Planning Department

About the Planning Department

The Planning Department of Starkville is responsible for examining and advising on development plans, developing regulations, and policies associated with development, and offering crucial administrative and technical support to several committees and commissions. These include the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustments & Appeals, the Historic Preservation Commission, the Landscape Advisory Board, and the Development Review Committee. Moreover, we extend our support to other city departments in using and interpreting the Unified Development Code. The department is also responsible for creating and maintaining GIS data used in mapping. These include the Official Zoning, City Limits, Ward, Historic Districts, Leisure and Recreation District, and various other maps. Furthermore, we provide guidance to developers and the general public on zoning and development issues.

Unified Development Code

• Unified Development Code- Adopted on December 17, 2019, last modified on February 21, 2023

Maps

• Starkville GIS Mapping- This site host all publicly available GIS maps and feature layers maintained by the Planning Department.
• Interactive Map- This map has several layers relating to zoning, wards, parcels, and flood data in addition to other information. Maps on specific topics related to development can be found below. 
• Zoning Map- Adopted on December 17, 2019, last modified on June 21, 2022 (Click here for PDF Version)
• Flood Hazards (provided by FEMA)
• Historic Districts
• Leisure and Recreation District
• Sidewalk Development Zone

Archived Maps

• 1951 Official Map - City of Starkville
• 1974 Official Map - City of Starkville
• Zoning Map 1960s-1970s
• Zoning Map 1982-1991
• Zoning Map 2000
• Zoning Map 2013

Policies

• Standard of Design & Specifications
  • Stormwater Design Manual
  • Access Management Policy
  • Standard Details and Drawings

Plans and Studies

• 2016 Comprehensive Plan- Updated on June 21, 2022 
• 2016 182 Corridor Plan
  

Applications

• Administrative Appeals
• Architecture Review
• Banner Sign Permits
• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Conceptual Master Plan Optional Districts
• Condominium Plat
• Final Plat
• Home Occupations
• Infrastructure Plan
• Landscape Waiver
• Planned Unit Development
• Portable Telecommunication Permit
• Preliminary Plat
• Rezoning
• Sign Permit
• Site Plan
• Special Events
• Special Exception
• Use Exception
• Variance

Meeting Schedules and Submission Deadlines for Boards and Commissions

• Board of Adjustments & Appeals
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Landscape Advisory Board
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Development Review Committee