Zoning meeting — September 21, 2026

RZ-26-9-101 · item history →

Consideration of a Resolution of the Knox County Commission, approving and authorizing a moratorium on data centers in Knox County. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve a moratorium on data centers in Knox County through June 30, 2027, or until the Knox County Commission adopts new regulations governing the placement and operation of data centers, by a vote of 12-0. (All Commission Districts)

7-L-26-RZ · item history →

Request of Michael Girard for rezoning from CA (General Business) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 12 du/ac. Property located at 0 Byington Beaver Ridge Road / Parcel ID 090DA00401. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone with up to 12 du/ac because the subject property does meet the intent of the zoning district and is supported by changing conditions, by a vote of 10-0. (DEFERRED FROM AUGUST AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT) (Commission District 6)

No vote recorded on this item.

8-B-26-RZ · item history →

Request of Randall Buckner for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 5317, 5501, 5507 E Emory Road; 0 Quarry Road / Parcel ID 029 02302, 02309, 098, 106. Planning Commission Action: Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and surrounding development, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7)

8-C-26-RZ · item history →

Request of Christy Gedelman for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to RA (Low Density Residential). Property located at 6427 McFall Road / Parcel ID 039 067. Planning Commission Action: Approve the RA (Low Density Residential) zone because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and will bring the property into compliance with the zoning code, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7)

8-B-26-PA · item history →

Request of William David Hurst for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from CC (Corridor Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection) to BP (Business Park) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 0 E Raccoon Valley Drive / Parcel ID 026 076 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the BP (Business Park) place type because it is consistent with established development and changing conditions, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. The HP (Hillside Protection) area will be retained. (Commission District 7)

8-E-26-RZ · item history →

Request of William David Hurst for rezoning from CA (General Business) to LI (Light Industrial). Property located at 0 E Raccoon Valley Drive / Parcel ID 026 076 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the LI (Light Industrial) zone because it is compatible with surrounding development and changing conditions, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 7)

7-O-26-RZ · item history →

Request of Rhonda Vineyard for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 4628 Crippen Road / Parcel ID 039 024 (partial). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve PR (Planned Residential) up to 3 dwelling units per acre subject to the condition that the developer provide to the Knox County Department of Engineering and Public Works a certification from a licensed surveyor that there is adequate sight distance on Crippen Road before County Commission approval, by a vote of 13-0. (Commission District 7)

8-F-26-RZ · item history →

Request of Reliance Development for rezoning from PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 dwelling units per acre to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5.25 dwelling units per acre. Property located at 6806 and 6812 E Emory Road / Parcel ID 020 117, 119. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5.25 du/ac because it is compatible with surrounding development and consistent with previously approved plans, by a vote of 13-0 Consent. (Commission District 8)

7-F-26-RZ · item history →

Request of Joe Davis for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to PR (Planned Residential) up to 5 du/ac. Property located at 0 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 062 269, 26901, 26902, 26903, 26904. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 5 du/ac because it is consistent with the Knox County Comprehensive Plan and the surrounding area, subject to one condition, by a vote of 7-3. (DEFER TO OCTOBER AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT) (Previously Deferred from August to September at Request of Applicant) (Commission District 8)

No vote recorded on this item.

8-A-26-PA · item history →

Request of R. Paul Wallace for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from SR (Suburban Residential) and HP (Hillside Protection) to RCC (Rural Crossroads Commercial) and HP (Hillside Protection). Property located at 7729 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01403. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the RCC (Rural Crossroads Commercial) place type because of changing conditions in the area and it supports the policies, actions, goals, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, by a vote of 12-1. The HP (Hillside Protection) area would be retained. (Commission District 8)

8-A-26-RZ · item history →

Request of R. Paul Wallace for rezoning from A (Agricultural) to CR (Rural Commercial). Property located at 7729 Strawberry Plains Pike / Parcel ID 073 01403. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the CR (Rural Commercial) zone because of changing conditions in the area and it is consistent with the plan designation as amended, by a vote of 12-1. (Commission District 8)

O-26-8-101 · item history →

Consideration of an Ordinance of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, amending the Knox County Code, Appendix A - Zoning, Article 6, Sections 6.30, 6.40, and 6.90, pertaining to public notice requirements and vested rights. (Ord. No. O-90-9-130, adopted 9-10-90, as amended). Planning Commission Recommendation: Approve the proposed amendments to the Knox County Zoning Code, Article 6 pertaining to public notice requirements and vested rights, by a vote of 9-0 Consent. (SECOND READING) (A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Assembly room) (Planning Commission)