Hillside & ridgetop protection
Land-use decisions touching development on steep slopes and ridgelines, grouped as they returned before the commission.
Where this stands
The record holds 84 decisions on this, from July 2012 to March 2026, at the City of Knoxville City Council and the Knox County Board of Commissioners. [1] [84]
The most recent was on March 16, 2026: Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential — adopted 6-5-0-0. [84]
10 of them were decided by a split vote. [27] [45] [47] [66] [71] [72]
7 of them were deferrals to a later meeting. [6] [21] [22] [23] [24] [41]
Who voted how — City of Knoxville City Council
| Member | Oct 20, 2020 [8] | Nov 3, 2020 [9] | Jan 12, 2021 [14] | Jan 12, 2021 [15] | Jan 26, 2021 [16] | Feb 23, 2021 [17–19] | Apr 6, 2021 [20–24] | Aug 20, 2024 [74] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Parker | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Andrew Roberto | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Charles Thomas | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Debbie Helsley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Absent |
| Gwen McKenzie | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent |
| Janet Testerman | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | — |
| Lauren Rider | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Lynne Fugate | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Seema Singh | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Absent |
| Tommy Smith | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
Who voted how — Knox County Board of Commissioners
| Member | Aug 19, 2024 [73] | Sep 16, 2024 [75–76] | Oct 21, 2024 [77] | Nov 12, 2024 [78] | Dec 9, 2024 [79–81] | Jan 22, 2025 [82] | Aug 18, 2025 [83] | Mar 16, 2026 [84] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thompson | — | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No |
| Andy Fox | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No | No |
| Angela Russell | — | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No |
| Carson Dailey | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Courtney Durrett | Absent | Aye | No | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Damon Rawls | — | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Dasha Lundy | Abstain | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gina Oster | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| John Schoonmaker | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kim Frazier | No | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No |
| Kyle Ward | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Larsen Jay | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye |
| Rhonda Lee | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | No |
| Richie Beeler | Aye | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shane Jackson | — | Aye | Absent | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
| Terry Hill | Aye | Aye | No | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye | Aye |
Every step on the record (84 related decisions, oldest first)
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[1] · City of Knoxville City Council
July 24, 2012O-119-2012
Amend Zoning Regs re: development standards in Hillside/Ridgetop areas
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 24, 2012.
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[2] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 27, 2012O-208-2012
Ordinance amending North City Sector Plan for Arrow Properties on Greenway Drive
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 27, 2012.
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[3] · City of Knoxville City Council
May 27, 20144-C-14-SP
Amend North City Sector Plan to General Commercial
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 27, 2014.
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[4] · City of Knoxville City Council
June 16, 202012-d
Ordinance to amend Zoning Code for Hillside Protection Overlay review procedures
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 16, 2020.
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[5] · City of Knoxville City Council
June 30, 2020O-110-2020
Amend Zoning Code to clarify Hillside Protection Overlay review and standards
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 30, 2020.
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[6] · City of Knoxville City Council
September 22, 202012-b
Ordinance to rezone property at 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 22, 2020.
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[7] · City of Knoxville City Council
October 6, 20208-G-20-RZ
Zoning: Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 6, 2020.
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[8] · City of Knoxville City Council
October 20, 2020O-155-2020
Rezone 0 Nickle Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 20, 2020.
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[9] · City of Knoxville City Council
November 3, 202012-i
Rezone 1200 Francis Road from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 3, 2020.
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[10] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 21, 202011-A-20-SP
Approve NW County Sector Plan Amendment (AG/HP to LDR/HP) for Urban Engineering
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 21, 2020.
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[11] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 21, 202011-C-20-SP
Approve East County Sector Plan Amendment for Blue Water Industries
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 21, 2020.
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[12] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 21, 202011-D-20-SP
Approve NW County Sector Plan Amendment for Waterloo Construction LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 21, 2020.
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[13] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 21, 202011-N-20-RZ
Approve rezoning from A/HP to RA/HP for Bill Johnson
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 21, 2020.
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[14] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 12, 2021O-10-2021
Rezone property at 1136 Groner Drive from RN-1/HP to RN-4/HP District
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 12, 2021.
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[15] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 12, 2021e.
Rezone properties on Greenway Drive from RN-1/HP to RN-2/HP District
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 12, 2021.
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[16] · City of Knoxville City Council
January 26, 2021O-14-2021
Rezone property at 3107-3123 Greenway Drive from RN-1 to RN-2
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 26, 2021.
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[17] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 23, 2021O-28-2021
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 23, 2021.
