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If the property or properties listed above have more than one owner, please check this box. In the case
of multiple owners, reverse side must be completed. Each additional owner will need to complete
and sign the reverse side of this application. We can only accept applications with original signatures.
SECTIONS A. THROUGH G. MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
CITY OF GULFPORT
Urban Development - Planning Division
1410 24th Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39501
(228) 868-5710
APPLICATION FOR
PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL
FOR A HOME OCCUPATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
OWNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that I have read and understand this application and that all information and attachments are true
and correct. I also certify that I agree to comply with all applicable city codes, ordinances and state laws.
Finally, I certify that I am the owner of the property involved in this request or have authorization to act as the
owner’s agent for the herein described request.
OWNER
____________________________________
Printed Name of Owner
____________________________________
Mailing Address
____________________________________
City State Zip code
____________________________________
Home Phone Work/Cell Phone
____________________________________
Email
__________________________________________________
Signature of Owner
AGENT
____________________________________
Printed Name of Agent
____________________________________
Mailing Address
____________________________________
City State Zip code
____________________________________
Home Phone Work/Cell Phone
____________________________________
Email
__________________________________________________
Signature of Agent
For Staff Use Only
Case Number:_________________
Date Received:________________
Receipt Number:_______________
Received By:__________________
Zoning: ______________________
Ward: ________Flood:__________
Size:_________________________
Property Information
TAX PARCEL #
(If necessary, use separate sheet of paper)
Address of Property Involved:_______________________________________________________________
Lot(s)______________, Block(s)_______________, Subdivision___________________________________
General Location:_________________________________________________________________________
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This page must be completed if the property or properties involved have more than one owner. All
persons listed as owners to the property or properties listed on page one must complete and sign this part
of the application.
I hereby certify that I have read and understand this application and that all information and attachments
are true and correct. I also certify that I agree to comply with all applicable city codes, ordinances and
state laws. Finally, I certify that I am the owner of the property involved in this request or authorized to
act as the owner’s agent for herein described request.
NAME OF OWNER (PRINT)
ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
PHONE # (H) (W)
TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S) OWNED
SIGNATURE:
NAME OF OWNER (PRINT)
ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
PHONE # (H) (W)
TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S) OWNED
SIGNATURE:
NAME OF OWNER (PRINT)
ADDRESS (STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE)
PHONE # (H) (W)
TAX PARCEL NUMBER(S) OWNED
SIGNATURE:
(Use additional forms as needed)
IN CASES OF MULTIPLE APPLICANTS, PLEASE IDENTIFY THE PERSON WHO WILL BE ACTING AS YOUR SPOKES
PERSON/AGENT FOR YOU
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Please be advised that failure to submit a complete
application, with all supporting documents, could delay
your hearing date. The Planning Commission will not
consider a request until all information is submitted and
accurate.
2. Please be advised that the application deadline dates
posted are designed to allow the staff time to review the
application and receive required comments from
coordinating agencies. The application is not considered
complete until all required information from the
applicant is available for review by the staff and
coordinating agencies.
3. Please see reverse of this sheet to determine the
deadline dates for filing your application.
C. Proof of ownership (Copy of deed or affidavit)
D. If applicable, notarized proof of authority to act as
agent for owner (board resolution, etc.)
E. The City of Gulfport Planning Division Staff will
notify, by letter, property owners adjacent to the
requested action identified in this application using
the Land Roll database from the County Tax Office.
If you would like to have additional persons or
property owners notified, please provide a list of
additional persons to be notified.
F. Your supplemental application must address
the following issues in a written statement:
Explain how the site plan is appropriate with
regard to:
Transportation and access
Water supply
Waste disposal
Fire and Police protection
Other public facilities
Why the proposal will not cause undue
traffic congestion or create a traffic hazard.
Why the proposal is in harmony with the
orderly and appropriate development of the
district in which the use is located.
G. Complete the Home Occupation Checklist
(See pages 5 & 6 attached)
If the property in which the Home
Occupation is to be conducted is rented, a
notarized letter from the property owner
must be provided giving applicant
permission to operate such Home Occupation
on the premises.
H. Cash or check payable to the City of Gulfport in
the amount of $75.00.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. Page one of this application, completed and signed.
B. Site plan. Please note that approval of your request,
in part, is based on your site plan.
The property lines and dimensions have been
provided on the drawing.
All buildings and structures located on the
property have been identified.
All dimensions of buildings and structures have
been noted on the site plan.
All distances from the property lines to all the
buildings and structures have been identified and
noted on the site plan.
Street names have been provided which abut the
property.
Traffic flow, parking and driveways have been
identified.
Required buffer strips have been identified.
Site plan will be no larger than 11” x 17”.
Other pertinent information has been included.
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CHECKLIST FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS
Owner’s Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Phone: (Home)___________________________ (Work/Cell)___________________________
If rented, then the name of owner or manager is required, along with a letter of approval from
same: ________________________________________________________________________
Name of business or service to be used as home occupation: _____________________________
Nature of business: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please fill in all the appropriate blanks:
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. __________
Earlier than 8:00 a.m. __________
Give hours: ____________
Later than 5:00 p.m.: ___________
Give hours: ____________
Method of conducting business:
Telephone: ___________
Mail order: ___________
Personal computer: ___________
Appointment: ___________
Traffic generation:
Is there any delivery of goods or products to the residence? __________
If so, specify the number and frequency of deliveries: _______________
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Describe size of vehicle making deliveries: ____________________________________
Is service by appointment only or are there drop-by visits by customers or clientele? ____
________________________________________________________________________
Specify number and frequency of visits by clients and customers: ___________________
Is everything made, manufactured, or provided on site? ___________________________
Is special equipment required in production? ___________________________________
If so, described it, giving size of motor, etc. ____________________________________
Are sales made from the premises? ___________________________________________
If sales are made from other places, indicate on what basis:
Local stores on consignment: _________________________________________
Arts and crafts or flea markets: ________________________________________
Trade shows: ______________________________________________________
Other: ____________________________________________________________
Is there a Protective Covenant that exists that prohibits a home occupation at the
proposed located?
Yes _______ No ______
I certify the above to be true and accurate as it pertains to this application. I recognize that failure
to comply with the assurances made in this application may result in the denial or removal of the
permit after due notice and public hearing thereon.
Printed Name:
Signature:
Date: