City Council · August 5, 2025

Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record)

An Ordinance to approve an amendment to the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Article 17.3, Non-Conforming Lot of Record, to enable the development of nonconforming lots of record while ensuring the development remains aligned with the neighborhood in which the lot is located, Knoxville-Knox County Planning, Applicant.

On August 5, 2025, “Approve amendment to Zoning Code Article 17.3 (Non-Conforming Lot of Record)” failed before the City of Knoxville, TN City Council by a vote of 2–5.

Split Failed Failed 2-5-0-2

Motion to refer the ordinance to Planning Commission

Moved by Seema Singh · seconded by Amelia Parker

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The vote as recorded

No · 5

Charles Thomas District 5 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Andrew Roberto District 2 Lauren Rider District 4

Aye · 2

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C Seema Singh District 3

Absent · 2

Tommy Smith District 1 Gwen McKenzie District 6

Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 3 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 5 August 2025 meeting — page 13

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