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601 E. Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37601

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CHARTER

A charter is a grant from the state that brings a city into existence and defines its governmental structure and powers. 

Code of ORDINANCES

A code of ordinances is a compilation (codification) of all general and continuing city ordinances and penal ordinances. The University of Tennessee's Municipal Technical Advisory Service maintains the City of Johnson City's code of ordinances.

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CITY CODE ORDINANCES - Passed but not currently on MTAS site37 documents

  • Ord. 4849-23 Revise and Update Title 15 Chapters 1,7,11,12,14,15, and 16 of the Code
    document Header Ord. 4849-23 Revise and Update Title 15 Chapters 1,7,11,12,14,15, and 16 of the Code
    Regarding vehicle violations
  • ORD 4851-23 Revise and Update 2018 International Fire Prevention Fire Code
    document Header ORD 4851-23 Revise and Update 2018 International Fire Prevention Fire Code
  • ORD 4850-23 Revise and Update Title 12 Chapter 3 of the Code
    document Header ORD 4850-23 Revise and Update Title 12 Chapter 3 of the Code
    Regarding installation of electrical shunts for new construction
  • ORD 4844-23 Suspend Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 102
    document Header ORD 4844-23 Suspend Title 8, Chapter 1, Section 102
    To all temporary sale and consumption of beer at Winged Deer Park
  • ORD 4843-23 Amend Title 8, Chapter 1
    document Header ORD 4843-23 Amend Title 8, Chapter 1
    To allow outdoor beer sales and consumption in the permitted area around the civic center
  • Ord 4836-23 Amend Title 5, Chapter 1
    document Header Ord 4836-23 Amend Title 5, Chapter 1
    Of Code to allow city manager to enter into binding contracts without city commission approval.
  • Ord 4820-22
    document Header Ord 4820-22
    Supplemental Budget Fiscal Year 2021-2022
  • ORD 4813-22
    document Header ORD 4813-22
    Amend Title 5, Chapter 1, increase threshold sealed bids
  • ORD 4812-22
    document Header ORD 4812-22
    Budget Ordinance Final Reading Fiscal Year 2022-2023
  • ORD 4811-22
    document Header ORD 4811-22
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning parcel along Lone Oak Road
  • ORD 4809-22
    document Header ORD 4809-22
    Amend Title 8, Chapter 1, 2, and 3, to allow dispensing equipment
  • ORD 4808-22
    document Header ORD 4808-22
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning R2-C to parcel along Dalton Drive
  • ORD 4806-22
    document Header ORD 4806-22
    Conveyance of Buffalo Valley Golf Course Maintenance Building
  • ORD 4805-22
    document Header ORD 4805-22
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning PB to parcel along Roan Street and University Parkway
  • ORD 4804-22
    document Header ORD 4804-22
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning R2-C to parcel at 1105 Embreville Road
  • ORD 4802-22
    document Header ORD 4802-22
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning RP-2 to parcel at 1493 Becky Drive
  • ORD 4799-21
    document Header ORD 4799-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning R-2C to parcel along Russum Avenue and Moccasin Court
  • ORD 4798-21
    document Header ORD 4798-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning R-4 to 1503 Bryant Lane
  • ORD 4797-21
    document Header ORD 4797-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning R-2 to 219 Lynn Road
  • ORD 4795-21
    document Header ORD 4795-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning RP-3 to 2644 Knob Creek Road
  • ORD 4793-21
    document Header ORD 4793-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning PB to 2311 Knob Creek Road
  • ORD 4791-21
    document Header ORD 4791-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning PB to 2311 Knob Creek Road
  • ORD 4790-21
    document Header ORD 4790-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning RP-3 to parcel along Austin Springs Road
  • ORD 4787-21
    document Header ORD 4787-21
    Amend Article VI of Zoning Code related to uses in Medical Service District
  • ORD 4786-21
    document Header ORD 4786-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning B-4 and MS-1 to parcel along West Market, North State of Franklin, Sells Avenue and Novus Drive
  • ORD 4785-21 930 Riverview Drive
    document Header ORD 4785-21 930 Riverview Drive
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning PB to 930 Riverview Drive
  • ORD 4781-21
    document Header ORD 4781-21
    Amend Title 7, Chapter 1, of the Code regarding fire alarm control panel requirements
  • ORD 4779-21
    document Header ORD 4779-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning A-1 to 519 Claude Simmons Road
  • ORD 4776-21 Amend Title 11 Chapter 1
    document Header ORD 4776-21 Amend Title 11 Chapter 1
    Of the Code regarding use of tobacco products on public property, prohibited.
  • ORD 4772-21 Amend Title 8 Chapters 1 and 2
    document Header ORD 4772-21 Amend Title 8 Chapters 1 and 2
    Of the Code to identify city owned property for sale and consumption of beer, remove JCDA as scheduling agent, clarify non-profit for temporary occasion beer license, and distance requirements for temporary occasion beer license
  • ORD 4769-21 115 Swanee Dr Rezoning
    document Header ORD 4769-21 115 Swanee Dr Rezoning
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning B-4 to 115 Swanee Drive
  • ORD 4767-21
    document Header ORD 4767-21
    Amend Zoning Map Appendix to Ordinance 1519 to assign zoning I-1 to parcel along west Watauga, West Market and West King Street
  • ORD 4765-20 Amend Title 8 Chapter 4
    document Header ORD 4765-20 Amend Title 8 Chapter 4
    Of the Code regarding privilege tax
  • ORD 4760-20 Amend Title 11 Chapter 5
    document Header ORD 4760-20 Amend Title 11 Chapter 5
    Of the Code regarding noise violations
  • ORD 4758-20 Adoption of the 2018 ICC Codes
    document Header ORD 4758-20 Adoption of the 2018 ICC Codes
    Of Code regarding international code council (ICC)
  • ORD 4755-20 Amend Title 8 Chapter 2
    document Header ORD 4755-20 Amend Title 8 Chapter 2
    Of Code regarding regulatory distance for on-premises beer license
  • ORD 4731-20
    document Header ORD 4731-20
    Amend Title 8, Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of the Code regarding definitions, application fees, special event series temporary occasion beer licenses, delivery serve license, and certificate of compliance application processes and fees

TITLE 5 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 5
    document Header Revised Title 5

TITLE 7 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 7
    document Header Revised Title 7

TITLE 8 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 8.pdf
    document Header Revised Title 8.pdf

TITLE 10 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 10.pdf
    document Header Revised Title 10.pdf

TITLE 11 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 11.pdf
    document Header Revised Title 11.pdf

TITLE 12 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 12
    document Header Revised Title 12

TITLE 15 Document1 document

  • Revised Title 15
    document Header Revised Title 15