Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST

An ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1019 E. Emerald Avenue from O (Office) district to INST (Institutional) district, OHM Advisors, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 4-I-26-RZ) (Council District 5) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On May 12, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Karyn Adams

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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This vote is part of land-use case 4-I-26-RZ →

Decided under item 4-I-26-RZ — Change base zoning for Emerald Avenue property to INST

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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 17

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