Meeting Info

• Second Thursday of each month* | 1:30 p.m. | Main Assembly Room* | City County Building
• Prior to placing your item on the meeting agenda, you must submit a completed application and pay the specified fee.
• The Planning Commission may approve or deny an application or take other appropriate action.

Upcoming Deadlines

• A pre-application consultation with staff is required for the following application types: comprehensive plan amendments, concept plans, use on reviews, special uses, and development plans. Staff will provide feedback on the request and advise on application submittal items.
• A pre-submittal consultation with Planning staff is encouraged for all other application types and should occur prior to submission of an application.
• The pre-application consultation shall occur at least seven days prior to the deadline for application submittal. To schedule your meeting, please call (865) 215-3193 or email applications@knoxplanning.org. Consultations can take place in person, over the phone, or virtually during designated office hours.

• Complete applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on the deadline day for submittals each month. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We recommend submitting electronic applications at least 24 hours prior to the filing deadline to allow ample time for staff to review the submittal and contact you for payment.

• Application withdrawal with a fee refund may be permitted only if a written request is received no later than two days after the Planning Commission's deadline day. This request must be approved by the Executive Director. Applications may be withdrawn after this time, but without a fee refund.

• If the application deadline falls on a holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next business day.
• One Year Plan amendments will be heard in January, April, July, and October.
• Comprehensive Plan amendments will be heard in February, May, August, and November.