Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property

An ordinance approving the request of MatCo Affordable Housing for an amendment to the East City Sector Plan from Other Open Space to Medium Density Residential for property located at 4524, 4528, and 4534 Nora Road, leaving all special purpose land use classifications unchanged. (Planning staff recommended denial; Planning Commission approved 11-1) (Council District 4) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On May 12, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Amend East City Sector Plan for Nora Road property” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance on first reading

Moved by Debbie Helsley · seconded by Matthew DeBardelaben

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

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The clerk’s minutes note 6 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

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Minutes of the 12 May 2026 meeting — page 10

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