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Every recorded decision

Every published motion, unanimous or not — nothing curated out. A high unanimity rate is itself a finding.

Filtered · year 2019

90.5%

Unanimity rate — 6401 of 7072 adopted motions in the published minutes

Excludes 114 motions not yet published.

Counts by badge

  • unanimous6401
  • split442
  • failed91
  • deferred329
  • withdrawn73

Most no votes on adopted motions

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Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone properties to OS-2 (Park and Open Space) District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1510 Taylor Road, Parcel ID 109 KF 014; 1516 Taylor Road, Parcel ID 109 KF 002; 3908 Cruze Road, Parcel ID 109 KF 01401; and 0 East Redbud Road, Parcel ID 109 NC 001 from RP-1 (Planned Residential) and R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to OS-2 (Park and Open Space) District, City of Knoxville, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-B- 19-RZ) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 1613 Hutchinson Ave to RP-1 / IH-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 1613 Hutchinson Avenue, Parcel ID 81 DD 056 from O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District to RP-1 (Planned Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) District at a density up to 8 dwelling units per acre, Christine Duncan, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-C-19-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 4814 Old Kingston Pike to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 4814 Old Kingston Pike, Parcel ID 107 N D 003.00 from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Jonathan Miller, Jonathan Miller Architecture & Design, Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-F-19-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 0 Old Weisgarber Road to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Old Weisgarber Road, Parcel ID 106 D A 00807 from O-3 (Office Park) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-L-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to rezone 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard to O-1 District. An Ordinance to rezone property located at 0 Dowell Springs Boulevard, Parcel ID 106 D A 00915 from O-3 (Office Park) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Benjamin C. Mullins, Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., Applicant. (Planning Commission Approved 14-0 Consent) (PC File No. 8-M-19-RZ) (Third District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance to close alley between Baldwin and Henry Avenues. An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between Baldwin Avenue and Henry Avenue, located between City Blocks 25375 and 25422, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Wei Zheng, Applicant. (PC Approved 14-0 Consent) (File No. 8-A-19-AC) (First District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance granting discretion to Animal Control Board on animal race ban. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article I, Section 5-9, to grant discretion to the Animal Control Board to waive the ban on animal races in certain instances.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to transfer ownership of solar panels to city. R-305-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Termination Agreement and Bill of Sale with FLS Solar 60, LLC to transfer ownership of solar photovoltaic panels and related assets to the City for a cost not to exceed $40,000.00.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for Industrial Development Board payment in lieu of taxes. R-304-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Dowell Springs Behavioral Health LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to real property located at Dowell Springs Boulevard, Parcel ID Nos. 106 DA 00807 and 106 DA 00915 and finding that such payments are deemed to be in furtherance of the public purposes of the Board as defined in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 7-53-305. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for landscaping on North Central Street Corridor. R-303-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Landscape Services, Inc. to install landscaping along the North Central Street Corridor from Depot Avenue to Woodland Avenue for an amount not to exceed $217,000.00(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for landscape design services at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-302-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Surface 678, PA for an amount not to exceed $44,000.00 for professional landscape design services associated with the installation of the public art piece at the Cradle of Country Music Park. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution amending contract for public art at Cradle of Country Music Park. R-301-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-19-0065 with THEVERYMANY, LLC for installation of public art at the Cradle of Country Music Park, increasing the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a new contract total of $560,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Parks & community Item history →
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant. R-300-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant award of $497,287.00, with no local match, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for continued funding of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to accept 2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant. R-299-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept the 2019 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant from the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs, in the amount of $40,000.00, for funding of the Knoxville Police Department’s Forensic Unit staff training and equipment to enhance gun crime investigations and prosecutions. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution for 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. R-298-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply jointly with Knox County for the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award of $152,568.