HB1657In Committee

Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7.

Tennessee HB1657 proposes to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 13, Chapter 7, by eliminating the requirement for structures rebuilt on a site to conform to the zoning regulations in effect at the time of new construction. This change affects property owners and developers by allowing greater flexibility in rebuilding without adhering to current zoning laws. Key provisions include the removal of the existing conformity requirement, potentially impacting local zoning enforcement and land use planning.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1657 proposes to amend the Tennessee Code Annotated Title 13, Chapter 7, by eliminating the requirement for structures rebuilt on a site to conform to the zoning regulations in effect at the time of new construction. This change affects property owners and developers by allowing greater flexibility in rebuilding without adhering to current zoning laws. Key provisions include the removal of the existing conformity requirement, potentially impacting local zoning enforcement and land use planning.

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Sponsor

Capley, Kip

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 14, 2026

Last Action

April 8, 2026

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Subjects
ZoningMunicipal GovernmentCounty GovernmentPlanning, Public

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