Zoning Ordinance

it is first submitted to and approved by the Athens Municipal-Regional Planning Commission or, if disapproved, shall receive a majority vote of the entire membership of the Athens City Council. Before finally adopting any such amendment, the city council shall hold a public hearing thereon, at least fifteen (15) day's notice of the time and place of which shall be given by at least one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county.

A. Application Required:

An application for an amendment to this Zoning Code shall be filed with the Community Development Office on forms provided by said Department. Said application shall state the purpose of the amendment and any other information pertinent to the request that the Planning Commission and City Council may require.

B. Application Fee Required:

A non-refundable fee shall be paid to the City of Athens with each application requesting an amendment to this Zoning Code to defray the costs of notices, the hearing, and miscellaneous expenses.

C. Planning Commission Review Required:

In accordance with Section 13-7-204 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, no amendment shall become effective unless it is first submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission, or if disapproved, shall receive the favorable vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Athens City Council. A Planning Commission recommendation shall become null and void after a period of one (1) year if the amendment has not been submitted to the Athens City Council by that time.

6.10. COMPLAINT PROCEDURE.

Whenever a violation of this Zoning Code occurs, any person may file a complaint. Said complaint shall be in writing and shall be filed with the Office of the Department of Community Development, who shall properly record such complaint and immediately investigate, and take action thereon as provided by this Zoning Code.

6.11. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.

Violation of the provisions of this Zoning Code or failure to comply with any of its requirement shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this Zoning Code or fails to comply with any of its requirements, shall upon conviction thereof be fined under the general penalty clause of the Athens Municipal Code.

6.12. REMEDIES.

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