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for improved operation of the criminal justice system, and if such application is approved, authorizing the Mayor to accept such a grant award. (Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution authorizing purchase of property at 640 Blackstock Ave. R-297-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to purchase property located at 640 Blackstock Avenue for $350,000.00.(Requested by Finance Department) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution amending contract for Woodland Ave Multimodal Project. R-296-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0232 with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Woodland Avenue Multimodal Project, increasing the contract amount by $10,500.00 for a new contract total of $273,900.00.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution requesting study of body worn cameras for police. R-295-2019 — A Resolution most respectfully requesting the Knoxville Police Department to explore the cost of acquiring and maintaining body worn cameras to be used by those members of the police department who respond to E-911 calls and investigate alleged crimes. (Requested by Councilmembers Stair, Campen, Singh, Welch, Rider, Roberto and McKenzie) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Ordinance amending salary of the Judge of the Municipal Court. O-125-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Division 1, Section 8-26, setting and fixing the salary of the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Knoxville.(Requested by Councilmembers Wallace and Campen and Vice Mayor Saunders) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000 for East Knoxville neighborhood supper. O-124-2019 — An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,000.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to East Tennessee Community Design Center serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Town Hall East, Inc. Neighborhood Association to be utilized toward an East Knoxville neighborhood gathering supper. (Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, McKenzie, and Stair) Budget & taxes Item history →
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Sep 10, 2019
Resolution to annex land near Cogdill Road and approve Plan of Services. A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the western right-of-way of Cogdill Road and to approve a Plan of Services for said area. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
Sep 10, 2019
Approve minutes of the August 27, 2019 Regular Meeting. approve the minutes of the August 27, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Annex land on Crystal Lake Drive & approve Plan of Services R-235-2019 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land abutting the northern right-of-way of Crystal Lake Drive approximately 700 feet west of the intersection with Woodland Drive and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Annex land at Montlake Dr/Lynbrulee Lane & approve Plan of Services R-234-2019 — A Resolution to effect annexation of a tract of land located at the southern and eastern intersection of Montlake Drive and Lynbrulee Lane and to approve a Plan of Services for said area.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Apply for and accept Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant R-233-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership Grant, with a required local match of 50%, for a total grant amount of $12,000.00, for the purchase of bullet-resistant vests for fifteen Knoxville law enforcement officers.(Requested by Knoxville Police Department) Public safety Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Authorize Mayor to execute agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Greenway Project R-232-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $362,375.00 for design of Phase II of the Northwest Greenway Connector Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Roads & infrastructure Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Authorize Mayor to convey property to Aplos Home, LLC R-231-2019 — A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents to convey property, including a quitclaim deed, to Aplos Home, LLC for two parcels of property located at 3738 and 3740 Speedway Circle, Parcel ID Nos. 082-DD-030 and 081-DD-031, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $6,000.00.(Requested by Department of Community Development) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Amend code Chapter 5 for chicken permit procedures O-98-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 5, Article IV, Section 5-107, to reduce administrative costs and procedures for domesticated chicken permits.(Requested by Office of Sustainability) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Amend code Chapter 12 for flooding regulations O-97-2019 — An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 12, to clarify flooding regulations and remove certain unnecessary language.(Requested by Department of Engineering) Zoning & land use Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Grant pension of $4,349.33/month to James K. Arnold R-230-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $4,349.33 per month to James K. Arnold, an employee of the Knoxville Fire Department.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Grant pension of $606.82/month to Steve C. Webster R-229-2019 — A Resolution granting a pension of $606.82 per month to Steve C. Webster, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board) Personnel & appointments Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve liquor store license compliance certificate for Merchants Wine & Spirits R-228-2019 — A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Merchants Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.(Requested by Finance Department) Intergovernmental & resolutions Item history →
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
Jul 2, 2019
Approve minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 Regular Meeting of City Council
Adopted 8-0-0-1
Unanimous
May 30, 2019
Postpone discussion of Section 18.1 Enforcement Official Article 18. Enforcement. Postponement of the matter concerning Section 18.1 Enforcement Official on page 18-1.
