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Rankin County declares 427 Mallard Point a nuisance, gives 30 days for cleanup
Summary
The planning commission (acting on nuisance considerations) declared the property at 427 Mallard Point a nuisance for accumulation of rubbish, inoperable vehicles, weeds and garbage and gave the owner 30 days to meet with county staff and bring the property into compliance.
Rankin County commissioners declared the property at 427 Mallard Point a nuisance at their July 3 meeting and gave the owner 30 days to meet county staff and correct the violations.
County staff said the Office of Community Development received a complaint about the property for accumulation of rubbish, motor vehicles, weeds and improper disposal of garbage. A certified notice was sent on June 6, 2025, and marked received June 12, 2025, but staff said there had been no contact with the owner before the public hearing. "There has been no attempt to bring the property into compliance," staff said, showing photographs taken the day before the meeting.
A person identifying herself as Cassie Joe said she lives at 427 Mallard Point when asked for contact information at the public hearing. Neighbors and the owner’s family members spoke during the hearing; one neighbor said complaints have been filed on multiple properties in the neighborhood.
After discussion, a motion to declare 427 Mallard Point a nuisance and to provide a 30-day period for the owner to meet staff and correct the violations carried on a voice vote. The commission recorded the motion as follows: "Declare the nuisance and give them 30 days to get with these guys and bring it up, and we'll review it again in 30 days." At the meeting, commissioners identified Steve as making the motion and Jay as seconding it; the chair called for a voice vote and said "Aye," and the motion carried.
Staff and the supervisor for the district (the supervisor was not present at the July 3 meeting) were asked to visit the property, provide specific instructions on what must be removed or repaired, and meet with the owner so the owner understands how to bring the lot into compliance. The commission emphasized its process is complaint-driven: staff follow up when complaints are filed rather than proactively searching every parcel in the county.
The commission said it would revisit the property 30 days after the hearing to determine whether additional enforcement, including referral to justice court, is necessary.
