Gautier amends development code to allow open burning on parcels larger than 10 acres under state rules
May 20, 2025
The council approved text changes to the Unified Development Ordinance to permit open burning of tree limbs and debris on sites larger than 10 acres, subject to Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality regulations; the change reduces hauling burdens on large developments.
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The Gautier City Council on June 20 approved an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that allows open burning of tree limbs and debris on sites larger than 10 acres, provided the burning complies with Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulations.
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