Land Use & Zoning
In Tennessee, which body typically has the final authority to approve a rezoning request?
AThe Board of Zoning Appeals
BThe elected governing body (city council, county commission)✓ Correct
CThe planning commission
DTREC
Explanation
Rezoning (an amendment to the zoning map) must ultimately be approved by the elected governing body (city council or county commission). The planning commission makes a recommendation, but the governing body has final authority.
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