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Neighbors say temporary dwelling at 2256 Valley View violates county rules; staff says RV allowed while manufactured home is placed
Summary
Neighbors told commissioners a temporary-use permit issued for 2256 Valley View Road appears inconsistent with the county zoning resolution’s 18-month limit because the qualifying fire occurred six years ago. County building staff said an RV permit is in place and the owner has eight months to complete placement of a manufactured home; property-maintenance enforcement was promised if debris remains.
Neighbors told the Cheatham County Commission on Nov. 17 they believe a temporary‑use permit allowing an RV at 2256 Valley View Road violates the county zoning resolution’s time limits for hardship permits. James Christie, who lives next door at 2260 Valley View Road, said the fire that destroyed the principal structure occurred about six years ago and that the temporary provision is limited to 18 months; he said the recent permit has produced trash, an unhooked trailer and sustained noise that harm nearby residents.
Tess Heizer, a nearby property owner who identified herself as an attorney, asked the commission to review whether the special hardship permit aligns with Section 4.03(h) of the Cheatham County zoning resolution. “Under the plain language and intent of the ordinance, the temporary dwelling allowance cannot be revived six years after a qualifying event,” she said.
County staff responded that 2256 Valley View was issued a temporary-use permit for an RV to replace a burned home and that the intent is to place a manufactured home on the property. Staff stated the owner has eight months to complete the home, after which the RV must be removed if work is not finished; staff also noted there is administrative discretion and that an extension could be considered consistent with the zoning text (which references an 18‑month limit for temporary dwellings).
Staff said they have observed property-maintenance issues and that if debris, junk or other code violations persist they will issue notices of violation and pursue civil penalties consistent with county property-maintenance procedures. Staff also noted the property has septic-completion paperwork and a water tap on file; occupancy without proper hookups could trigger separate code enforcement actions.
The commission did not take a separate vote to rescind or modify the permit during the meeting; staff said follow-up inspections and enforcement actions would occur if violations continue and the matter will be addressed administratively and in follow-up communications with the property owner.
