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Application by Moran Timber Farms, LLC to fill non-tidal wetlands and stream for the construction of single-family homes and apartment buildings near Old Fort Bayou Rd, Ocean Springs, Jackson Co

Moran Timber Farms, LLC has filed notice of a proposed project which requires review by the MS Department of Marine Resources to ensure compliance with the state’s approved Coastal Program under the Coastal Zone Management Act.

The applicant is proposing to permanently fill 66.15 acres of non-tidal wetlands for the construction of 238 single family residential lots and 22 apartment buildings and culvert 162.89 linear feet of stream for road crossings. The project is located south of Old Fort Bayou Road and along Moran Pointe Parkway, Ocean Springs, Jackson County, MS. View the full application at the link(s) below.

Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity must submit those comments in writing to Alyssa Timbs by mail at the Department of Marine Resources at 1141 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, by email at alyssa.timbs@dmr.ms.gov, or by using the form below before 1:00 p.m. on the day February 16, 2026

Comment Submission Form

You should receive an acknowledgement of your comment from Alyssa Timbs by email. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please contact alyssa.timbs@dmr.ms.gov.

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