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Sevier County Commission approves multiple rezoning requests and zoning amendments; denies Pigeon Forge-area rezoning
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Summary
The commission approved a set of rezoning requests and zoning-code amendments, denied two Pigeon Forge-area rezoning petitions as spot zoning, and authorized routine administrative measures including trustee release and notary approvals. One rezoning passed 24-1 (Greg Haggard opposed).
At its April 15 meeting, the Sevier County Commission approved a slate of rezoning requests, adopted targeted amendments to the county zoning resolution, and approved routine administrative items.
Key votes included: - Resolution 2024-04-01 (Cross Over Road): Rezoned PO Tax Map 51 Parcel 84.00 from R-1 (Rural Residential) to C-1 (Rural Commercial). Motion by Kent Woods; passed 25-0. - Resolution 2024-04-02 (12350 Chapman Highway): Rezoned PO Tax Map 58 Parcel 53.00 from A-1 (Agricultural) to C-1 (Rural Commercial). Motion by Kent Woods; passed 25-0. - Resolution 2024-04-03 (1234 Boyds Creek Highway): Rezoned PO Tax Map 35 Parcel 32.26 from A01 (Agricultural) to C-2 (General Commercial) to align with adjacent high-density residential development plans. Planning Director James Temple said a sewer line exists and no new tap is required. Motion by C. Ogle; passed 24-1 (Commissioner Greg Haggard voted No). - Resolutions 2024-04-04 and 2024-04-05 (Walt Price Road parcels): Both were recommended against by the Pigeon Forge Regional Planning Commission as spot zoning and were denied by motion of Greg Haggard and H. Pitner; both denials passed 24-0. - Resolution 2024-04-06: The commission approved targeted amendments to zoning definitions, parking rules (now generally one parking space per bedroom on larger cabins), driveway/grade clarifications (maximum driveway grade guidance discussed), sign regulation clarifications (affirming off-premise signs are not allowed since 2019), and a procedural change in which building permits will be issued through Building Inspection following initial zoning review. Motion by Greg Haggard; passed 24-1.
Administrative actions recorded in the meeting included: a petition to release the county trustee from further liability for 2022 tax collection (Trustee’s office reported 98.66% collection; the commission approved release under TCA 67-5-2407), confirmation of Board of Equalization appointments, approval to set the delinquent property tax attorney fee at 10% for recoveries, and approval of 35 notary public applicants.
Only one contested roll-call vote was recorded: Resolution 2024-04-03 passed 24-1 with Greg Haggard the lone No vote; another zoning amendment passed 24-1 (M. Chambers voted No). Other items passed unanimously or by voice as noted in the minutes.
The commission did not take final action on the Dollar General parcel on Jones Cove Road; planning staff said required permits are pending and no rezoning application from the current property owner was recorded at the meeting.