Monroe City Zoning Code

1. The use of land or the construction, alteration, repair, or removal of any building or structure or any part thereof, as provided or as restricted in this ordinance, shall not be commenced, or proceeded with, except pursuant to the issuance of a written permit by the city, unless specifically exempted.
2. Every applicant for a permit that is required by the law, shall, upon request of the City Council,  file written information, plans, specifications, or other such data as shall be deemed necessary for the full and accurate exposition of the proposed construction, alteration, or use with relation to the regulations of this ordinance.  Such material shall be kept on file in the City's office.
3. The City Council shall not grant a permit for the construction, or alteration of any building or structure if such construction or alteration would be in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance.
4. Whenever such a permit is refused because of the violation of some provision of this ordinance, the reason for such refusal shall be clearly stated in writing and provided to the applicant.
5. Whenever development or construction is or may be subject to geologic or flood hazards, the Land Use Authority shall use reasonable efforts to notify the developer or builder of such potential hazards, provided that the City shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by such hazards.
6. A floodplain development permit is the mechanism by which the City evaluates any and all impacts of activities proposed within regulated floodplains.  Any proposed development within a designed floodplain shall be required to submit an application for and obtain a floodplain development permit pursuant to Title 11 of the City’s Code prior to the commencement of work.
7. A floodplain development permit may be revoked by the City if:
8. Any false statements are made in the application.
9. The effective Flood Insurance Rate Map has been revised.
10. The work is not done in accordance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
11. The actual work is different from what is described and submitted to the City as part of the floodplain development permit.
12.  If revoked, all work shall cease until the City re-issues the floodplain development permit.  If the permit cannot be re-issued, the property owner shall be responsible for either correcting the issue(s) hindering re-issuance or may be required to remove any improvements that may have already occurred. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 3-1-2024, 4/9/2024

All construction coming under the provisions of this ordinance shall follow all current codes used by the Sevier County Building Official/Inspector.

HISTORY:

Ord. 3-1-2024, 4/9/2024

The Zoning Administrator is designated and authorized as the officer charged with the enforcement of this ordinance.

HISTORY:

Ord. 3-1-2024, 4/9/2024

The Zoning Administrator or designee  is authorized to inspect or cause to be inspected all buildings and structures in the course of construction, modification, or repair and to inspect land uses to determine compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.

HISTORY:

Ord. 3-1-2024, 4/9/2024