Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law

An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, Zoning Code, Article 15, Section 15.2.B, Published Notice, to align noticing requirements with recent state law changes, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning staff recommended approval; Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 2-A-26-OA) (All districts) (Requested by Knoxville-Knox County Planning)

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On March 31, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Update zoning code published notice requirements to match state law” by a vote of 8–0.

Unanimous Adopted 8-0-0-1

Motion to approve the ordinance

Moved by Lynne Fugate · seconded by Debbie Helsley

Topics: Zoning & land use

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 8

Karyn Adams District 1 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

Absent · 1

Nathan Honeycutt District 2

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

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Minutes of the 31 March 2026 meeting — page 4

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