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Neighbors ask commission to review temporary‑use permit at 2256 Valley View; county staff says RV may remain up to eight months
Summary
Neighbors said a temporary‑use permit allowing an RV at 2256 Valley View appears to conflict with Section 4.3 of the zoning resolution, noting the original dwelling burned six years ago; staff said the property received a temporary permit and owner has eight months to place a manufactured home, while codes will address ongoing debris and maintenance issues.
Residents near 2256 Valley View Road raised concerns at the Nov. 17 Cheatham County Commission meeting about a temporary‑use permit that allowed an RV to replace a home destroyed by fire years earlier. Neighbors argued the county’s zoning resolution (Section 4.03(h) as referenced by speakers) limits temporary dwellings to situations where the principal structure is actively being reconstructed and generally caps duration at 18 months; they said the qualifying fire occurred roughly six years ago.
James Christie, who identified his address as 2260 Valley View Road, said the RV’s presence has produced trash and noise, and that no reconstruction activity has been observed. Tess Heiser, a nearby property owner who identified herself as an attorney, asked the commission for an immediate review, saying the permit issuance did not appear to align with the section’s plain language.
In response staff explained that 2256 Valley View was issued a temporary‑use permit for an RV following a destroyed home and that the owner intends to place a manufactured home. Staff told the commission the owner "has 8 months to complete the home; if not completed in 8 months, RV has to go." Staff also said certificates of completion exist for the septic system and there is a water tap; codes staff flagged debris and property‑maintenance concerns and said notices of violation will be issued if the problems persist.
Commissioners and staff distinguished zoning‑eligibility questions from property‑maintenance enforcement. Legal and planning staff noted some enforcement tools are constrained by state law and that not all trash/debris complaints are zoning violations; however, staff said they will pursue notices of violation and civil procedures where appropriate.
Next steps: Staff indicated it will follow up with codes enforcement about debris and utilities at the site, and the county will expect the owner to meet the eight‑month timeline for placing a manufactured home or remove the RV. Residents asked the commission to ensure the permit conforms to Section 4.03 and to pursue enforcement if it does not.
Speakers quoted or referenced in this article appear in the meeting transcript.
