Sevierville Planning Commission Approves Six Site Plans; Data Center Moratorium Under Consideration
The Sevierville Planning Commission approved six development proposals — including a rezoning, townhomes, condominiums, a timeshare development, and a sales center — at its July 2 meeting. The same day, the Board of Zoning Appeals approved two residential variances. A separate Planning Commission agenda item outlines a proposed 18-month moratorium on new data center permits, but minutes for that item have not yet been published.
Planning Commission Approvals
All six site-plan decisions passed 5-0:
- Rezoning from Intermediate Commercial to Town Center.
- Preliminary planned unit development (PUD) for Bob Hollow Rd townhomes, subject to road improvements.
- Caton Rd. condominium development, subject to staff comments.
- Conceptual approval for Lewelling Rd. cabin development.
- John L. Marshall Dr. timeshare development.
- Gateway Blvd. sales center, subject to staff comments.
These approvals advance residential and commercial projects through the city's review process. Several are subject to conditions — road improvements or staff comments — that must be resolved before final approval.
ADUs and Data Centers Discussed
The commission tabled discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for further research. Members also directed staff to explore regulations and a potential moratorium on data centers.
A separate agenda item details a proposed ordinance that would pause new data center and crypto-mining facility permits for 18 months. The proposed ordinance defines high-density computing as exceeding 250 watts per square foot or 1 megawatt load. Legally established or vested projects would be exempt from the pause. Staff would study noise limits set at 45 dBA, water usage, and utility cost allocation before drafting permanent zoning rules. The ordinance, designated O-2026-XXX, would take effect immediately upon final passage.
Because minutes for this agenda item have not yet been published, the commission's action on the moratorium is not yet known.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals made two decisions July 2:
- Approved a driveway slope variance for 922 Beech Rd, allowing a secondary driveway to exceed the standard slope limit. The vote was 5-1.
- Cleared a front-yard setback variance for 269 Cherokee Path Way for an attached garage, directing staff to approve the addition administratively. The vote was unanimous.
Both decisions address residential property modifications.
Coming Up
No public meetings are listed in the available agenda data for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to check the city's official website for scheduling updates.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Sevierville Planning Commission advances townhomes, timeshare; moves to study data center rules
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