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Rankin County to give City of Flowood 24-hour notice for utility inspections before some certificates of occupancy
Summary
The Rankin County Board discussed a Flowood request to confirm water and sewer infrastructure is undamaged before issuing certificates of occupancy for unincorporated properties served by Flowood utilities and authorized the building department to work with Flowood on a process that gives the city 24 hours to inspect.
The Rankin County Board discussed a request from the City of Flowood that the county delay issuing certificates of occupancy (COs) for properties in unincorporated Rankin County served by Flowood utilities until the city can certify water and sewer infrastructure is intact.
Officials said the issue is narrow: some municipal utilities extend beyond city limits, and when contractors damage those utilities during construction, Flowood may face costs and only learn of problems when service is turned on. The city asked the county to withhold COs until Flowood can inspect and confirm there is no damage.
Board members and staff debated tradeoffs. County staff noted potential delays that could affect closing schedules if Flowood does not respond quickly, and that grading and final work can obscure access to meters and manholes. County staff proposed giving Flowood 24 hours' notice when the county receives a CO request so Flowood can inspect; if Flowood does not respond within 24 hours, the county will issue the CO.
The board authorized the building department to work with Flowood on a workable process and approved a 24-hour notice approach, asking staff to return with language and maps identifying parcels outside Flowood city limits that are served by Flowood utilities. The motion carried.
