🧭 Planning and Zoning

🏛️ Planning Commission The Panola County Planning Commission is the official authorizing body for all land development and commercial activity within the county. The Commission is responsible for implementing and enforcing land development standards and regulations adopted by the Board of Supervisors. No commercial operation may begin without prior official approval. Regulated Activities Authorization is required for: Commercial Infrastructure: All New Businesses, Commercial

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🏠 Tiny Houses

🏠 Tiny House & “Shed-to-Home” Requirements Panola County allows small-scale living and shed-to-home conversions, provided they meet the standards for permanent residential safety and land use. To ensure the safety of our residents and the integrity of our communities, all tiny homes must adhere to specific residential safety standards and land-use regulations before they can be recognized as permanent dwellings. Category

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🔨 Shops and Non-Residential

🔨 Non-Residential Shop Structures The Panola County Board of Supervisors has enacted the Non-residential Shop Ordinance, which establishes a mandatory permitting procedure for the construction or placement of a shop or storage building, thereby upholding the county’s commitment to orderly land development and the protection of public safety. 🎯 Purpose of the Ordinance The purpose of this ordinance is to require

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🏠 New Home Construction

🏗️ Permits  The Panola County Land Development Office is the designated Issuing Authority for the construction permit and is also authorized to enforce this ordinance. Work started without a valid permit will result in a stop-work order and applicable penalties. 📜 Contractors License  Compliance with all state licensing regulations is mandatory. Any individual or entity acting as a contractor or sub-contractor for the

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🏛️ County Administrator

Sara Russo, County Administrator Panola County Courthouse 151 Public Square Batesville, MS 38606 662-563-6200 srusso@panolacoms.com 🏛️ Relationship to the Board of Supervisors 📆 Supervisors Meeting Portal The County Administrator is the primary link and executive arm of the Board of Supervisors (the county’s chief policy-making body). Policy Execution: Carries out and ensures that all orders, resolutions, and policies adopted by the Board of

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 Your Resource for Panola County Permits and Zoning Panola County Land Development Office 245 Eureka Street Batesville, MS 38606 Phone: 662-563-6313   Our Primary Objective is to promote orderly land use and ensure public safety across Panola County. We achieve this by administering and enforcing the County’s adopted Ordinances, Building Codes, and Zoning Regulations. Whether you are subdividing property, building a

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