Mark Matlock Sued
| Back in November 2018, local developer, Mark Matlock,
was cited to appear before the Loudon County Board Of Zoning Appeals for
a violation of county zoning regulations. Matlock originally built a
privacy wall on his property line which is legal. However, sometime
later, he used the wall as a part of a large, enclosed pool house with a
complete roof. The pool house includes plumbing and electrical. Any
structure with a roof must meet the county lot line setback requirements
for an accessory structure which would include a pool house. The county BZA ordered Matlock to remove the roof or move the entire pool house to meet setback requirements. Mr. Matlock assured the BZA he would remove the roof. That was in November 2018. Since then, the county codes enforcement office has made every effort to have Matlock comply with the BZA order. Thus far, Mr. Matlock has failed to make any corrections. Last week, the county attorney filed suit in Chancery Court against Matlock to force him to comply with the BZA order and to keep his promise to remove the roof from his pool house. The suit also states that Mr. Matlock could be fined $5 to $50 per day for the continued violation. Matlock could be liable for up to a $32,800.00 fine and growing daily. It is unfortunate tax payers would have to foot the bill to force a builder/developer who should know the county regulations to comply with those regulations. I guess some folks just feel they're above the law. |
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8/31/20