Gulfport Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Gulfport held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was up 142% compared to August (19 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Zoning ordinance amendment recommendation (Item 8) for Dr. Surwick

Deferred.

Item 8, a recommendation from Planning Commission to amend the zoning ordinance. Applicant's representative requested tabling until October 20 because Dr. Surwick, a cardiologist, and his representative could not attend. Council voted to table; later formally postponed to October 20.

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Ordinance amending Sections 3-2 and 3-3 (self-certification for design professionals)

Deferred.

Ordinance amending sections 3-2 and 3-3: 3-2 reserves an old unused housing code number, 3-3 adopts a new self-authentication procedure allowing architects and engineers to self-certify commercial vertical construction, bypassing city review and shifting liability to design professionals. Council postponed to next meeting (October 6) for further review. Motion to postpone by Corbett, seconded by Corbett.

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Postponement of Item 8 to October 20

Deferred.

After being picked up off the table, Item 8 (Planning Commission zoning ordinance recommendation for Dr. Surwick) was formally postponed to the October 20 council meeting at the owner's request. Motion by Hines, seconded by Buckner.

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Rezoning of properties on Three Rivers Road in Ward 4

Approved.

Recommendation from Planning Commission to amend the zoning map to rezone properties from R-15 single family on Three Rivers Road in Ward 4. Motion to approve seconded by the president; carried unanimously.

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Final plat of Southern Breeze Phase II seven-lot subdivision

Approved.

Recommendation from the Department of Urban Development Engineering to approve the final plot of a seven lot subdivision called Southern Breeze Phase II, in the president's ward. Motion to approve and second; carried unanimously.

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Zoning Changes

• R-15 at Three Rivers Road, Ward 4, Gulfport

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