
Planning and Building
services to our citizens, customers, visitors and employees
eTrakit Web Portal
The link to the web portal above provides access to building permit and code enforcement information. Licensed contractors (who have set up an account) may request inspections through this portal.
Contact
Planning
662-892-9334
Building Inspections
662-892-9333
Code Enforcement Officers
Robin Miller – 662-892-9341; Kevin Talley – 662-892-9337; Tim Presley – 662-892-9343
Geographic Information System (GIS)
662-892-9327
Planning & Building Fax
662-892-9346
Planning and Building Department Profile
The Olive Branch Planning and Building Department consists of the Director of Planning and Building, Assistant Director of Planning, Associate Planner, Planning Secretary, the Building Official, Assistant Building Official, Building Inspectors, Code Enforcement Officers, a GIS Technician, and Building Permit Clerks.
The Planning Division
The Planning Division is responsible for comprehensive development review including zoning, platting, variances, and other permits. Also managing land within the City per the General Development Plan, which includes long-range, and strategic planning. Other duties include planning related data management and research, coordination with Building Inspections, geographic information systems, and professional and administrative support for public boards and commissions.
Building Inspections and Code Enforcement
Building Department and Code Enforcement are responsible for permitting all construction and conducting inspections of the work. Building codes and ordinances have been enacted and amended, when necessary, to ensure good, safe buildings. Permits are the vehicle which the City uses to inspect all construction work as it progresses. The property owner is ultimately responsible for obtaining proper permits although the action application can be delegated to the contractor.
Commonly Requested Forms and Applications
Are now available. Please feel free to print appropriate application and informational sheet (if necessary) and return to the address below with correct fee, if applicable. If you should have questions please feel free to contact the Planning and Building Department at the phone numbers listed above.
Request For Information Form with Ordinance
PLEASE NOTE: Fees are subject to change. Call ahead for current rates.
It is a good idea to check with the Building Department before you begin any type of construction. Before you dig, please call “MS 811” at 1-800-227-6477 for underground line locations. It’s the law!