Planning Commission
Regular MeetingGulfport, MS · April 24, 2025
Agenda
Planning Commission | Agenda
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 4:30 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers
2309 15th Street, Gulfport
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Call to Order
D. Determination of a Quorum
E. Confirmation of Agenda
F. Adoption of Minutes
F1. Planning Commission Meeting - 03/27/25
G. Announcements
G1. If you are aggrieved by a vote of the Planning Commission, see below.
DECISION ITEMS: Except as noted below, items listed on this agenda as “Decision Items” may
be appealed to the Gulfport City Council as follows: Any person or any officer, department or
agency of the City aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may, within fifteen (15)
days thereafter, appeal therefore to the Gulfport City Council by submitting to the Planning
Commission (Department of Urban Development – Planning Division) a written notice of appeal
specifying the decision from which the appeal is taken. In the case of such appeal, the Planning
Commission shall cause a transcript of the proceedings in the case to be certified to the City
Council, and the matter will be heard on said transcripts. The filing fee for an appeal is based on
the actual cost of the required official transcript and any related miscellaneous charges.
Exception: The disapproval of a general subdivision plan may be appealed by the subdivider by
submitting to the Planning Commission and the Mayor and City Council a written notice of
appeal. Upon receipt of notice of appeal, the planning commission shall transmit to the City
Council a certified copy of the proceedings upon which the appeal is taken. The City Council may
overrule such disapproval by a recorded vote of not less than 2/3 of its entire membership. No
other right of appeal exists as to action taken by the Planning Commission on a general subdivision
plan. The City Council hearing is not limited to the record created before the Planning
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION ITEMS: As to items listed on this agenda as “Recommendation Items”,
the recommendation of the Planning Commission, whether to approve (with or without condition)
or disapprove, will automatically be submitted to the City Council by the Department of Urban
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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
Development – Planning Division, and the item (except recommendations on Final Plats which are
not so limited) will be considered by the City Council on the record created before the Planning
Commission. It is not necessary to file anything with the Planning Commission in order to have
the matter heard by the City Council.
G2. Anyone speaking today is asked to complete a "Speaker's Card".
Please provide the completed card at the time you speak to the Planning Commission. City staff
personnel can assist in any questions you may have or in completing the card. This public meeting
is open to all for comment.
H. Hearing of Cases
H1. Planning Commission Decision
1. Special Exception 2503SE030:
(Deferred to April Meeting by Applicant)
Special Exception 2503SE030, by owners Juan Ibarra and Angelical Robles, seeking approval
for a bar use, Tax Parcel 0910M-02-007.000, 727 Pass Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business),
Ward 3
2. Special Exception 2501SE003 (Remanded back by City Council):
Special Exception 2501SE003, by agent William E. Kneasal Jr., seeking approval for a liquor
store use, Tax Parcel 0811A-05-004.000, 1229 Pass Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business),
Ward 2
H2. Planning Commission Recommendation
1. Zoning Text Amendment 2505PC054:
Zoning Text Amendment 2505PC054, by City of Gulfport, to amend Appendix A Sections I &
IV(A)(9) to include trailers in definition of mobile food vendor and to require Health
Department inspections to meet definition.
I. Reports
J. Unfinished Business
K. Other Business
K1. Other Business
L. Adjournment
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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
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Planning Commission | Agenda
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 4:30 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers
2309 15th Street, Gulfport
A. Prayer
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Call to Order
D. Determination of a Quorum
E. Confirmation of Agenda
F. Adoption of Minutes
F1. Planning Commission Meeting - 03/27/25
G. Announcements
G1. If you are aggrieved by a vote of the Planning Commission, see below.
DECISION ITEMS: Except as noted below, items listed on this agenda as “Decision Items” may
be appealed to the Gulfport City Council as follows: Any person or any officer, department or
agency of the City aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Commission may, within fifteen (15)
days thereafter, appeal therefore to the Gulfport City Council by submitting to the Planning
Commission (Department of Urban Development – Planning Division) a written notice of appeal
specifying the decision from which the appeal is taken. In the case of such appeal, the Planning
Commission shall cause a transcript of the proceedings in the case to be certified to the City
Council, and the matter will be heard on said transcripts. The filing fee for an appeal is based on
the actual cost of the required official transcript and any related miscellaneous charges.
Exception: The disapproval of a general subdivision plan may be appealed by the subdivider by
submitting to the Planning Commission and the Mayor and City Council a written notice of
appeal. Upon receipt of notice of appeal, the planning commission shall transmit to the City
Council a certified copy of the proceedings upon which the appeal is taken. The City Council may
overrule such disapproval by a recorded vote of not less than 2/3 of its entire membership. No
other right of appeal exists as to action taken by the Planning Commission on a general subdivision
plan. The City Council hearing is not limited to the record created before the Planning
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION ITEMS: As to items listed on this agenda as “Recommendation Items”,
the recommendation of the Planning Commission, whether to approve (with or without condition)
or disapprove, will automatically be submitted to the City Council by the Department of Urban
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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
Development – Planning Division, and the item (except recommendations on Final Plats which are
not so limited) will be considered by the City Council on the record created before the Planning
Commission. It is not necessary to file anything with the Planning Commission in order to have
the matter heard by the City Council.
G2. Anyone speaking today is asked to complete a "Speaker's Card".
Please provide the completed card at the time you speak to the Planning Commission. City staff
personnel can assist in any questions you may have or in completing the card. This public meeting
is open to all for comment.
H. Hearing of Cases
H1. Planning Commission Decision
1. Special Exception 2503SE030:
(Deferred to April Meeting by Applicant)
Special Exception 2503SE030, by owners Juan Ibarra and Angelical Robles, seeking approval
for a bar use, Tax Parcel 0910M-02-007.000, 727 Pass Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business),
Ward 3
2. Special Exception 2501SE003 (Remanded back by City Council):
Special Exception 2501SE003, by agent William E. Kneasal Jr., seeking approval for a liquor
store use, Tax Parcel 0811A-05-004.000, 1229 Pass Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business),
Ward 2
H2. Planning Commission Recommendation
1. Zoning Text Amendment 2505PC054:
Zoning Text Amendment 2505PC054, by City of Gulfport, to amend Appendix A Sections I &
IV(A)(9) to include trailers in definition of mobile food vendor and to require Health
Department inspections to meet definition.
I. Reports
J. Unfinished Business
K. Other Business
K1. Other Business
L. Adjournment
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City of Gulfport, Mississippi
MINUTES
GULFPORT CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Thursday, March 27, 2025, 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
A. Prayer: The Planning Commission led a prayer.
B. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
C. Call to Order: The meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at _4:30 p.m.
D. Determination of a Quorum: A roll call was performed and a quorum was determined.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
WM. PRINCE JONES
KEITH WILLIAMS
DANIEL KEATING
BILL WILLIAMS
HAROLD SPANN
TIM DAIGLE JR
DOUG HANCOCK
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
CHARLIE HEWES
BRYAN JACOBS
VIRGINIA ADOLPH
CHRIS ROMANO
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
GREG HOLMES
MATILDA WELCH
SU-LIN FEATHERSTON
JONATHAN TARDIFF
SAMUEL SWEETING
COURT REPORTER:
E. Confirmation of Agenda:
F. Adoption of Minutes:
Motion by Mr. Daigle_and seconded by Mr. Hancock_to approve Minutes of the March
11, 2025, Planning Commission meeting was carried unanimously.
G. Hearing of Cases:
G1. The PUBLIC DECLARATION OF APPEAL PROCESS was read by the Chairperson:
Any person or any officer, department or agency of the City aggrieved by any decision of the
Planning Commission may within fifteen (15) days thereafter appeal there from to the mayor
and City Council by filing with the Planning Commission a written notice of appeal
specifying the decision from which the appeal is taken. In case of such appeal, the Planning
Commission shall cause a transcript of the proceedings in the case to be certified to the
mayor and City Council, and the matter will be heard on said transcripts. The filing fee for an
appeal is based on the actual cost of the required official transcript and any related
miscellaneous charges. Any appeal shall be in writing and submitted to the Department of
Urban Development–Planning Division stating what decision is being appealed and detailing
how you are aggrieved.
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G2. The Chairperson asked for anyone speaking at the meeting to complete a Speaker’s
Card.
G3. Routine Agenda
H1. Planning Commission Decisions
1. Planning Commission Approval 2503PC041:
Planning Commission Approval 2503PC041, by agent Miguel A. Hernandes, seeking approval
for a church use, Tax Parcel 1010H-01-044.000, 2238 East Pass Road, Zoned B-2 (General
Business), Ward 5
Speaking for the Petition: Mr. Miguel Hernandes
Speaking against the Petition: None
Motion: Mr. Spann – to approve the applicant’s request.