Deferred —
Deferred
May 30, 2019
Recommend clarity for Section 17.2 A.1 and A.2 Article 17. Nonconformities. Motion for recommendations on appropriate language for clarity in regards to subsections 1 and 2 in Section 17.2 Nonconforming Buildings, Structures and Uses of Land A. Alteration or enlargement of buildings and structures on page 17-1.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend Article 17.2 D. regarding discontinuation or abandonment Article 17. Nonconformities. Striking Section 17.1 Nonconforming Buildings, Structures and Uses of Land C. Building vacancy, nonconforming and D. Change in use on page 17-2 and substituting for Section 17.2 Nonconforming Use D. Discontinuation or Abandonment on page 17-5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Correct language in Section 16.12 A.5 Limitations on Appeals Article 16. Zoning Applications. Correction of language in Section 16.12 Zoning Appeals 5. Limitations on Appeals on page 16-36.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike Section 16.12 B. Intermediate Appeals Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking Section 16.12 Zoning Appeals B. Intermediate Appeals Regarding Certificates of Appropriateness on page 16.35.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Revise Section 16.12 A.5 Limitations on Zoning Appeals Article 16. Zoning Applications. Moving to strike language and revise the language in subsection 5. Limitations on Zoning Appeals on page 16-34.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike language from Section 16.12 A.3b Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking language from Section 16-12 Zoning Appeals A. Preliminary Appeals of Administrative Decisions 3. Authorization b. on page 16-34.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert language into Section 16.8 E.1 Appeal Article 16. Zoning Applications. Insertion of language in Section 16.8 Overlay District Certificates of Appropriateness E. Appeal 1. on page 16-27.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike subsection f. Expiration from Section 16.7 E.3 Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking a subsection f. Expiration from Section 16-7 Planned Development E. Procedure 3. Preliminary Plan on page 16-20.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Correct subsection number in Section 16.6 E. Appeals Article 16. Zoning Applications. Correction of a subsection number in Section 16.6 Infill Housing Overlay District Review E. Appeals on page 16-16.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike Section 16.5 D.1c and 16.5 D.2c Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking Section 16.5 Design Review D. Procedure 1. Public Improvements c. and 2. Private Development c. from page 16-13.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Change "Downtown Design Review Board" to "Design Review Board" Article 16. Zoning Applications. Revising all instances of Downtown Design Review Board and changing them to Design Review Board, in Section 16.5 Design Review on pages 16-12 and 16-13.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike "Downtown" from Section 16.5 Design Review title Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking the word “Downtown” from the title of Section 16.5 Downtown Design Review on page 16-12.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike Section 16.4 D.2 Site Plan Review Procedure Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking Section 16.4 Site Plan Review D. Procedure 2. on page 16-9.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike subsection G. Expiration of Variance Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking a subsection from Section 16.3 Variance G. Expiration of Variance on page 16-8.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike Section 16.4 C.2.d Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking Section 16.4 Site Plan Review C. Required Site Plan Review 2. d. on page 16-9.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert language into Section 16.2 A. Purpose Article 16. Zoning Applications. Inserting language from the current zoning ordinance from Article V. - Supplementary Regulations Applying to a Specific, to Several, or to All Districts Section 3. Development Standards for Uses Permitted on Review into Section 16.2 Special Use Review A. Purpose on page 16-4.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert variance requirements into Section 16.3 F. Article 16. Zoning Applications. Inserting requirements for the granting of a variance from Article VII Administration and Enforcement Section 2. Variances D. of the current zoning ordinance into Section 16.3 Variance as a new subsection.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike "three" from Section 16.3 E. Standards Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking the word “three” from the first sentence in Section 16.3 Variance E. Standards on page 16-7.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike subsection H from Section 16.2 Special Use Review Article 16. Zoning Applications. Striking subsection H from Section 9.2 Special Use Review on page 16.5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert language into Section 16.1 D. Procedure Article 16. Zoning Applications. Insertion of language in Section 16.1 Zoning Text and Map Amendment D. Procedure on page 16-1.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Add new subsection H. to Section 15.3 Vesting Article 15. Application Process. Insertion of a new subsection H. to Section 15.3 Vesting on page 15-5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Move subsection C. from 14.8 to 14.4 F. Article 14. Code Administrators. Striking subsection C. in Section 14.8 on page and insertion of same as a new subsection F. in Section 14.4.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Revise Section 12.2 D.2 Alternative landscape Design Article 12. Landscape. Revising language in Section 12.2 Landscape Plan D. Alternative landscape Design 2. on page 12-2.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Reinstate current code language for HZC & IHRC terms Article 14. Code Administrators. Putting language relative to the terms of members back in from the current code for the Historic Zoning Commission and Infill Housing Review Committee, if it applies.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert "RN-6 and RN-7" into Section 13.9 D. header Article 13. Signs. Inserting “RN-6 and RN-7” into the header of Section 13.9 Signs Permitted in Specific Districts D. Residential Districts: EN, RN-1, RN-2, RN-3, RN-4, RN-5 on page 13-5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike "or more" in Section 12.5 A. regarding perimeter landscape Article 12. Landscape. Striking “or more” in the final sentence in Section 12.5 Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Yard A. on page 12-4.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 12.6 B. Interior Parking Lot Landscape Article 12. Landscape. Striking and inserting of language in Section 12.6 Interior Parking Lot Landscape B. on page 12-5.
