This personnel also serves as support staff to the Historic Zoning Commission, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Tree Board. Much of the City's grant activity is coordinated through the office. They also administer the safety program of the City. The tourism department, led by Commissioner Sam Moser, has redesigned the city brochures, which are placed at the Welcome Centers throughout the State and at Sweetwater's Depot and Visitors Center located in the downtown historic district. The City of Sweetwater is currently under the 2018 International Codes for commercial and residential construction (building, plumbing, mechanical, energy efficiency, existing buildings), the 2010 Federal ADA, and 2017 Electrical Codes. For questions about building permits, Planning and Development, or other planning and development issues, please email the Planning and Development Department or call (423) 337-9678.