Second: Mr. Jones
KEITH WILLIAMS – Yea
VIRGINIA ADOLPH – Absent
CHARLIE HEWES – Absent
DANIEL KEATING – Yea
WM. PRINCE JONES – Yea
DOUG HANCOCK – Yea
BRYAN JACOBS – Absent
TIM DAIGLE JR – Yea
CHRIS ROMANO – Absent
HAROLD SPANN – Yea
BILL WILLIAMS – Absent
Action: Motioni carried unanimously.
2. General Plan 2503PC043:
General Plan 2503PC043, by agent Tuong Xuan Nguyen, seeking approval for a townhome
subdivision plan with 10 lots and 2 outparcels, Tax Parcels 0911B-02-015.000, 0911B-02-
015.002,30 E Beach Blvd, Zoning T6 (Urban Core Zone), Ward 2
Speaking for the Petition: Mr. Tony Vu
Speaking against the Petition: None
Motion: Mr. Daigle – to approve with all stated department conditions and that the cul-de-
sac on a fire apparatus access road shall be 96 feet in diameter.
Second: Mr. Hancock
KEITH WILLIAMS – Yea
VIRGINIA ADOLPH – Asent
CHARLIE HEWES – Absent
DANIEL KEATING – Yea
WM. PRINCE JONES – Yea
DOUG HANCOCK – Yea
BRYAN JACOBS – Absent
TIM DAIGLE JR – Yea
CHRIS ROMANO – Absent
HAROLD SPANN – Yea
BILL WILLIAMS – Absent
Action: Motion carried unanimously.
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I. Adjournment
There being no further business , a Motion was made by 4:43 p.m to adjourn, seconded by
_Mr. Jones and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at Mr. Spann.
______________________________ Date: _______________________________
William Prince Jones, Secretary
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & ZONING
PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE
228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE # [INSERT]
Hearing Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Planning Commission Decision
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & ZONING
PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE
228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE # [INSERT]
Hearing Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Special Exception 2503SE030:
(Deferred to April Meeting by Applicant) Special Exception
2503SE030, by owners Juan Ibarra and Angelical Robles, seeking
approval for a bar use, Tax Parcel 0910M-02-007.000, 727 Pass
Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business), Ward 3
2503SE030 Special Exception
Site
US or State Highway
Street
Parcels
Buildings
City Limit
R-2
Zoning
B-2 - General Business
District
R-2 - Single Family
31ST ST Residence District (Medium
S RD Density)
PAS
Site Information
B-2 0910M-02-007.000
Zoning: B-2 (General business)
Size: 11334.05 sqft
Flood: X
GULF AVE 0 10 20 30
Yards
1 inch = 100 feet
R-2
MISSISSIPPI ST µ
DATA DISCLAIMER: All information that is provided on
this map is believed to be correct. However, no liability is
assumed by the City of Gulfport for errors in substance or
form of any of the materials published on this map. The
GIS Division, City of Gulfport, provides the information
30TH ST represented on this map as a service to the community
and makes every effort possible to provide quality
information. However, no claims, promises, or
guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or
adequacy of the information contained on this map are
expressed or implied.
Mail PPIN Parcel ID Name Address City State ZIP
83782 0910M-02-006.000 IBARRA JUAN & ROBLES ANGELICA (OWNER) 840 COMMERCE STREET GULFPORT MS 39507
Adjacent Property Owners (2503SE030)
N 83782 0910M-02-006.000 IBARRA JUAN & ROBLES ANGELICA 840 COMMERCE STREET GULFPORT MS 39507
33154 0910M-02-008.000 DJT PROPERTIES LLC 1200 BEACCH DR STE 1106 GULFPORT MS 39507
N 33153 0910M-02-007.000 DJT PROPERTIES LLC 1200 BEACH DR STE 1106 GULFPORT MS 39507
21797 0910M-01-004.000 GULFPORT MUNICIPAL SEP SCH DIST 2010 15TH ST GULFPORT MS 4E+08
32465 0910M-01-014.000 SLADE JEANNYE Z & LARRY 810 PASS RD GULFPORT MS 39501
32396 0910M-01-015.000 D R WALKER INC 3108 5TH AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
N 83755 0910M-01-016.000 D R WALKER INC 3108 5TH AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
