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Rankin County adopts ordinance targeting long-term RV and temporary dwelling occupancy
Summary
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors adopted a new ordinance streamlining enforcement against permanent occupancy of recreational vehicles, tents and improvised structures in unincorporated areas, allowing prosecution of the occupant rather than only the property owner.
The Rankin County Board of Supervisors voted March 16 to adopt a new ordinance aimed at curbing long-term occupancy of recreational vehicles and improvised temporary structures across the county. County staff said existing zoning rules provide lengthy notice and limited remedies, so the proposed ordinance is designed to speed enforcement and add penalties directed at violators rather than only property owners.
County attorney and staff outlined…
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