Biloxi council holds first readings for two zoning changes including 251‑lot planned development

The Biloxi City Council gave first readings on two zoning ordinances during its April meeting, advancing a neighborhood-business rezoning for 1633 and 1635 Pops Ferry Road and a planned development residential district master plan described in the ordinance as a 251‑lot single‑family subdivision at 2003 Lawrence Street.

Council President Tisdale moved to place the items on the policy agenda and the motions to read the ordinances were seconded; both items were introduced for first reading without further council action at this meeting.

The ordinance for Pops Ferry Road was moved and seconded during the policy agenda and labeled a first reading. The ordinance for the planned development residential district at 2003 Lawrence Street likewise received a motion and second. The council did not adopt final readings on either ordinance during this session.

Why it matters: rezoning and PDR master plans set the legal framework for future building permits and subdivision plats, and first readings start the formal public process. The council’s action means both items will return for additional review, potential amendment and a subsequent vote.

What the meeting record shows: the council formally read the ordinances into the record and recorded motions and seconds for first readings. No final votes or approvals of the ordinances were recorded at this meeting; the city clerk will schedule the next procedural steps according to council rules.

Next steps: both items will come back to the council for the required subsequent reading(s) and any additional public hearings or conditions before final action is taken.