Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Parrottsville, TN

Short-term lodging (hotels, B&Bs, RV parks) is restricted to specific zoning districts or allowed as conditional uses. RV parks and campgrounds are defined as short-term rental uses not to exceed 29 days and require a minimum 5-acre lot. Land use is governed by the Cocke County Zoning Resolution in the absence of a specific municipal ordinance for Parrottsville.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Parrottsville. 1) Submit a Cocke County Zoning Permit application including a site plan with setbacks and property details. 2) Obtain and provide ancillary permits: a Development/Floodplain permit, a 911 address assignment, and a septic permit from TDEC. 3) For conditional uses (like RV parks), submit documents at least 10 working days prior to the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for review.

1) Submit a Cocke County Zoning Permit application including a site plan with setbacks and property details. 2) Obtain and provide ancillary permits: a Development/Floodplain permit, a 911 address assignment, and a septic permit from TDEC. 3) For conditional uses (like RV parks), submit documents at least 10 working days prior to the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals meeting for review.