HB0317

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13, Chapter 7, relative to zoning.

Complete·5/13/25

HB0317 amends Tennessee zoning laws to enhance transparency and due process in zoning appeals.

HB0317 amends Tennessee zoning laws by requiring building permit officials to inform applicants of their right to appeal to the board of zoning appeals. It mandates that the board of zoning appeals inform parties of their right to seek judicial review of the board's decisions. The act also requires the board to maintain records of proceedings, elect officers, and include written statements of reasons for actions. Effective July 1, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 363

Apr 16, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 15, 2025

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025