Planning, Public - As introduced, requires a local legislative body to approve an application for a proposed development without allowing public comment, if the legislative body determines that the proposed development is in substantial compliance with the zoning regulations or map that was previously made available for public review and comment. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 44 and Title 13, Chapter 7.

HB 183 would allow county and city legislative bodies to approve certain development projects without holding public comment sessions, if the project matches zoning regulations or maps that were previously shared with the public for review. It directly affects local governments making development decisions and developers seeking permits for projects already aligned with publicly reviewed zoning. The bill amends Tennessee law to bypass the standard public comment requirement under specific conditions, applying only to projects in "substantial compliance" with previously available zoning. The bill was introduced in 2025 but withdrawn on January 27, 2025.