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Table of Contents » Title 16 Streets and Sidewalks, etc. » Chapter 1 Miscellaneous » § 16-114 Public survey markers (monuments).
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Title 16 : Streets and Sidewalks, etc.
Chapter 1 : Miscellaneous

16-114 : Public survey markers (monuments).

  1. City survey markers are identified as being 2" diameter brass monuments, permanently placed on public property and bearing the name "Gatlinburg" and an identifying number.
  2. No such marker may be disturbed without the knowledge and consent of the City of Gatlinburg (city manager or city engineer).
  3. Any person who by necessity or accident shall disturb one or more of the survey markers shall, at his expense, restore the marker to its original location and elevation or to an alternate location, approved by the city.
  4. Any removal or replacement shall be done by a licensed land surveyor using a level of control no less than the second order and the surveyor shall provide a plat, showing the location, with his certification that it has been so placed.
  5. If a monument is disturbed and not properly replaced, the city shall cause its replacement, the costs being assessed to the person or persons responsible, if known, or to the abutting property owner.
  6. Violation of the provisions of this section shall be punishable by the maximum fine provided for violations of the Gatlinburg Municipal Code. (1976 Code, § 12-215)
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