A municipality, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out the provisions of this article, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality as a whole, to the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise. A municipality shall give consideration to this objective in exercising its powers under this article, including the formulation of a workable program, the approval of urban renewal plans (consistent with the general plan of the municipality), the exercise of its zoning powers, the enforcement of other laws, codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any property acquired, and the provision of necessary public improvements.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 35 - Urban Renewal and Redevelopment
§ 43-35-5. Findings and declarations of necessity
§ 43-35-7. Encouragement of private enterprise
§ 43-35-11. Finding of necessity by local governing body
§ 43-35-13. Preparation and approval of urban renewal projects and urban renewal plans
§ 43-35-19. Disposal of property in urban renewal area
§ 43-35-23. Bonds as legal investments
§ 43-35-25. Property exempt from taxes and from levy and sale by virtue of an execution
§ 43-35-27. Cooperation by public bodies
§ 43-35-29. Title of purchaser
§ 43-35-31. Exercise of powers in carrying out urban renewal project
§ 43-35-33. Urban renewal agency
§ 43-35-35. Interested public officials, commissioners or employees