Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article II, Section 5- 27, to limit the number of monkeys per household without a kennel permit. (Requested by Operations)

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On September 1, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Amend code to limit number of monkeys per household without kennel permit” by a vote of 8–1.

Split Adopted 8-1-0-0

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Moved by Denzel Grant · seconded by Matthew DeBardelaben

Topics: Zoning & land use

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Aye · 8

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

No · 1

Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

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The clerk’s minutes note 10 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 1 September 2026 meeting — page 5

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