Tupelo Development Services

Plan Review Thursday!!

Today, our intern Nealee joined us for Plan Review Thursday to see firsthand how departments work together to review development projects in the City of Tupelo.

Pictured are some members of our review team: Kristian Skou (Fire Marshal), Josh Grubbs, Kelly Knight, and Brent Spears (Public Works), Al Jones (Tupelo Water & Light), Patrick Reagan (Building Official), Penny Jolly (Plan Review Coordinator), and Mandolyn Shurden (Zoning Technician).

Thank you to our team for their continued collaboration in helping development projects move forward efficiently.

At the BOAM Summer Conference, more pics of Building Official Patrick Reagan being honored with the Building Official of the Year Award.

Congratulations to Patrick Reagan, the City of Tupelo’s Building Official, for being named the Building Official of the Year by the Building Officials Association of Mississippi!

This award recognizes Patrick’s outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to building a stronger and safer community. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and grateful for all he does for the City of Tupelo.

Join us in congratulating Patrick on this incredible honor! 👏🎉

Congrats to Troy Peck!

Crisis Intervention Training

Congratulations to the Tupelo Police Department officers who recently completed CIT training last week. Pictured left to right: Officer Washington, Corporal Moore, Lieutenant Carter, Officer Graham, Reserve Officer Peck, and Officer Neal.

CIT training focuses on helping officers recognize and effectively respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. It provides tools to safely de-escalate situations and connect people with the care and resources they need.

We’re proud of these officers for their commitment to ongoing training and service to our community!

🏡 DID YOU KNOW? 🏡

Code Enforcement plays an important role in keeping Tupelo clean, safe, and attractive for everyone who lives, works, and visits our community.

A few common requirements found in the Tupelo Development Code include:

✅ Grass, weeds, and vegetation must be maintained and not allowed to become overgrown.

✅ Junk, debris, and discarded materials should not be accumulated on residential or commercial properties.

✅ Vehicles should be properly licensed and operable when stored on a property, unless otherwise permitted by the Development Code.

Maintaining your property helps protect neighborhood appearance, property values, and public health and safety.

Together, we can keep Tupelo looking its best! 🌳✨

Tupelo Development Services will be closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Happy Happy Birthday Bobby! Wishing you the best day! We are so happy to have you on our team!

Celebrating the April birthdays — Patrick Reagan, Chief Building Inspector, and Howard Outlaw, Building Inspector! 🎂

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to keeping our city safe and thriving do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly thankful for all that you do each and every day!

Wishing you both a fantastic birthday filled with celebration! 🎈🎉

Happy Birthday, Brylee Hall! 🎉

Brylee is our amazing Rental Coordinator, and although she’s recently stepped into this role, she is absolutely crushing it! We are so proud of you and the incredible job you’re doing.

Fun fact: Brylee enjoys baking and is learning how to cross stitch 🧵💕

Wishing you the best birthday and a wonderful year ahead!