City Council · August 18, 2026
Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential
An Ordinance to change the base zoning classification of property located at 1325 Francis Road from AG (General Agricultural) district to RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district, Ralph Smith/PLS, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 9-0 Consent) (File No. 6-E-26-RZ) (Council District 3) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)
On August 18, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential” by a vote of 8–0.
Motion to approve
Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Matthew DeBardelaben
The vote as recorded
Aye · 8
Absent · 1
Where this applies
This vote is part of land-use case 6-E-26-RZ →
Decided under item — Rezone 1325 Francis Road from Agricultural to Residential
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Public forum
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Minutes of the 18 August 2026 meeting — page 13
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