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Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals approves several variances, renews short-term rental; denies two requests

Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals · April 16, 2026
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Summary

At an April meeting, the Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals granted variances for multiple properties, approved a three-year renewal for a short-term rental, and denied a home-height variance and carport/setback requests. Several approvals were conditioned on staff recommendations and recorded plats.

The Wilson County Board of Zoning Appeals on its April agenda approved most staff-recommended variances, renewed a short-term rental permit and denied two variance requests after hearing public testimony.

The board approved Case 4390, a variance to allow an existing accessory structure to remain 2 feet from the west property line while permitting a proposed pool to meet setback requirements. Applicant Tracy Goodman told the board the structure evolved over many years and said neighbors were willing to sign support; staff had recommended denial but the board voted to approve the variance.

The board denied Case 4391, a request from Mark Brown Construction for a 3-foot height variance from the 35-foot limit for a single-family home at 4192 Murphersboro Road. Mark Brown said he could redesign roof pitches or lower interior ceiling heights; staff recommended denial and the board agreed.

In Case 4392 the board renewed a short-term rental permit for the property at 7255 Lebanon Road. Applicant Angelina Tuning said the rental…

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