Legal Documents of Gatlinburg

Except for single family dwellings, no building permit shall be issued for a new building, and no sign permit shall be issued for the erection or construction of a sign relating to such new building, existing structure, or major remodeling, until plans, drawings, sketches and other documents deemed necessary have been reviewed by this board. All building construction, landscaping and/or sign erection undertaken by the City of Gatlinburg shall undergo review by this board regardless of whether the city is legally bound to acquire a permit. For the purposes of this section, the term "major remodeling" shall mean any remodeling that substantially changes the exterior appearance of the building. If permit applicants for single family dwellings so desire, review and advice shall be furnished by the board on any plans, drawings, sketches and other documents the applicant may submit.

Construction, site development and landscaping shall be carried out in substantial accord with the plans, drawings, sketches and other documents approved by this board, unless altered with board approval. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent ordinary repair, maintenance, and replacement of any part of a building or landscaping which does not involve a substantial change in the exterior appearance of the building or the landscape. (1976 Code, § 11-209)