83781 0910M-02-005.000 IBARRA-HERRERA JUAN GERARDO & ANGELICA MARIA ROBLES RIVERA GULFPORT MS 39507
N 80784 0910M-02-024.001 GRIEBEL ALFRED GENE 724 MISS ST GULFPORT MS 39501
N 33155 0910M-02-024.000 GRIEBEL ALFRED GENE 724 MISSISSIPPI ST GULFPORT MS 39501
83789 0910M-02-026.000 SULLIVAN CURTIS R -ESTATE- 729 MISSISSIPPI ST GULFPORT MS 39501
106452 0910M-03-022.003 HAYNIE THELMA L -L/E- 2932 5TH AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
32460 0910M-03-001.000 STRICKLAND TERRY & FAIRLEY REBECA N 4811 KENDALL AVE GULFPORT MS 39507
N 33156 0910M-02-023.000 DJT PROPERTIES LLC 1200 BEACH DR STE 1106 GULFPORT MS 39507
32395 0910M-01-012.000 KENNEDY JOHN C II & RUTHIE N 1815 22ND AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
31922 0910M-02-027.000 LABAT MYRON B JR & CHERIE A 8218 RIDGEWOOD DR KILN MS 39556
83846 0910M-03-023.000 ALDERMAN CHARLES L -ESTATE- 2932 5TH AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
32394 0910M-01-011.000 GARNER JOSHUA ANDREW 12189 MCCANDISS DR GULFPORT MS 39503
32459 0910M-01-013.000 VANIAK INC P O BOX 6605 GULFPORT MS 39506
83787 0910M-02-024.002 GRIEBEL ALFRED G & SHEILA 724 MISSISSIPPI ST GULFPORT MS 39501
31925 0910M-02-025.000 HERRERA JAUN G IBARRA ETAL 840 COMMERCE ST GULFPORT MS 39507
32466 0910M-03-004.000 WALLACE JERRY D SR & CARMILLIA D 2931 GULF AVE GULFPORT MS 39503
83841 0910M-03-003.000 STICE-HILL HOLDING LC 7650 OLD HAMMOND HWY BATON ROUGE LA 70809
2503SE030 Special Exception
34TH ST Legend
Site
US or State Highway
Street
Buildings
Water Features
21797
32ND ST
GULF AVE
83755 0 40 80 120
Yards
32394 1 inch = 250 feet
6TH AVE
32396 32395
µ
31ST ST S RD
5TH AVE
PAS
32459
CHICAGO AVE
32465
83781
83782
33153
33154
DATA DISCLAIMER: All information
32460 that is provided on this map is
believed to be correct. However, no
33155 83787 33156 liability is assumed by the City of
Gulfport for errors in substance or
83841 80784 form of any of the materials published
on this map. The GIS Division, City
MISSISSIPPI ST of Gulfport, provides the information
represented on this map as a service
30TH ST to the community and makes every
31925 83789 31922 effort possible to provide quality
83846 information. However, no claims,
32466
106452 promises, or guarantees about the
accuracy, completeness, or adequacy
of the information contained on this
map are expressed or implied.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & ZONING
PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE
228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE # [INSERT]
Hearing Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Special Exception 2501SE003 (Remanded back by City
Council): Special Exception 2501SE003, by agent William E. Kneasal
Jr., seeking approval for a liquor store use, Tax Parcel 0811A-05-
004.000, 1229 Pass Road, Zoned B-2 (General Business), Ward 2
2501SE003 Special Exception
Site
LORA
DR
US or State Highway
Street
Parcels
Buildings
City Limit
28TH ST Zoning
B-2 - General Business
District
RD
SS
PA R-1-7.5 - Single Family
Residence District (Low
Density)
B-2 R-B R-2 - Single Family
Residence District (Medium
Density)
R-B - Residence-Business
District
Site Information
0811A-05-004.000
Zoning: B-2 (General Business)
Size: 22137.01 sqft
BULLIS AV E
Flood: X
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Yards
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R-2
DATA DISCLAIMER: All information that is provided on
this map is believed to be correct. However, no liability is
assumed by the City of Gulfport for errors in substance or
form of any of the materials published on this map. The
GIS Division, City of Gulfport, provides the information
represented on this map as a service to the community
27TH ST and makes every effort possible to provide quality
information. However, no claims, promises, or
guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or
adequacy of the information contained on this map are
expressed or implied.
