Commission passes changes to zoning codes
Anderson County will allow developers and residents to have minimum 20,000 square-foot lots instead of 22,000 square feet on lots that require septic tanks.
“It makes things more friendly to development, because basically if you have an acre of ground and you cut out 22,000 square feet, you’re at a deficit to get a new lot.”
Danny Phillips, Anderson County planning and zoning coordinator told the County Commission at its Nov. 17 meeting.
He added that 22,000 square feet is 0.51 acres, which is an awkward number to use for dividing lots.
He said a septic tank system does not typically require 22,000 square feet.
The commission passed this resolution alongside other zoning changes at its Monday, Nov. 17 meeting.
Another change involved adding regulations on short-term rentals, giving developers who want to have them an application process and requiring a safety checklist.
The full text of these resolutions is available online in the consent agenda for the Nov. 17 meeting at andersontn.org.