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[18] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 23, 2021O-29-2021
Approve One Year Plan Amendment for 0 Jackson Road from Low Density Residential to Light Industrial
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 23, 2021.
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[19] · City of Knoxville City Council
February 23, 2021O-30-2021
Rezone portion of 0 Jackson Road from RN-1/HP to I-G/HP District
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 23, 2021.
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[20] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 6, 202112-n
Approve Sector Plan Amendment: Merchant Dr / Oakhill Dr
Motion: Motion to postpone Ordinances 12-n, o, and p
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 6, 2021.
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[21] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 6, 202112-n
Approve Sector Plan Amendment: Merchant Dr / Oakhill Dr
Motion: Motion to postpone Ordinance 12-n
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 6, 2021.
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[22] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 6, 202112-o
Approve One Year Plan Amendment: Merchant Dr / Oakhill Dr
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 6, 2021.
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[23] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 6, 202112-p
Rezone: Merchant Dr / Oakhill Dr from C-N/AG/HP to RN-5/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 6, 2021.
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[24] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 6, 20213-E-21-RZ
Rezone Greenway Dr properties from RN-1/F/HP to RN-2/F/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 6, 2021.
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[25] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 20, 202112-b
Approve plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 20, 2021.
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[26] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 20, 202112-c
Approve one-year plan amendment for properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 20, 2021.
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[27] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 20, 202112-d
Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District
Motion: Motion to amend the ordinance to change the zoning to RN-3
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 20, 2021.
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[28] · City of Knoxville City Council
April 20, 202112-d
Rezone properties on Merchant Drive and Oakhill Drive to RN-5 / HP District
Motion: Motion to approve the ordinance as amended
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 20, 2021.
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[29] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
June 28, 20215-B-21-SP
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment from AG/HP to RR/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 28, 2021.
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[30] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
July 26, 20216-B-21-SP
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment for Robyn Askew
Source: official minutes (PDF) for July 26, 2021.
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[31] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 23, 20217-G-21-RZ
Approve rezoning for Ruth T. Ellis from A/TO to OB/TO
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 23, 2021.
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[32] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 27, 20218-C-21-SP
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Carman M. Hall
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 27, 2021.
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[33] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 27, 20218-D-21-SP
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Rusty Bittle
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 27, 2021.
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[34] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 27, 20213-B-21-SP
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for David N. Caldwell
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 27, 2021.
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[35] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 25, 20218-A-21-SP
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 25, 2021.
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[36] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 25, 20219-B-21-SP
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 25, 2021.
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[37] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 15, 2021RZ-21-11-102
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Grassy Creek, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 15, 2021.
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[38] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 15, 2021RZ-21-11-106
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Jammie Davis
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 15, 2021.
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[39] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 20, 202111-C-21-SP
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steve Larimer from AG/HP to RR/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 20, 2021.
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[40] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 20, 202111-D-21-SP
Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment due to error in 2021 plan
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 20, 2021.
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[41] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
January 24, 202211-B-21-SP
South County Sector Plan Amendment request by Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 24, 2022.
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[42] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
January 24, 202212-B-21-SP
Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment by Ball Homes, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 24, 2022.
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[43] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 28, 2022RZ-22-3-103
Approve Turner Homes LLC Sector Plan Amendment (LDR/HP to MDR/HP)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 28, 2022.
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[44] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
May 23, 2022RZ-22-5-106
North County Sector Plan Amendment (Knoxville Excavating)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 23, 2022.
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[45] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
May 23, 2022RZ-22-5-121
South County Sector Plan Amendment (Thunder Mountain Properties, LLC)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 23, 2022.
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[46] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
June 27, 20224-D-22-SP
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Old Maynardville Pike
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 27, 2022.
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[47] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
June 27, 20224-G-22-SP
Approve NE County Sector Plan Amendment for Thompson School Road
Source: official minutes (PDF) for June 27, 2022.
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[48] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 22, 20227-C-22-SP
Approve NW County Sector Plan amendment Office/HP to GC/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 22, 2022.
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[49] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 22, 20227-F-22-SP
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment GC/MDR/HP to GC/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 22, 2022.
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[50] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 26, 2022RZ-22-9-103
Approve Randy Guignard Northeast County Sector Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 26, 2022.
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[51] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 26, 2022RZ-22-9-109
Approve HR Davis Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 26, 2022.
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[52] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 26, 2022RZ-22-9-113
Approve appeal for South County Sector Plan amendment to GC General Commercial
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 26, 2022.
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[53] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 24, 2022Defer multiple agenda items to November 2022 and January 2023
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 24, 2022.
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[54] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 24, 20229-A-22-SP
Approve South County Sector Plan Amendment for Linda Nations
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 24, 2022.
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[55] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 21, 2022RZ-22-11-106
Approve North City Sector Plan Amendment for B&B Builders
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 21, 2022.
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[56] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 21, 20228-A-22-SP
Southwest County Sector Plan Amendment request for Benjamin C. Mullins
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 21, 2022.
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[57] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 19, 202210-B-22-SP
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment for Charles Pruitt
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 19, 2022.
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[58] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 19, 202211-A-22-SP
Deny Northeast County Sector Plan amendment for David Hutchins
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 19, 2022.
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[59] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 21, 20231-U-23-RZ
Rezone property from A to RA
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 21, 2023.
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[60] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 21, 20231-J-23-SP
Amend Northwest County Sector Plan from AG/HP/SP to RR/HP/SP
Adopted 10-0-1-0Roll call & discussion →Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 21, 2023.
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[61] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 27, 20232-B-23-SP
Deny East County Sector Plan Amendment for Abit USA, Inc
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 27, 2023.
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[62] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 24, 2023RZ-23-4-110
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Travis Yates
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 24, 2023.
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[63] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
May 22, 2023RZ-23-5-101
Approve NW County Sector Plan Amendment for Huber Properties
Source: official minutes (PDF) for May 22, 2023.
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[64] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 28, 2023RZ-23-8-107
Approve Sector Plan Amendment for Steven Drummer
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 28, 2023.
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[65] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 23, 2023RZ-23-10-101
Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Patrick Hunt
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 23, 2023.
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[66] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 18, 2023RZ-23-12-104
Approve sector plan amendment for Nature's Best Organics/Brian Development, LLC
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 18, 2023.
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[67] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
February 26, 20241-H-24-SP
Approve South County Sector Plan amendment for Thunder Mountain Properties
Source: official minutes (PDF) for February 26, 2024.
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[68] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 25, 2024RZ-24-3-106
Approve Northwest County Sector Plan Amendment for Justin Breiner
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 25, 2024.
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[69] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 25, 2024RZ-24-3-108
Approve North County Sector Plan Amendment for Robert Gregory, Gregory Land Development
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 25, 2024.
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[70] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 25, 2024RZ-24-3-110
Approve SW County Sector Plan Amendment for Ben Mullins
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 25, 2024.
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[71] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
April 22, 2024RZ-24-4-102
Approve Millstone Ventures LLC Sector Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for April 22, 2024.
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[72] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 19, 20247-W-24-RZ
Rezone Thunder Mountain Properties property A to PR (5 du/acre)
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 19, 2024.
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[73] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 19, 20247-I-24-PA
Amend Comprehensive Plan for Thunder Mountain Properties property
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 19, 2024.
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[74] · City of Knoxville City Council
August 20, 202410-a
Resolution on appeal to overturn Planning Commission's approval for townhouse height increase
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 20, 2024.
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[75] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 16, 20248-E-24-PA
Approve Comp. Plan amend for Mesana Investments from CI/HP to SR/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 16, 2024.
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[76] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
September 16, 20248-D-24-PA
Approve Comp. Plan amend for Johan Van Tilburg from SMR/HP to CC/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for September 16, 2024.
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[77] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
October 21, 202424-10-3-RZ
Initiate Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for October 21, 2024.
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[78] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
November 12, 20248-B-24-PA
Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Benjamin C. Mullins, 8801 Grospoint Drive
Source: official minutes (PDF) for November 12, 2024.
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[79] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 9, 202411-D-24-PA
Amend Comprehensive Plan from SR/HP/SP to CMU/HP/SP at 0 Oak Ridge Highway
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 9, 2024.
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[80] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 9, 202411-C-24-PA
Amend Comprehensive Plan at 8303 Heiskell Rd from SR/HP to SMR/HP
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 9, 2024.
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[81] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
December 9, 202411-E-24-PA
Appeal denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment from TN/HP to CMU/HP at 8710 Chapman Hwy
Source: official minutes (PDF) for December 9, 2024.
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[82] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
January 22, 202511-B-24-PA
Deny Hunter Brewster's appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Source: official minutes (PDF) for January 22, 2025.
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[83] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
August 18, 2025RZ-25-8-101
Rezone 0 Ball Road (Parcel ID 078 254) A to PR, up to 1.7 dwelling units/acre
Source: official minutes (PDF) for August 18, 2025.
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[84] · Knox County Board of Commissioners
March 16, 2026RZ-26-3-103
Rezone Ball Camp School Road property to higher density residential
Source: official minutes (PDF) for March 16, 2026.
A curated grouping of the record, possibly incomplete.