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Zoning Ordinance

July 14, 2021 edition. Later amendments are not incorporated into this copy. Municipal source ↗ · Download full document · Markdown

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The following procedure is established to provide procedures for review of a proposed use by the Board of Zoning Appeals. The procedure shall be the same whether review is required by this ordinance or whether a review is requested by the building inspector to determine whether a proposed use is potentially noxious, dangerous or offensive.

A. Application:

A request shall be filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals for review. Said request shall list the location and intended use of the site, and other material pertinent to the request which the Board of Zoning Appeals may require.

B. Restrictions:

In the exercise of its approval, the Board of Zoning Appeals may impose such conditions upon the proposed uses of buildings or land as it may deem advisable in the furtherance of the general purposes of this ordinance.

C. Validity of Plans:

All approved plans, conditions, restrictions, and rules made a part of the approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall constitute certification on the part of the applicant that the proposed use shall conform to such regulations at all times.

D. Time Limit:

All requests reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be decided within a timely manner, and the applicant shall be provided with either a written notice of approval or denial.

6.07. CITY OF ATHENS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS.

An Athens Board of Zoning Appeals is hereby established in accordance with 13-7-201 through 13-7-211 of Tennessee Code Annotated. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the Athens City Council. The membership shall consist of one (1) designated member of the Planning Commission (the Mayor or a Councilperson), one (1) appointed members of the Planning Commission, and three (3) members appointed at large. The Board members shall be appointed to five (5) - year terms; however, the initial appointments shall be arranged so that the term of one (1) member will expire each year.

A. Procedure:

Meetings of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall be held at the call of the chairman, and at such other times as the Board may determine. Such chairman or, in his absence, the vice- chairman, may administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses. All meetings of

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