Livingston Zoning Board Denies Billboard Sign Appeal

The Livingston Board of Zoning Appeals voted Monday night to uphold the city codes director’s decision to deny eight new digital signs. City Attorney Andre Greppin said as part of the application that the billboards would change images at least every eight seconds. Greppin said the city’s ordinance states that the signs would be considered […]
Judd Appointed As Interim On Algood Zoning Appeals

A familiar face will be joining the Algood Board of Zoning Appeals as Patt Judd appointed by Algood City Council Tuesday night. Judd said she wanted to return to the local government because of Algood’s growth and the limited space available. “One of the things that concerns me is what’s going to happen to our […]
Algood Planning Tables Pet Facility Decision

Algood Planning Commission accepted for study the final site plan for a new multi-purpose pet facility on Highway 111, near Mirandy Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals must still rule on a 20-foot setback variance request from the owner. After that variance is heard, the Planning Commission would rule on the site plan. The facility […]
Cookeville BZA Approves Signage And Parking Variance For Large Retail Development

Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for signage with proposed commercial development at the old Norwalk Site on South Willow Avenue. Development Management Group Representative Ken Knuckles requested variances for the height and square footage for three different signs for the proposed 260,000-square-foot shopping center with retail and restaurant opportunities. “It was important to […]
Cookeville BZA To Consider Variances For Potential Commercial Property On S. Willow

Cookeville Board of Zoning appeals will consider a potential variance this week for a large retail development at the corner of South Willow Avenue and I-40. The preliminary plan calls for a some 148,000 square foot anchor tenant with at least five other adjacent retailers. This week’s zoning appeals focus on the signage and parking […]
Algood To Consider Term Limits For BZA, Planning Commission

Algood City Council will consider new term limits for those serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Municipal Planning Commission. City Manager Keith Morrison said that the limits would be six consecutive years for those on the BZA and eight consecutive years for those on the Planning Commission. “A council member just requested […]
Cookeville BZA Approves Breen Lane Bed And Breakfast

A new bed and breakfast is coming to Cookeville after the Board of Zoning Appeals approved the special request Thursday. Planning Director Jon Ward said the property at 140 Breen Lane meet the required conditions. “The city had received an application for a special exception to allow a bed and breakfast home in a single […]
Cookeville BZA To Consider N. Maple Ave. B&B

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals will review the establishment of a new bed and breakfast Thursday. The North Maple Avenue proposed location is in a single family residential district. Planning Director Jon Ward said in order for a short-term rental to operate in that zone, certain conditions must be met. “The property has to […]
Cookeville Bed And Breakfast Zoning Approved

A bed and breakfast has been approved by the Cookeville Board Of Zoning Appeals for Dry Valley Road. “I believe this is our first bed and breakfast home that has been approved in the City of Cookeville,” City Planning Director Jon Ward said. “We have several short-term rentals.” The homeowner appealed to the Board of […]
Algood Zoning Allows Exception To Doctor

Algood’s Board of Zoning Appeals has granted a special exception to allow a business to operate out of residence. Algood’s Planning Director Tommy Lee said a local mental health provider approached the town and her neighbors about the exception. Dr. Annette Gallardo is a mental health counselor previously working out of an office in Cookeville. […]









