MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 63-3-139. Districts.

(a) "Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when 50 per cent or more of the frontage thereon for a distance of 300 feet or more is occupied by buildings in use for business.

(b) "Residence district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway not comprising a business district when the property on such highway for a distance of 300 feet or more is in the main improved with residences or residences and buildings in use for business.

SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 8141; Laws, 1938, ch. 200.


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