Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Gulfport, MS. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through August 4, 2026
Updated with meetings through August 4, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Traditional Code (Appendix A) agricultural district.
Traditional Code low-density estate residential district.
Traditional Code urban estate residential district.
Traditional Code single-family residence district with a 5,000 sq ft minimum lot.
Traditional Code single-family residence district with a 7,500 sq ft minimum lot.
Traditional Code single-family residence district with a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot.
Traditional Code single-family residence district with a 15,000 sq ft minimum lot.
Traditional Code medium-density residential district.
Traditional Code higher-density residential district.
Traditional Code high-density residential district.
Traditional Code mixed residence and office district.
Traditional Code mixed residence and business district.
Traditional Code neighborhood-scale commercial district.
Traditional Code general commercial district.
Traditional Code downtown/central business district.
Traditional Code highway-oriented commercial district.
Traditional Code district for entertainment and gaming uses.
Traditional Code light industrial district.
Traditional Code heavy industrial district.
Traditional Code planned industrial district.
Traditional Code district covering the sand beach area.
Traditional Code waterfront district.
SmartCode (Appendix D) transect zone for lands in a natural or wilderness state.
SmartCode transect zone for sparsely settled rural lands.
SmartCode transect zone for low-density, primarily single-family residential areas.
SmartCode general urban transect zone allowing limited commercial uses.
SmartCode general urban transect zone allowing commercial uses.
SmartCode urban center transect zone for higher-intensity commercial uses.
SmartCode urban core transect zone for the highest-intensity downtown development.
SmartCode/Hybrid civic and community service district.
SmartCode/Hybrid special district for uses not conforming to a standard transect zone.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Gulfport in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Gulfport · Jul 21, 2026
Approved · UnanimousOrange Grove Road, Gulfport
Zoning change from R-1 to R-2, approved unanimously on Jul 21, 2026 in Gulfport.
Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.
Gulfport · Aug 4, 2026
Approved · UnanimousFinal plat of six-lot subdivision in Ward 2, approved unanimously on Aug 4, 2026 in Gulfport.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
Gulfport · Aug 4, 2026
Approved · UnanimousZoning map change to R-175 on Ditto Road in Ward 6, approved unanimously on Aug 4, 2026 in Gulfport.
Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.
In Gulfport, 86% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Commercial / office / retail clear 90%, Subdivision / plat 86%. ZoneWire analyzed 28 land-use board decisions in Gulfport over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial / office / retail | 10 | 90% |
| Subdivision / plat | 7 | 86% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Gulfport zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps.gulfport-ms.gov/arcgis/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9e6b2b9c1df14d56a7b77c624b603ab2. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Gulfport include A-1 (Agricultural District), R-E (Residence-Estate District), R-UE (Residential Urban Estate District), R-1-5 (Single Family Residence District (5,000 sq ft)), R-1-7.5 (Single Family Residence District (7,500 sq ft)), R-1-10 (Single Family Residence District (10,000 sq ft)), R-1-15 (Single Family Residence District (15,000 sq ft)), R-2 (General Residence District). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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Gulfport is a city in Harrison County, and its zoning is set by the City of Gulfport Code of Ordinances, with the zoning regulations codified in Appendix A - Zoning. The code is published online through the Municode Library. Zoning is administered by the city's Planning and Zoning Division within the Urban Development department.
According to the City of Gulfport, the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals considers requests for zoning variances and hears appeals to ensure fair application of Gulfport's zoning ordinances. It is a seven-member board whose members serve five-year terms, and it meets on the third Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm.
The city's Planning Division handles zoning determinations and conducts site plan and subdivision reviews, along with residential, commercial, and industrial land use development ordinances, business licenses, and tree permits. The division provides planning staff and services to citizens, the business community, City Administration, City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
Yes. In addition to the conventional zoning in Appendix A, Gulfport's Code of Ordinances includes Appendix D - SmartCode, a form-based code organized around transect zones and community types. The SmartCode governs building-scale plans and standards for development that uses this option, and the full text is available in the city's Municode code library.
The City of Gulfport Planning Division can be reached by phone at 228-868-5700 or by email at 311@gulfport-ms.gov, with office hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The division states its mission is to help the community mature in a safe, efficient, and attractive manner and to achieve quality developments that enhance quality of life for residents, neighborhoods, and the business community.
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