Committee adopts stormwater update and explains when planning staff may approve final plats under new state guidance

Sep 15, 2026

Committee approved a stormwater-resolution update to align with TDEC permit requirements and discussed a resolution authorizing planning staff to approve final plats in limited circumstances (examples and statutory citations discussed); staff said final plats approved by staff require prior preliminary approval by the planning commission.

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The committee approved an update to the county stormwater resolution to incorporate new Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation permit language. Staff explained the update aligns county practice with revised state permit requirements.

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