Sevierville meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Sevierville Planning Commission OKs Multiple Developments; Data Center Moratorium on Deck

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved a slate of residential and commercial developments July 2, including rezoning, townhomes, condominiums, a cabin development, and a timeshare project — while the Board of Zoning Appeals granted two residential variances the same evening.

Planning Commission Approvals

The commission voted 5-0 on each of the following items:

• **Rezoning** from Intermediate Commercial to Town Center.
• **Preliminary PUD** for Bob Hollow Rd townhomes, subject to road improvements.
• **Caton Rd. condominium development**, subject to staff comments.
• **Conceptual approval** for Lewelling Rd. cabin development.
• **John L. Marshall Dr. timeshare development**.
• **Gateway Blvd. sales center**, subject to staff comments.

Commission members also tabled a discussion on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for further research.

Data Center Moratorium Under Review

The commission is set to review an ordinance that would pause new data center and crypto-mining facility permits for 18 months. The proposed moratorium defines high-density computing as exceeding 250 watts per square foot or a 1 megawatt load. Legally established or vested projects would be exempt.

The ordinance, designated O-2026-XXX, would direct staff to study noise limits (45 dBA), water usage, and utility cost allocation before drafting permanent zoning rules. It would take effect immediately upon final passage.

This item is listed as agenda only; minutes have not yet been published, so no vote has been recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals Actions

The Board of Zoning Appeals took two actions July 2:

• Approved a **driveway slope variance** for 922 Beech Rd, allowing a secondary driveway to exceed the standard slope limit. Vote: 5-1.
• Cleared a **front-yard setback variance** for 269 Cherokee Path Way for an attached garage, directing staff to approve the addition administratively. Vote: unanimous.

Both decisions address residential property modifications.

Coming Up

No public meetings are listed for Sevierville in the next 14 days, according to the agendas and minutes provided. Residents seeking future schedules should check the city's official meeting calendar.

Sevierville Planning Commission Approves Six Site Plans; Data Center Moratorium Under Consideration

The Sevierville Planning Commission approved six development proposals — including a rezoning, townhomes, condominiums, a timeshare development, and a sales center — at its July 2 meeting. The same day, the Board of Zoning Appeals approved two residential variances. A separate Planning Commission agenda item outlines a proposed 18-month moratorium on new data center permits, but minutes for that item have not yet been published.

Planning Commission Approvals

All six site-plan decisions passed 5-0:

• Rezoning from Intermediate Commercial to Town Center.
• Preliminary planned unit development (PUD) for Bob Hollow Rd townhomes, subject to road improvements.
• Caton Rd. condominium development, subject to staff comments.
• Conceptual approval for Lewelling Rd. cabin development.
• John L. Marshall Dr. timeshare development.
• Gateway Blvd. sales center, subject to staff comments.

These approvals advance residential and commercial projects through the city's review process. Several are subject to conditions — road improvements or staff comments — that must be resolved before final approval.

ADUs and Data Centers Discussed

The commission tabled discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for further research. Members also directed staff to explore regulations and a potential moratorium on data centers.

A separate agenda item details a proposed ordinance that would pause new data center and crypto-mining facility permits for 18 months. The proposed ordinance defines high-density computing as exceeding 250 watts per square foot or 1 megawatt load. Legally established or vested projects would be exempt from the pause. Staff would study noise limits set at 45 dBA, water usage, and utility cost allocation before drafting permanent zoning rules. The ordinance, designated O-2026-XXX, would take effect immediately upon final passage.

Because minutes for this agenda item have not yet been published, the commission's action on the moratorium is not yet known.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals made two decisions July 2:

• Approved a driveway slope variance for 922 Beech Rd, allowing a secondary driveway to exceed the standard slope limit. The vote was 5-1.
• Cleared a front-yard setback variance for 269 Cherokee Path Way for an attached garage, directing staff to approve the addition administratively. The vote was unanimous.

Both decisions address residential property modifications.

Coming Up

No public meetings are listed in the available agenda data for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official website for scheduling updates.

Sevierville Planning Commission advances townhomes, timeshare; moves to study data center rules

Sevierville’s Planning Commission advanced several residential and commercial developments on July 2, approving projects that would bring new townhomes, condominiums, and a timeshare to the city. The commission also directed staff to research potential regulations for data centers and accessory dwelling units, while an ordinance to establish an 18-month moratorium on certain computing facilities appeared on the same agenda.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals acted on two residential variance requests on July 2.

• A driveway slope variance at 922 Beech Rd was approved by a 5-1 vote. The variance allows a secondary driveway to exceed the standard slope limit.
• A front-yard setback variance for an attached garage at 269 Cherokee Path Way was cleared for administrative approval. The board voted unanimously, directing staff to approve the addition without further board action.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a series of site plans and preliminary plats, all by unanimous 5-0 votes, during its July 2 meeting.

• A rezoning from Intermediate Commercial to Town Center was approved.
• A preliminary planned unit development for townhomes on Bob Hollow Rd received approval, conditioned on road improvements.
• A condominium development on Caton Rd was approved subject to staff comments.
• Conceptual approval was granted for a cabin development on Lewelling Rd.
• A timeshare development on John L. Marshall Dr was approved.
• A sales center on Gateway Blvd was approved subject to staff comments.

The commission also took two non-development actions.

• A discussion on accessory dwelling units was tabled to allow further research.
• Commissioners directed staff to explore regulations and a potential moratorium on data centers.

On the same agenda, commissioners were set to review an ordinance that would impose an 18-month moratorium on new permits for data centers and high-density computing facilities. The draft ordinance, described in the agenda, defines high-density computing as loads exceeding 250 watts per square foot or 1 megawatt. It would exempt legally established or vested projects. Staff would be directed to study noise limits (45 dBA), water usage, and utility cost allocation. Official minutes for that item have not been published, so the outcome of the discussion is not yet known.

Coming up

No public meetings are scheduled in Sevierville for the next 14 days.