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Sevier County approves updated building codes, seeks ARC housing grant and adopts road-speed and resurfacing measures
Summary
The commission approved a package of routine actions including intent to adopt the 2018 commercial codes with a 90-day intent period, an application to the Appalachian Regional Commission for a $45,000 matching planning grant for single-family housing (with match required), and resolutions setting speed limits and authorizing state aid for resurfacing; all measures passed 24–0 with one absence.
Sevier County commissioners on March 20 approved several administrative and planning measures, including an intent to adopt updated commercial building codes, authorization to apply for an Appalachian Regional Commission planning grant for housing, new speed limits on select roads, and authorization to use state aid for resurfacing.
Chris Jenkins presented Resolution 2023-03-05, explaining the county plans to update commercial codes from the 2012 to the 2018 editions. Jenkins said the older codes will remain available in the County Clerk's office for reference, there will be a 90-day intent period before formal adoption in June, fees are unchanged at this time, and new verbiage related to rental properties was added. The motion, offered by…
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