County Powers Act: New Policy Guide from UT Center for Local Planning

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New CLP Policy Guide Clarifies County Authority Under the County Powers Act

Understanding the boundaries of county authority has never been more important as Tennessee counties navigate growth and land use challenges.

UT's Center for Local Planning has released a new policy guide, Granted Powers, Clear Limits: The County Powers Act and Land Use Controls in Unincorporated Areas, examining what the Act does, and doesn't,  allow in light of recent Tennessee Supreme Court decisions.

 

(615) 532-3555   ctas.s...@tennessee.edu   http://ctas.tennessee.edu

 



Steven Cross, MA, CFO
Program Manager | Fire Management Consultant
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Office: (615) 532-7108 | Mobile: (931) 981.3593
226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd., Suite 606 | Nashville, TN 37219

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