Planning & Zoning

SEVIER COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING
227 CEDAR STREET
SEVIERVILLE, TN 37862
PHONE: 865-453-3882    FAX: 865-453-5923
 
 
The Building Inspections Office and Planning and Zoning Offices handle the new construction permitting process. Prior to zoning approval and permitting, and building construction permitting, the following uses should contact the Sevier County Health Department. The Tennessee Department regulates these uses through the Sevier County Health Department:
  • Food service establishments
  • Public swimming pools
  • Tattoo and/or body piercing establishments
  • Hotels and motels
  • Organized campgrounds

Beginning Monday April 24, 2023, we will begin using On-line permitting for all new building permit applications.
Any questions concerning setting up your account will need to be directed to their helpline at 866-957-3764 or visit the website.
Sevier County QR Code


For more information, contact the Sevier County Health Department at 865-453-2787 or email  sevierco.hd@tn.gov.   Click here for more information.

Failure to get plan approval from the Health Department before construction can cost substantial time and money to make necessary corrections.

MEETINGS:
THE SEVIER COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5 PM IN THE COURTHOUSE 3RD FLOOR MEETING ROOM (COUNTY COMMISSION ROOM) AT THE SEVIER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 125 COURT AVE.

THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BZA) MEETS, AS NEEDED, ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 4 PM, IN THE COURTHOUSE 3RD FLOOR MEETING ROOM (COUNTY COMMISSION ROOM) AT THE SEVIER COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 125 COURT AVE.

ALL SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR THE BZA MUST BE RECEIVED 21 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE MEETINGS.

REGULATIONS: CLICK ON REGULATIONS TO VIEW OR PRINT
SEVIER COUNTY ZONING RESOLUTION (UPDATED 05-17-2021)
SEVIER COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (UPDATED 4-11-2023)

APPLICATIONS & DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT
COMMERCIAL ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMIT
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REQUEST
REZONING REQUEST
ZONING LETTER REQUEST
COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN
SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT

SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS, ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND FEES, TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT.
 
STAFF:
JAMES TEMPLE, JR. - PLANNING DIRECTOR
 - ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR
CYNTHIA LETHCO - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DANIELLE CAVETTE - PLANNING TECHNICIAN