Zoning - As enacted, makes certain changes to the powers and duties of county and municipal boards of zoning appeals. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7.

HB 317 amends Tennessee's zoning appeal procedures to increase transparency and due process for property owners. It requires zoning boards to maintain public records of proceedings, provide clear written reasons for decisions, and inform applicants in writing of their right to appeal building permit denials and seek judicial review. The bill also adds "property rights; constitutional rights" to procedural language in zoning ordinances and deletes outdated sections. These changes directly affect property owners appealing zoning decisions, building officials issuing permits, and local zoning boards managing appeals. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.