Legal Documents of Gatlinburg

The Environmental Design Review Board shall consider the following list of objectives and goals but shall not be bound by any one or all of them and further may consider any other matters which would further the stated objectives of this board. The list of items which may be considered include:

1. Conserve the city's natural beauty and visual character and charm by insuring that structures, signs and other improvements are properly related to their sites, and to surrounding sites and structures, with due regard to the aesthetic qualities of the natural terrain and landscaping, and that proper attention is given to the exterior appearance of structures, signs, and other improvements.
2. Discourage monotonous, drab, unsightly, and inharmonious developments.
3. Encourage originality, flexibility and innovation in site planning and development, include the architecture, landscaping and graphic design of said development.
4. Protect and enhance the city's appeal to tourists and visitors and thus support and stimulate business and industry and promote the desirability of investment and occupancy in business, commercial and industrial properties.
5. Stabilize and improve property values and prevent blighted areas and thereby increase tax revenues.
6. Achieve the beneficial influence of pleasant environments for living and working and thereby decrease the cost of governmental services.
7. Foster civic pride and community spirit so as to improve quality and quantity of citizens participation in local government and in community growth change and improvements.
8. Sustain the comfort, health, tranquility, and contentment of residents and attract new residents and visitors by reason of the city's favorable environment and thereby protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Gatlinburg.
9. Submit any recommendations reflecting the majority opinion of said board for the improvement of the overall environment of the City of Gatlinburg.
10. Goals and objectives. Encourage and emphasize the principles of the city's architectural design guidelines in the review and deliberations process of projects. (1976 Code, § 11-210, as amended by Ord. #2417, Sept. 2009)