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BZA denies major home-based tree-service request at Gee Road, citing neighborhood impact concerns

5760698 · September 10, 2025
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Summary

Rutherford County’s Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request to operate a major home-based tree service at 2079 Gee Road, finding the proposed number of vehicles, outdoor storage and burning practices incompatible with the residential neighborhood.

The Rutherford County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to deny a request for a major home-based business to operate a tree-trimming and removal service from a residence at 2079 Gee Road.

Planning staff described the 1.17-acre RM-zoned site and said the applicant sought approval to operate a tree service with three nonresident employees and to store four work vehicles on the property, including a bucket truck and a chipper truck. Staff noted concerns about outdoor storage and recommended conditions if the board chose to approve, but reported that the request met some but not all criteria for a major home-based business.

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