Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 847: Zoning - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2025, a deed of conveyance of real property to include the zoning classification of the property at the time the deed is recorded; prescribes a process by which a local zoning authority may notify a state department, agency, or officer of a local zoning violation by a business resulting in the revocation or suspension of a license, permit, or certificate of a business in violation of a local zoning ordinance, resolution, or law; prescribes the process for reinstatement or appeal, including the assessment of a reinstatement fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 68.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 847 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Zoning - As introduced, requires, on and after July 1, 2025, a deed of conveyance of real property to include the zoning classification of the property at the time the deed is recorded; prescribes a process by which a local zoning authority may notify a state department, agency, or officer of a local zoning violation by a business resulting in the revocation or suspension of a license, permit, or certificate of a business in violation of a local zoning ordinance, resolution, or law; prescribes the process for reinstatement or appeal, including the assessment of a reinstatement fee. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 13; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 62; Title 66 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican).