§ 54-17-115. Building Restrictions Near Scenic Highways
The exposed portion of buildings constructed or erected on property located within one thousand feet (1,000′) of a scenic highway shall not exceed a height of thirty-five feet (35′) above the level of the highway on property located below the level of the highway, or a height of thirty-five feet (35′) above the ground line […]
§ 54-17-116. Effect of Designation — Existing Building Permits — Construction of Part
Designation of a road or highway as a scenic highway under this part shall be presumed to arise from the public necessity and to protect the public good. Section 54-17-115 shall become effective immediately upon designation of a road or highway as a scenic highway, the issuance of any building permit to the contrary notwithstanding, […]
§ 54-17-201. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Parkway System Act.”
§ 54-17-202. Legislative Findings
The state of Tennessee has abundant natural and scenic assets and recreational resources for the enjoyment of our citizens and those of other states. Their general welfare will be enhanced by providing a road system that will promote the enjoyment of these assets and resources in accordance with this part.
§ 54-17-203. Establishment and Designation of Parkway System
There is established a system of roads to be known as the Tennessee parkway system as designated in subsection (c). Roads designated as part of the Tennessee parkway system shall retain their existing system designation. The initial designation of the system is as follows: Beginning at the junction of State Route 73 and Interstate 40 […]
§ 54-17-108. Advertising or Junkyards Prohibited on Scenic Highways — Authority of Commissioner to Acquire
Whenever a road or highway has been designated part of the system, it is unlawful for any person to construct, use, operate or maintain any sign, except as provided in subsection (c) or § 54-17-109, or junkyard within two thousand feet (2,000′) of any road or highway that is a designated part of the system […]
§ 54-17-109. Excepted Signs
The following signs are excepted from § 54-17-108: Official signs and notices, including directional and warning signs, authorized or required by law; Utility signs; and Signs other than outdoor advertising devices, as defined in § 54-21-102, if such signs: Have a sign face that does not exceed one hundred square feet (100 sq. ft.) in […]
§ 54-17-101. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Scenic Highway System Act of 1971.”
§ 54-17-102. Scenic Highway System Established
There is established a system of scenic highways for the state. The system shall consist of those highways or roads or sections of the highways or roads that are so designated by the general assembly from time to time according to this part.
§ 54-17-103. Chapter Definitions
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Advertise” means to establish an outdoor display by painting, pasting, or affixing on any surface, a picture, emblem, word, figure, numeral, or lettering for the purpose of making anything known; “Directional sign” means an official sign that identifies a site, attraction, or activity and directional information useful […]