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    Citizens in Action
 


Citizen awareness and participation is the cornerstone of a healthy government, economy and quality of community life.  Here you will find the  latest information about important current issues.

 

Bay St. Louis Harbor Feasibility Study

Click below to read it in PDF format. It's been split into three parts to facilitate downloading.

Study - Part 1

Study - Part 2

Study - Part 3

 

The new Bay St. Louis Comprehensive plan was passed by the City Council on March 17th.

Click below to access the complete plan.

Click here for more.

 

Main Street Program

Hancock County is one of the first county communities in the state to be accepted into the Mississippi Main Street Program. Click here to read more about this exciting program. To volunteer with this initiative, call the Chamber office at 228.467.9048.

 

Recycle Hancock Takes Off!

Find out about an exiting new drive to establish recycling in Hancock County - the group recently received grant funding for local recycling drop-off points! Check back here soon for more details.

Also, learn about the group's other beautification efforts like clean-up efforts community gardens. To join, volunteer, or find out more about Recycle Hancock, contact Marcie Baria at 601.918.0658 or Judy Voght at 228.463.0067. You may also e-mail:
marcie.baria@gmail.com

 

Voice Your Vision
Hancock County Comprehensive Plan

Click here to learn more about the Comprehensive Planning process and why your participation is so vital!

Click here to download the Hancock County Comprehensive Plan.

Click here to download a Hancock County Future Land Use Map.

 

Bay St. Louis Historic District

In December 2008, the Bay St. Louis City Council enacted an ordinance that formed an official historic district. To read more about the process and see the answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

 

Click here to access the Preservation Ordinance and guidelines for applying for a Certificate of Appropriateness.