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.

SB 137, a proposed Tennessee bill, would allow local governments (like county councils or city commissions) to approve new development projects without holding public comment sessions. It applies when the project meets most zoning requirements that were already reviewed by the public. The bill would override existing rules requiring public input (Section 8-44-112) for projects deemed substantially compliant with previously published zoning maps or regulations. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but withdrawn on February 3, 2025, and never became law.