D’Iberville Casinos Update
Planning Commission Votes For Waterfront Zoning Change In D’Iberville
In D’Iberville Tuesday night, the Planning commission voted unanimously for a zoning change that could lead to a casino and other developments east of the 1-110 bridge.
Right now casinos can locate in D’Iberville west of I -110. Now, if the city council approves the recommendation from the planning commission, casinos will also be legal east of 1-110.
“The border’s of course, going to be Jackson County. Northern boundary’s going to be Quave Road, Gorenflo Road, and across to Rodriguez,” said City Manager Richard Rose.
It’s not just casinos that would be able to locate there, but also condos and other retail developments. As for people who lost their homes and want to rebuild in that area, they can do so under existing zoning laws.
Before the vote, residents had a chance to comment. No one opposed the zoning change.
“After this storm, it occurred to me that we could have a casino on either side of the bridge. We could have ourselves a nice little gateway to Biloxi’s monopoly,” said one resident.
Another resident saic, “We lost everything. We’re still in the FEMA trailer. Insurance gave us nothing. It’s the story in this area of D’Iberville. This will really help a lot of people get on with their lives.”
Any gaming establishment there would still have to follow existing state law. That means it could not be more than 800 feet from the waterline. As of right now, Rose says no developer has filed an intent with the city to build a casino east of I-110.
Source: WLOX