Private ROWs can serve an unlimited number of property owners but are not maintained by city, county, state or federal government. They were previously identified as joint permanent easement (JPE) by the Knoxville-Knox County subdivision Regulations.
They are required to be named when...
- They serve six or more lots, regardless of whether the lots have buildings on them
- They serve six or more houses or structures
Not required, but...
- Property owners have the option to name a private ROW during the platting process
- This may eliminate the need for future address changes if a large property is subdivided in the future
Example 1
- Name Required
Private ROW serves 6 lots and 3 structures - Name Required
Private ROW serves 3 lots and 6 structures
Note: Number of dwellings permitted on a lot determined by zoning district
Example 2
- Name Required
Private ROW serves 6 lots and 6 structures - No Name Required
Private ROW serves 3 lots and 4 structures
Note: Number of dwellings permitted on a lot determined by zoning district
Example 3
- Name Required
Private ROW serves 6 lots and 0 structures - No Name Required
Private ROW serves 3 lots and 0 structures
