Land Use & Zoning

In Tennessee, a local government's zoning ordinance takes precedence over a private CC&R when:

AThe private CC&R is more restrictive than the zoning
BThe zoning is more restrictive than the private CC&R✓ Correct
CNever — private CC&Rs always control
DOnly when TREC issues a special ruling

Explanation

When zoning is more restrictive than private CC&Rs, the zoning controls. When private CC&Rs are more restrictive than zoning, the CC&Rs may be enforced by property owners.

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