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Soddy‑Daisy delegates small subdivision plat review to planning staff under state law
Summary
The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 2 to delegate review authority for subdivision plats of five lots or fewer to city planning staff, citing T.C.A. §13‑4‑302 and Public Chapter 994; City Attorney Elliott said the state legislature approved the change to streamline the process.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Sept. 1, 2022, to adopt Resolution No. 2, delegating review authority for eligible subdivision plats of no more than five lots to the city's planning staff. City Attorney Elliott told the board the state legislature passed a bill (reflected in T.C.A. §13‑4‑302 and Public Chapter 994) enabling staff approval for small subdivisions, which he said should smooth and speed the subdivision review process.
Vice‑Mayor Cothran moved the resolution and Commissioner Shipley seconded. No dissents were recorded. The resolution references state statutory authority; the board's action implements the state change at the local level and shifts routine administrative authority from the commission to planning staff for qualifying plats.
For property owners and applicants, the change may reduce the need for a formal commission hearing for small subdivisions; applicants should consult the city planning office for application requirements and any remaining discretionary review steps.