Mail PPIN Parcel ID Name Address City State ZIP
Y 0811A-05-004.000 SADGURU SAI LLC 3210 WYNNFIELD DR W MOBILE AL 36695
WILLIAM E. KNESAL JR 980 COURTHOUSE RD APT 901 GULFPORT MS 39507
Adjacent Property Owners (2501SE003)
23625 0811A-04-063.000 RUSSELL JENNIFER D 1220 27TH ST GULFPORT MS 39501
N 30617 0810P-02-054.000 GILL J FAYE ETAL 1246 28TH ST GULFPORT MS 39501
30607 0810P-03-010.000 BLACKWELL ANDY & CAROL MARGARET 1261 NORTH MCGREGOR DR WIGGINS MS 39574
87450 0811A-04-068.000 JEFFERSON ALICIA ANN 2599 AUDUBON PLACE BILOXI MS 39531
23623 0811A-04-065.000 YELLOWDOG PROPERTIES LLC 363 COURTHOUSE RD # 7346 GULFPORT MS 39506
23678 0811A-04-095.000 H & H LLC 896 WINDING TRAIL LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046
30612 0810P-02-050.000 GC SHOCKERS PROPERTIES LLC 1077 TOMMY MUNRO DR BILOXI MS 39532
23669 0811A-04-062.000 ADLER MICHAEL & LISA 4813 GLENDALE ST METAIRIE LA 70006
N 23673 0811A-04-071.000 GOSDIN CORAL ELIZABETH CONSERVATOR OF TAMMY E COTTON GULFPORT MS 39501
23631 0811A-05-006.000 SPRABERY DONALD LEE & PEGGY 7433 MENGE AVE PASS CHRISTIAN MS 39571
23838 0811A-04-096.000 ARONSON WAYNE A 1234 27TH STREET GULFPORT MS 39501
23837 0811A-04-070.000 MARTINEZ LUIS PABLO 2703 BULLIS AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
23634 0811A-05-009.000 UNITED ASSN OF PLBS 1237 PASS RD GULFPORT MS 39501
116904 0811A-05-056.001 MNH LLC 11502 STANTON CIRCLE GULFPORT MS 39503
23635 0811A-05-010.000 AMIN KARIM 925 HANDSBORO PLACE GULFPORT MS 39507
30616 0810P-02-053.000 GILL JOHNNIE FAYE ETAL 1246 28TH ST GULFPORT MS 39501
87737 0810P-02-049.000 O'NEAL COMPANY P O BOX 118 MCHENRY MS 39561
23616 0811A-04-069.000 MILES CLAIBORNE E 15010 SWAN LAKE BLVD GULFPORT MS 39503
23667 0811A-04-061.000 SLAY SAVANNAH JANE 1219 27TH ST GULFPORT MS 39501
23622 0811A-04-066.000 KRESSIN AMANDA 2706 BULLIS AVE GULFPORT MS 39501
23633 0811A-05-008.000 PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS UNION 1237 PASS RD GULFPORT MS 39501
N 30618 0810P-02-055.000 MCCONNELL WILLIAM F ETAL C/O DONNA THOMSON WADDELL AZ 85355
23626 0811A-05-002.000 GESUALDI CHRISTIAN 6 HEATHER RD GEORGETOWN MA 1833
23629 0811A-05-001.000 3970 OLD MILTON LLC 10945 STATE BRIDGE RD #401-460 ALPHARETTA GA 30022
23630 0811A-05-007.000 HIVE PROPERTIES LLC 20464 MYERS LANE LONG BEACH MS 39560
23628 0811A-05-004.000 C & S RENTALS INC 3436 MAIN STREET MOSS POINT MS 39583
2501SE003 Special Exception
29TH ST Legend
Site
Adjacent Properties
LORA DR
US or State Highway
87737 Street
HUDSON AVE
Buildings
30612
30617
30618
30616
7
60
28TH ST 30
RD
SS
PA
116904
29
236 23616 87450
628
1 23
2363 6 0 25 50 75
2362
PINE AVE
Yards
3 23622
2363
0
63 1 inch = 150 feet
23634 23
635
µ
23 23623
BULLIS AVE
23837
23625
8
83
L 23
HP
RA
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DE 27TH ST that is provided on this map is
believed to be correct. However, no
liability is assumed by the City of
Gulfport for errors in substance or
23678 form of any of the materials published
23673
JOAN AVE
on this map. The GIS Division, City
23669 23667 of Gulfport, provides the information
represented on this map as a service
to the community and makes every
effort possible to provide quality
information. However, no claims,
KENNETH promises, or guarantees about the
accuracy, completeness, or adequacy
AVE of the information contained on this
map are expressed or implied.
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & ZONING
PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE
228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE # [INSERT]
Hearing Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Planning Commission Recommendation
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING & ZONING
PO BOX 1780 | GULFPORT, MS | 1410 24TH AVENUE
228.868.5710 | PLANNERS@GULFORT-MS.GOV
PLANNING COMMISSION
CASE # [INSERT]
Hearing Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Zoning Text Amendment 2505PC054: Zoning Text Amendment
2505PC054, by City of Gulfport, to amend Appendix A Sections I &
IV(A)(9) to include trailers in definition of mobile food vendor and
to require Health Department inspections to meet definition.