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Commission refers potential tiny-home development compliance issues to County Attorney
Summary
Following a Planning Commission recommendation, Cocke County voted to refer review of a new tiny-home development to the County Attorney to determine compliance with zoning and subdivision rules and to take necessary enforcement steps, including litigation if warranted.
The Cocke County Legislative Body voted Feb. 18 to refer the Planning Commission’s recommendation on a new tiny-home development in progress to the County Attorney for review.
Commissioner Jeff Eslinger moved that the County Attorney begin action against the development per the Planning Commission recommendation; the motion was amended to direct the County Attorney to review the recommendation, consult with county officials, and take whatever steps the County Attorney deems reasonable and necessary to assure compliance with applicable zoning and subdivision rules and regulations and state law, including, if appropriate, litigation. The amended motion was seconded by Rick Vassar and passed with a recorded vote of 11 ayes, 3 absent.
Why it matters: The referral empowers the County Attorney to investigate potential noncompliance and to pursue enforcement options; the minutes indicate the motion contemplates a range of actions up to litigation but does not specify a timeline or particular violations.
Next steps: County Attorney to review Planning Commission materials, consult county officials, and take necessary legal steps per the referral.
