Code of Ordinances

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Online content updated August 2026.

Chapter 1 -
General Provisions
Chapter 2 -
Administration
Chapter 3 -
Alcoholic Beverages
Chapter 4 -
Amusements
Chapter 5 -
Animal Control
Chapter 6 -
Aviation
Chapter 7 -
Buildings and Building Regulations
Chapter 7.1 -
The Disabled and Handicapped
Chapter 8 -
Elections
Chapter 8.1 -
Emergency Management
Chapter 8.1A -
Hazardous Incident Response Team
Chapter 8.2 -
Facility Rental Property
Chapter 8.3 -
Cemeteries
Chapter 9 -
Fire Prevention and Protection
Chapter 9.1 -
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Chapter 9.2 -
Regulation of Stormwater Detention
Chapter 10 -
Food and Food Establishments
Chapter 10.1 -
Historic Preservation
Chapter 11 -
Housing and Property Maintenance
Chapter 12 -
Licenses and Business Regulations
Chapter 13 -
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 14 -
Municipal Court
Chapter 14.1 -
Noise Ordinances
Chapter 14.1A -
Environmental Court
Chapter 14.2 -
Alarm Ordinances
Chapter 15 -
Offenses
Chapter 15.1 -
Tobacco Restriction
Chapter 15.2 -
Eliminating Smoking in Public Places and Places of Employment
Chapter 15.3 -
Synthetic Products and Kratom
Chapter 16 -
Oil and Gas
Chapter 17 -
Recreation
Chapter 18 -
Personnel
Chapter 19 -
Planning Development
Chapter 19.1 -
Plumbing
Chapter 20 -
Sewers
Chapter 20.1 -
Wastewater Hauling
Chapter 21 -
Railroads
Chapter 22 -
Solid Waste
Chapter 23 -
Streets and Sidewalks
Chapter 24 -
Trees
Chapter 25 -
Water
Chapter 26 -
Cross Connection Control Program
Chapter 27 -
Fireworks
APPENDIX I -
Zoning
APPENDIX II -
Subdivisions
APPENDIX III -
Personnel Rules and Regulations
APPENDIX A -
Local Government; Provisions Common to Counties and Municipalities
APPENDIX B -
Definitions and Words

The City of Laurel, established as a lumber town in 1882, is conveniently situated approximately two hours from larger destination cities such as Jackson, Biloxi, New Orleans, and Mobile. In recent years, the city has become a destination all its own thanks, in part, to its starring role in HGTV’s popular “Hometown” series. As Laurel, and interest in it, continues to grow, we are committed to providing the resources necessary to help all of our residents and businesses reach their full potential.

401 N 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
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City Hall is open Monday-Friday

8 a.m.- 5 p.m.