KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE ) — A newly-introduced bill would change the way Tennesseans are able to give their input on proposed developments.
The bill, introduced in the Senate by Senator Richard Briggs, would amend the state’s zoning and open meetings acts. It reads as follows:
“As introduced, requires a local legislative body to approve an application for a proposed development without allowing public comment, if the legislative body determines that the proposed development is in substantial compliance with the zoning regulations or map that was previously made available for public review and comment.”
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Briggs said the bill is meant to make the process of development less chaotic…