Any municipality may create a design review commission (DRC) having the authority to develop general guidelines for the exterior appearance of nonresidential property, multiple family residential property, and any entrance to a nonresidential development within the municipality. The municipal governing body may designate the planning commission as the DRC. When the municipality creates a separate DRC, the mayor shall appoint the members of the DRC from residents of the municipality and shall strive to ensure that the membership is representative of the municipality as a whole, including, if possible, members with either architectural or engineering knowledge, or any other person having experience in nonresidential building. Any property owner affected by the guidelines may appeal a decision of the DRC to the municipality's planning commission or, if there is no planning commission or if the municipality has designated the planning commission as the DRC, to the municipality's governing body.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 54 - Municipal Powers Generally
§ 6-54-101. Division Into Wards
§ 6-54-102. Redistricting Into New Wards
§ 6-54-103. Owning Real Estate Outside Limits
§ 6-54-104. Regulation of Electrical Work
§ 6-54-105. Regulation of Sale of Commodities
§ 6-54-106. Regulation of Powder Magazines
§ 6-54-107. Interest of Officer in Municipal Contracts Prohibited
§ 6-54-108. Penalty for Unlawful Interest of Officer
§ 6-54-109. Municipal Control of Utilities
§ 6-54-115. Exemption of Property From Seizure
§ 6-54-117. Construction of Entertainment Facilities
§ 6-54-123. Personnel Policies
§ 6-54-126. Zoning Limitations on Agricultural Land
§ 6-54-132. Wheel Immobilizers
§ 6-54-133. Design Review Commission — Authority — Members — Appeal of Decisions
§ 6-54-134. Sale of Surplus Property by Public Auction Includes Sale by Internet Auction
§ 6-54-135. Allowing Pet Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas at Restaurants
§ 6-54-145. Stopping Addiction and Fostering Excellence (Safe) Act