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 12.2 C. Minor Changes to Landscape Plans Article 12. Landscape. Striking and inserting of language in Section 12.2 Landscape Plan C. Minor Changes to Approved Landscape Plans on page 12-2.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike language in Section 11.6 G.4 Article 11. Off-Street Parking. Striking language in Section 11.6 Design of Off-Street Parking Facilities G. 4. on page 11-12.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert 3. into Section 10.3 P. Garage, Detached Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting 3. to Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses P. Garage, Detached on page 10-10.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
ADU: amending Section 10.3 B.2 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance to insert language into Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses B. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) 2.
Failed 3-6-0-0
Split Failed
May 30, 2019
Add new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 A. Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting a new subsection 7 to Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses A. General Regulations for Accessory Structures on page 10.4.
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Insert column into Section 10.3 A.6 regarding accessory building size Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting the fourth column from the chart in Article V Supplementary Regulations Applying to a Specific, to Several, or to all Districts Section 4. - Accessory uses, buildings and structures C. Maximum size of accessory buildings and structures in the R-1, R-1A, R-1E, R-1EN, R-2, R-4, RP-1, RP-2, RP-3, and TND-1 zone districts.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend Section 10.3 R. Home Occupation part 1 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Motion to amend ordinance by striking 1. from Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses R. Home Occupation on page 10-10, as a substitute motion.
Adopted 7-2-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Add new subsection 3 to Section 10.3 O. Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting a new number 3 to Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses O. Freestanding Roofed Structure, Pergola, or Gazebo 2. on page 10-10.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert "side or rear" into Section 10.3 O.2 Article 10. Site Development Standards. Inserting “side or rear” at the end of the sentence in Section 10.3 Accessory Structures and Uses O. Freestanding Roofed Structure, Pergola, or Gazebo 2. on page 10-9.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Make Temporary Outdoor Storage Containers temporary in all zones Article 9. Uses. Making Temporary Outdoor Storage Containers a temporary use in all zones.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Change "Enclosed" to "Indoors" for Vehicle Rental Article 9. Uses. Changing the word “Enclosed” to “Indoors” for Vehicle Rental - Enclosed on page 9-5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike Principal Use for Food Estab., Personal Service, Retail in OP Article 9. Uses. Striking Principal Use (P) from the Office Park (OP) District column for Eating and Drinking Establishment, Personal Service Establishment, and Retail Goods Establishment in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on pages 9-3 and 9-5, respectively.
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Clarify accessory uses in Office Park district Article 9. Uses. Inserting an asterisks next to the Permitted Use (P) in the column for Office Park for Eating and Drinking Establishment, Personal Service Establishment, and Retail Goods Establishment; and that the P with the asterisks would state at the bottom of each page “This indicates an accessory use, not a principal use.”
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike Kennel as Special Use in C-G district Article 9. Uses. Striking Kennel as a Special Use in the C-G District on page 9-4.
Adopted 8-1-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Allow Halfway House as Special Use in C-G and O districts Article 9. Uses. Allowing Halfway House as a Special Use in the C-G and O Districts in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on page 9-4.
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 30, 2019
Allow Halfway House as Special Use in C-G and O districts Article 9. Uses. Allowing Halfway House as a Special Use in the C-G and O Districts in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on page 9-4.
Withdrawn —
Withdrawn
May 30, 2019
Strike "P" for Storage Yard, Outdoor in C-R District Article 9. Uses. Striking “P” (Permitted Use) for Storage Yard, Outdoor in the C-R District in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on page 9-5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert "P" for Public Safety Facility in INST District Article 9. Uses. Insertion of “P” (Permitted Use) for Public Safety Facility in the INST District in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on page 9-5.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Strike "Amusement Facility - Outdoor" as Special Use in C-G Article 9. Uses. Striking "Amusement Facility - Outdoor" as a Special Use in the C-G District in Section 9.2 Use Matrix Table 9-1 on page 9-2.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Revise Industrial Districts Dimensional Standards Table 6-1 Article 6. Industrial Districts. Revising Article 6. Industrial Districts 6.3 Dimensional Standards Table 6-1 Industrial Districts Dimensional Standards on page 6-1.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Change "Admin Review Committee" to "Zoning Administrator" in 9.4 G.d and H.e Article 9. Uses. Suggested revisions to Section 9.4 Temporary Use Standards G Temporary Outdoor Entertainment d. and H. Temporary Outdoor Sales e. on page 9-31, to change "Administrative Review Committee" to "Zoning Administrator."
