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Code of Gatlinburg
Title 12 Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 6 Excavation, Grading, And Clearing Code
Title 12 Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 6 Excavation, Grading, And Clearing Code
Gatlinburg
Title 12 : Building, Utility, etc. Codes
Chapter 6 : Excavation, Grading, And Clearing Code
12-615 : Exceptions.
- Emergencies. In case of emergency such as windstorms, icestorms, floods, or other disasters, the requirements of these provisions may be waived by the building official when he/she has determined that strict adherence would constitute a danger to the public good and welfare.
- These provisions shall not apply to individuals wishing to removed overstory or understory from a parcel of property when the overstory and/or understory has become hazardous or diseased as such to create potential danger to private and/or public property. This shall be subject to the determination of the building official and/or a licensed arborist prior to removal. In the event it is determined that the vegetation has been intentionally diseased or damaged, the building official may require replacement vegetation in order to restore the site.
- Tree trimming for installation and/or protection of public utilities i.e., electric, water and sewer, gas, cable T.V., or other public utilities, under the authorization of a governmental authority or its contractor, shall be exempt from the permit requirements of this code. (As added by Ord. #2209, June 2000)
Date Last Updated: 03/23/2022
Codification Date: 03/01/2000
Officials at Date of Last Codification:
Mayor - Mike Werner
Vice Mayor - Mark McCown
Commissioner - Ryan DeSear
Commissioner - Chad Reagan
Commissioner - Kirby Smith
City Manager - Cindy Cameron Ogle
City Attorney - Ronald E. Sharp