Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7, Part 4.
Tennessee HB1279 amends existing law to exempt privately-owned properties built after 1899 and located in tourism development zones from the authority of historic zoning commissions regarding non-historic aspects of construction projects. The bill affects property owners in these zones by allowing them to proceed with projects without requiring approval from historic zoning commissions, provided they submit a good faith affidavit and an architect's opinion. Key provisions include the establishment of a presumption of correctness for the architect's opinion and the ability of local fire marshals to override historic zoning commission decisions related to life or safety issues.
Tennessee HB1279 amends existing law to exempt privately-owned properties built after 1899 and located in tourism development zones from the authority of historic zoning commissions regarding non-historic aspects of construction projects. The bill affects property owners in these zones by allowing them to proceed with projects without requiring approval from historic zoning commissions, provided they submit a good faith affidavit and an architect's opinion. Key provisions include the establishment of a presumption of correctness for the architect's opinion and the ability of local fire marshals to override historic zoning commission decisions related to life or safety issues.
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Hill, Timothy
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 19, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee