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TN Code § 13-7-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 5 - Temporary Family Healthcare Structures|§ 13-7-502. Temporary Family Healthcare Structure as Permitted Accessory Use — Permit

   For all purposes under this chapter, zoning ordinances may consider as a permitted accessory use in any single-family residential zoning district on lots zoned for single-family detached dwellings, any temporary family healthcare structures that are:  For use by a caregiver in providing care for a mentally or physically impaired person; and   On property owned or occupied by the caregiver as their residence.     Temporary family healthcare structures shall comply with any local requirements for accessory dwelling structures of this type. Temporary family healthcare structures shall comply with all setback requirements that apply to the primary structure and with any maximum floor area ratio limitations that may apply to the primary structure. Only one (1) temporary family healthcare structure shall be allowed on a lot or parcel of land.     Any person proposing to install a temporary family healthcare structure shall first obtain a permit from the local governing body, for which the local government may charge a fee of up to one hundred dollars ($100). The local government may not withhold such permit if the applicant provides sufficient proof of compliance with this section. The local government may require that the applicant provide evidence of compliance with this section on an annual basis as long as the temporary family healthcare structure remains on the property. This evidence may involve the inspection by the locality of the temporary family healthcare structure at reasonable times convenient to the caregiver, not limited to any annual compliance confirmation.
TN Code § 13-7-503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 5 - Temporary Family Healthcare Structures|§ 13-7-503. Compliance With Local Codes and Ordinances and Applicable Requirements of Department of Health

 Any temporary family healthcare structure installed pursuant to this part shall comply with any local codes and ordinances to connect to any water, sewer, and electric utilities that are serving the primary residence on the property and shall comply with all applicable requirements of the department of health.
TN Code § 13-7-504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 5 - Temporary Family Healthcare Structures|§ 13-7-504. Signage, Advertisement, or Other Promotion of Existence of Structure Not Permitted

 No signage advertising or otherwise promoting the existence of the structure shall be permitted either on the exterior of the temporary family healthcare structure or elsewhere on the property.
TN Code § 13-7-505 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 5 - Temporary Family Healthcare Structures|§ 13-7-505. Removal of Structure — Revocation of Permit

  Any temporary family healthcare structure installed pursuant to this section shall be removed by the property owner within thirty (30) days from which the mentally or physically impaired person is no longer receiving or is no longer in need of the assistance provided for in this section. The local government may fine the property owner up to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day for a violation of this section, with each day constituting a separate offense.   The local governing body, or planning commission on its behalf, may revoke the permit granted pursuant to § 13-7-502(b) if the permit holder violates this section. Additionally, the local governing body may seek injunctive relief or other appropriate actions or proceedings in the circuit court of that locality to ensure compliance with this section. The local codes department or building inspector is vested with all necessary authority on behalf of the governing body of the locality to ensure compliance with this section.
TN Code § 13-7-601 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 6 - Short-Term Rental Unit Act|§ 13-7-601. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Short-Term Rental Unit Act.”
TN Code § 13-7-603 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 6 - Short-Term Rental Unit Act|§ 13-7-603. Effect of Ordinance or Other Requirement That Prohibits or Regulates Use of Property as Short-Term Rental Unit

  Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), an ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement of any type that prohibits, effectively prohibits, or otherwise regulates the use of property as a short-term rental unit shall not apply to property if the property was being used as a short-term rental unit by the owner of the property prior to the enactment of the ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement by the local governing body. The ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement in effect at the time the property began being used as a short-term rental unit is the law that governs the use of the property as a short-term rental unit until the property is sold, transferred, ceases being used as a short-term rental unit for a period of thirty (30) continuous months, or has been in violation of a generally applicable local law three (3) or more separate times as provided by § 13-7-604. For purposes of this subsection (a), an ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement is in effect at the time it is lawfully enacted by the local governing body and not the time in which it is introduced for consideration by the local governing body.   Notwithstanding subsection (a), an ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement of any type enacted prior to January 1, 2014, that prohibits or effectively prohibits the use of property as a short-term rental unit may apply to any property within a local governing body's jurisdiction, regardless of the property's existing use. However, this subsection (b) applies only to ordinances, resolutions, regulations, rules, or other requirements that expressly limit the period of time a residential dwelling may be rented, and does not apply to ordinances, resolutions, regulations, rules, or other requirements that generally prohibit commercial activity or the renting of residential dwellings to transients.
TN Code § 13-7-604 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 6 - Short-Term Rental Unit Act|§ 13-7-604. Prohibition of Continued Use of Property as Short-Term Rental Unit Based on Violations — Authorization of Short-Term Rental Units Through Permitting or Application Process

  Section 13-7-603 does not prevent a local governing body from prohibiting the continued use of property as a short-term rental unit if, as a direct result of the operation of the short-term rental unit, the unit has been in violation of a generally applicable local law three (3) or more separate times, and the provider has no appeal rights remaining for any of the three (3) violations. The burden of proof that a violation of a generally applicable local law was a direct result of the operation of the short-term rental unit is on the local governing body.    The local governing body may authorize short-term rental units through a permitting or application process.   Notwithstanding this part to the contrary, a local governing body that authorizes short-term rental units through a permitting or application process pursuant to subdivision (b)(1) may suspend the continued use of property as provided in § 13-7-603(a) during the time that the unit does not maintain a permit or approved application if the permitting or application requirements are reasonable.   Nothing in this subsection (b) extinguishes a provider's right to continued use of property as a short-term rental unit set out in § 13-7-603(a) unless the property is sold, transferred, ceases being used as a short-term rental unit for a period of thirty (30) continuous months, or has been in violation of a generally applicable local law three (3) or more separate times as provided by subsection (a).     A local governing body that accepts public complaints regarding the operation of short-term rental units in its jurisdiction pursuant to a permitting or application process shall assure that all complainants are notified that any false complaint made against a short-term rental unit provider are punishable as perjury under § 39-16-702.   If a local governing body prohibits, effectively prohibits, suspends, or otherwise regulates property used as a short-term rental unit that is also subject to § 13-7-603(a), the provider may challenge the prohibition, regulation, suspension, or regulation as in conflict with this part through a civil action or appeal. The circuit or chancery court has jurisdiction of any appeal instituted by a provider pursuant to this subsection (d) and review is de novo.
TN Code § 13-7-605 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 6 - Short-Term Rental Unit Act|§ 13-7-605. Effect of Part on Condominiums, Co-Ops, Homeowners Associations, or Other Similar Entities, Lessors, and Property Owners

 Nothing in this part prohibits:   A condominium, co-op, homeowners association, or other similar entity from prohibiting or otherwise restricting an owner of property within the jurisdiction of the condominium, co-op, association, or other similar entity from using the owner's property as a short-term rental unit as provided for in the entity's governing documents;   A lessor, through the terms of a lease agreement, from restricting the use of the leased property as a short-term rental unit; or   A property owner from placing a restrictive covenant or easement on the property that restricts the future use of the property as a short-term rental unit as authorized under existing law.
TN Code § 13-7-606 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 7 - Zoning|Part 6 - Short-Term Rental Unit Act|§ 13-7-606. Supersession of Conflicting Requirements

 This part supersedes any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or other requirement of any type enacted, maintained, or enforced by a local governing body that is in conflict with this part.
TN Code § 13-10-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 1 - Mass Transit Projects|§ 13-10-101. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation;   “Department” means the department of transportation;   “Local government” means an incorporated municipality, county, agency or instrumentality of an incorporated municipality or county, two (2) or more of the foregoing acting jointly, or an authority established by law to provide mass transportation services, or a nonprofit corporation authorized to provide mass transportation services;   “Mass transportation project” means the planning, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of any mass transportation system or capital equipment used in connection therewith;   “Project cost” means actual or estimated cost of a mass transportation project, including relocation assistance payments, or the estimated reasonable cost thereof as approved by the commissioner, whichever is lower, less any federal assistance received or to be received for the project; and   “Rail fixed guideway public transportation system” has the same meaning as provided in 49 CFR Part 674.
TN Code § 13-10-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 1 - Mass Transit Projects|§ 13-10-102. Functions of Commissioner

 The commissioner is authorized to:   Study mass transportation problems and provide technical assistance to local governments and operators of mass transportation;   Undertake projects to develop or demonstrate improvement in mass transportation facilities, equipment, services and management techniques; acquire and operate or contract for the operation of vehicles and other equipment necessary for such projects;   Render financial assistance to local governments for mass transportation projects out of appropriations made available by the general assembly for such purpose; and   Act as agent for any local government which so requests in applying for, accepting, receiving, receipting for, and disbursing federal moneys for mass transportation projects.
TN Code § 13-10-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 1 - Mass Transit Projects|§ 13-10-103. [reserved.]

 The commissioner, at reasonable times, may inspect the property and examine the books and papers dealing with the type and adequacy of services of any person engaged in operating a public mass transportation facility or system in whole or in part within the state. The commissioner may hold investigations or hearings within or without the state. This section shall not affect the regulatory powers of the state with respect to transportation rates and services.
TN Code § 13-10-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 1 - Mass Transit Projects|§ 13-10-108. Purposes for Which Any Local Government May Adopt Local Ordinances Delineated

  Any local government may adopt local ordinances to authorize:  The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of one (1) or more mass transportation projects, and the use of streets, roads, highways, avenues, parks, or public places for these purposes;   The making of a contract or contracts for the acquisition by purchase of all or any part of the property, plant, and equipment of an existing mass transportation facility actually used and useful for the convenience of the public;   The making of a contract or contracts with any person, firm or corporation, including a public authority, for the equipment, maintenance or operation of a mass transportation facility owned, acquired, constructed, reconstructed or improved by the local government; and   The making of a contract or contracts for a fair and reasonable consideration for mass transportation services to be rendered to the public by a privately-owned or operated mass transportation facility. Such power shall include, but not be limited to, the power to appropriate funds for payment of such consideration, and to provide that all or part of such consideration shall be in the form of capital equipment to be furnished to and used and maintained by such privately-owned or operated mass transportation facility.     The powers granted by this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, any other power to acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, equip, maintain or operate any mass transportation capital project.
TN Code § 13-10-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 1 - Mass Transit Projects|§ 13-10-109. Financial Assistance — Approved Sources

 Any local government may apply for, accept, and expend financial assistance from:   The state, for one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to this title, whether by way of direct financial assistance or by way of prefinancing of any financial assistance from the federal government; and   The federal government, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, for the construction, operation or maintenance of one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to any act of the congress of the United States or any rule, regulation or order promulgated pursuant thereto.
TN Code § 13-10-201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-201. Responsibility for Implementation

  The department is designated as the agency responsible for implementing a state safety oversight program that satisfies the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and shall have the authority to implement all requirements necessary to comply with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e) and the implementing federal regulations.   The department may enter into an agreement with one (1) or more contractors to act on behalf of the department in carrying out the duties of the department under this part. However, any such contractor may not provide services to both the department and a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department, unless authorized by a waiver issued by the federal transit administrator or the administrator's designee.
TN Code § 13-10-202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-202. Financial and Legal Independence

  Unless waived under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e), the department:  Shall be financially and legally independent from any rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department;   May not employ an individual who is also employed by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department; and   May not directly provide public transportation services in an area with a rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department.     A rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department may not provide funding to the department in a manner prohibited by the federal transit administration.
TN Code § 13-10-203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-203. Enforcement Authority

  The department shall oversee and have the authority to implement all safety aspects of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e), including:  Investigation and enforcement of federal and state laws regarding rail fixed guideway public transportation safety;   Establishment of minimum safety standards for the rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in the state;   Review, approval, oversight, and enforcement of the public transportation agency safety plan required under 49 U.S.C. § 5329(d), including implementation by a rail fixed guideway public transportation system of the system's plan; and   Oversight and enforcement of corrective action by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in a manner directed by the commissioner or commissioner's designee as needed, including compelling the removal of a specific hazard, immediately suspending or prohibiting rail service as appropriate, or taking other action consistent with this purpose.     The department shall have the right to access the property, vehicles, accident scenes, and records of each rail fixed guideway public transportation system under the oversight of the department for the purpose of fulfilling its duties under this part.
TN Code § 13-10-204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-204. Confidentiality of Information

  The data collected for and reports concerning investigations conducted under this part by the department, or a contractor acting on behalf of the department, shall be confidential and not open for inspection by members of the public pursuant to the open records law, compiled in title 10, chapter 7, and may not be admitted into evidence or used in a civil action for damages resulting from a matter mentioned in such a report.   Any portion of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system safety plan that concerns security for the system shall be confidential and not open for inspection by members of the public pursuant to the open records law.
TN Code § 13-10-205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-205. Audits and Reporting

  At least once every three (3) years, the department shall audit each rail fixed guideway public transportation system's compliance with the public transportation agency safety plan as required by 49 U.S.C. § 5329(e).   At least once per year, the department shall report the status of the safety of each rail fixed guideway public transportation system to the governor, the federal transit administration, and the board of directors, or equivalent, of the rail fixed guideway public transportation system.
TN Code § 13-10-206 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-206. Authority to Adopt Policies and Regulations

 The department is authorized to establish policies and promulgate rules and regulations in furtherance of this part. All rules shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
TN Code § 13-10-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 10 - Mass Transit|Part 2 - State Safety Oversight Program|§ 13-10-104. Authority of Commissioner to Inspect Property and Records and Conduct Investigations and Hearings

 13-10-107. State financial assistance — Contingencies.
TN Code § 13-13-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 13 - Neighborhood Development Act of 1987|Part 1 - Local Neighborhood Development Corporations Act of 1987|§ 13-13-101. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Local Neighborhood Development Corporation Act of 1987.”
TN Code § 13-13-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing|Chapter 13 - Neighborhood Development Act of 1987|Part 1 - Local Neighborhood Development Corporations Act of 1987|§ 13-13-102. Legislative Findings and Declaration

  It is hereby found and declared that the state has certain communities which persistently suffer from the debilitating problems of chronic unemployment, below average educational attainment, low household income, and limited economic opportunity, that these problems may be assuaged with the proper and concentrated application of personnel and resources, that many of such debilitating conditions may be best addressed at the community level, and that existing community organizations often lack the requisite funding and expertise to implement necessary programs.   Therefore, it is found that it is in the public interest of the state to promote the prosperity and general welfare of the citizens within such communities, a public purpose for which public money may be expended, to provide technical and economic assistance to neighborhoods, and that the creation of local neighborhood development corporations will assist in serving this public purpose.