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Sevier County adopts subdivision, street and design code updates amid heated public comment on Class D roads
Summary
Sevier County commissioners adopted three ordinances updating subdivision, streets and design standards on March 23, 2026, and heard extended public comment about proposed removals from the Class D road inventory that nearby residents said would limit access to properties.
Sevier County commissioners on March 23 adopted three ordinances—2026-3-1, 2026-3-2 and 2026-3-3—that update County Code Chapters 152 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), 153 (Subdivision), and the county’s Design and Construction Standards.
The changes were presented by Micklane Farmer of Jones & DeMille Engineering, who said several updates were required by state law to keep county standards current. The commission approved the ordinances unanimously after a public hearing and a period of public comment.
Why it matters: the amendments modify the county’s technical standards and subdivision rules that shape future road construction, lot layout and public infrastructure., which can affect property access and development costs for…
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