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Title 14 : Zoning and Land Use Control
Chapter 3 : Historic Zoning Commission

14-301 : Creation of historic zoning commission.

  1. In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, §§ 13-7-401, et seq., there is hereby created a historic zoning commission for the City of Maryville which shall officially be known and designated as the "Maryville Historic Zoning Commission."
    1. Membership.
      1. The members of the Maryville Historic Zoning Commission (HZC) shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the council. The commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members which consist of a representative of a local patriotic or historical organization; an architect, if available; a member of the Maryville Planning Commission at the time of such person's appointment; and the remainder shall be from the community in general.
      2. The terms of the members shall be five (5) years, except that the members appointed initially shall be appointed for staggered terms so that the terms of at least one (1) member, but not more than two (2) members, shall expire each year. All members shall serve without compensation.
      3. Members of the HZC may be removed from office by the mayor for just cause. Removal can also occur once the member has been absent from three (3) regular, consecutive meetings or absent from six (6) regularly scheduled meetings in a twelve (12) month period. A commission member moving outside the city shall constitute resignation from the commission effective on the date a replacement is appointed.
      4. The commission shall annually elect from its members a chair and a vice chair.
      5. The commission may adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated, § 13-7-403(a).
    2. Meetings.
      1. The HZC shall establish a regular meeting schedule and shall meet with sufficient frequency that it can take action expeditiously. Adequate notice shall be provided of a meeting of the commission. All meetings of the commission shall be open to the public, and the agenda shall be made available in advance of the meeting.
      2. Quorum. A quorum for the HZC shall consist of a majority of the regular commission membership (excluding vacant seats). A quorum is necessary for the commission to take official action.
      3. Voting. The concurring vote of a simple majority of the regular commission membership (excluding vacant seats) shall be necessary to decide in favor of the applicant any matter upon which it is required to pass under any ordinance.
      4. Conflict of interest. Any member of the HZC who shall have a direct or indirect interest in any decision of the commission shall recuse themselves from participating in the discussion, decision, and/or proceedings of the HZC in connection therewith. (1999 Code, § 14-301)