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Revise TEMPORARY OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT in residential districts Article 9. Uses. Revision to Section 9.4 Temporary Use Standards G. Temporary Outdoor Entertainment on page 9-30.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Revise TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALES in residential districts Article 9. Uses. Suggested revision to Section 9.4 Temporary Use Standards H. Temporary Outdoor Sales 1. in residential districts.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Correct typo in Section 9.4 H.5 Article 9. Uses. Correction of a typographical error in Section 9.4 Temporary Use Standards H. Temporary Outdoor Sales 5. on page 9-32.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Add clarification sentence in Section 9.3 FF.8 Article 9. Uses. Insertion of a sentence for clarification in Section 9.3 Principal Use Standards FF. Wireless Telecommunications 8. Application Submittal Requirements on page 9-26.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Correct "Planning Commission" typo in Section 9.3 FF.8 and elsewhere Article 9. Uses. Typographical error where “Planning Commission” appears twice in Section 9.3 Principal Use Standards FF. Wireless Telecommunications 8. Application Submittal Requirements on page 9-26.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Clarify intent of C-G district for indoor commercial uses Article 5. Commercial and Office Districts. Clarification that on page 5-1 in Section 5.1 Purpose Statements A. Commercial Districts 2. C-G General Commercial Zoning District the C-G district is intended primarily for indoor commercial uses. Staff suggested inserting language after the last sentence.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Rename districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Article 4. Residential Neighborhood Districts. Renaming the districts in Section 4.2 Uses C. Residential Occupancy Standards on page 4-2.
Adopted 6-3-0-0
Split
May 30, 2019
Insert chart visualizing Section 4.2 Uses B. Article 4. Residential Neighborhood Districts. Insertion of a chart visualizing Section 4.2 Uses B. on page 4-2.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend definition of Kennel in Section 2.3 Article 2. General Definitions & Measurement Methodologies. Striking the definition of Kennel in Section 2.3 Definitions and inserting the definition from the current code.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend definition of Grade in Section 2.3 Article 2. General Definitions & Measurement Methodologies. Striking of the definition of Grade in Section 2.3 Definitions and insertion of its definition from the current code.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Update Article 17 to mandate requirements Article 17. Nonconformities. Update of Article 17. Nonconformities to reflect mandatory requirements with the use of “shall” or “shall be” rather than “may” or “must.”
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Insert definition of "person" Article 2. General Definitions & Measurement Methodologies. Insertion of definition of “person” in Section 2.3 Definitions.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Clarify Existing Uses subject to Board of Zoning Appeals Article 1. Title, Purpose, and Applicability. Clarification that Section 1.4 Transition Rules B. Existing Uses 2 and 4 are subject to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend ordinance regarding territorial application of code Article 1. Title, Purpose, and Applicability. Staff drafted language revising Section 1.3 Applicability A. Territorial Application.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Amend ordinance to include definition of "adopted one-year plan" Article 1. Title, Purpose, and Applicability. Inclusion of “adopted one-year plan” in Section 1.2 Purpose B.
Adopted —
May 30, 2019
Ordinance to regulate building and land use across municipal districts (Recode Knoxville) An ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of the lot which may be occupied, the sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the uses of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public activities and other purposes; and for such purposes to divide the municipality into districts or zones of such number, shape and areas as it may determine, and regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and uses of buildings and structures and the use of land; to prescribe penalty for the violation of its provisions and to provide for its enforcement; and to repeal Ordinance No. 3369, known and cited as “the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Knoxville, Tennessee” and all amendments thereto, all as the product of a public process known as “Recode Knoxville.” (MPC Approved 12-2) (MPC file No. 11-A-18-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Deferred 9-0-0-0
Deferred
May 21, 2019
Appropriate $15,781 for Challenge Grant Award Program An Ordinance appropriating the total sum of $15,781.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence Fund and donating same for completed projects to various qualified organizations as part of the Challenge Grant Award Program. (Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous
May 21, 2019
Approve FY 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program An Ordinance to approve and adopt the FY 2020 - 2025 Knoxville Capital Improvement Program, including the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Budget. (MPC Approved 13-0 Consent) (File No. 5-A-19-OB) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Adopted 9-0-0-0
Unanimous

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