Chief
• Authorize contracts for Grace Avenue Sidewalk and Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Hanger Taxilane projects
• Approve $34,800 tax exemption for property at 129 Jackson Street

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to appoint a new Fire Chief. The meeting also includes a work session to review Code Enforcement Standard Operating Procedures.

• Resolution 2026-2 to appoint Christopher Carr as Fire Chief
• Work session on Code Enforcement Standard Operating Procedures