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Commission schedules March training, debates code‑enforcement staffing and grant limits
Summary
Commission staff announced a March 5 training on planning rules and CUP procedures; members discussed Sevier County's experience with full-time enforcement staff, funding challenges for recurring wages, and options for phased enforcement or grant-supported roles.
Staff announced a local training session for planning commissioners on March 5 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. covering roles, subdivision regulations and conditional-use permits; staff offered to record the session for members who cannot attend. "It's Thursday, March 5 and it's right here in the building from 6 to 07:30," staff said, urging attendance.
Members then discussed enforcement capacity and funding models. A commissioner cited Sevier County's model of having full-time code enforcers and zoning staff, noting it was difficult at first but became smoother with staff on the ground. Commissioners also cautioned that grant funds are often year-to-year and may not be appropriate to pay ongoing wages; one member said the county attorney, commissioners and sheriff need to be coordinated for enforcement to work effectively.
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