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Sevier County Commission approves series of resolutions, including zoning change, bond authorization and EMS fee update
Summary
The Sevier County Commission on Oct. 21 approved multiple resolutions: a zoning change for 4543 East Parkway, establishment of a Building and Fire Board of Appeals, an initial $10 million bond issuance resolution, updates to ambulance fees, disaster relief appropriations after Hurricane Helene, a lease authorization, recognition of emergency telecommunicators, and 35 notary appointments. All motions passed by roll call (22–0; 3 absent).
The Sevier County Commission met Oct. 21 and approved a package of resolutions covering zoning, administrative boards, debt authorizations, fee updates and disaster relief.
Among the actions, the commission adopted Resolution 2024-10-01 to rezone Tax Map 110E Group A Parcel 25.00 (4543 East Parkway) from A-1 agricultural and C-2 general commercial to C-1 rural commercial. The motion was made by Gary Cole and seconded by Greg Haggard; the roll call vote was 22 Yes, 0 No, 3 Absent.
The board also created a county Building and Fire Board of Appeals through Resolution 2024-10-02 to provide a formal avenue for members of the public to challenge building- and fire-inspection decisions. Fire Chief David Puckett explained the board’s purpose before the commission approved the measure (motion…
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