To be heard November 14, 2024Agenda Item No. 51

• Zoning

  Current

  OS, F

  OS (Open Space), F (Floodway)

  This open space preservation zone is established to provide areas in which the principal use of land is devoted to open space and/or the preservation and protection of park and recreation lands, wilderness areas, beach and shoreline areas, scenic routes, wild and scenic rivers, historical and archeological sites, watersheds and water supply areas, hiking, cycling and equestrian trails and fish and wildlife and their habitats. Property classified under this zone shall meet the criteria set forth in the open space plan approved by the county, and only property so zoned shall be considered as open space for the purposes of property assessment under the Agricultural, Forest and Open Space Land Act of 1976, provided the other conditions for inclusion under the act are satisfied.

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  The F, Floodway Zones, are established for the purpose of meeting the needs of the streams to carry floodwaters of a five hundred (500) year frequency flood and protecting the river, creek channels and floodplains from encroachment so that flood heights and flood damage will not be increased; to provide the necessary regulations for the protection of the public health and safety in areas subject to flooding; and to reduce the financial burdens imposed on the community by floods and the overflow of lands.

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  Requested

  CA, F

  CA (General Business), F (Floodway)

  This zone is for general retail business and services but not for manufacturing or for processing materials other than farm products, except that portable sawmills are allowed.

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  The F, Floodway Zones, are established for the purpose of meeting the needs of the streams to carry floodwaters of a five hundred (500) year frequency flood and protecting the river, creek channels and floodplains from encroachment so that flood heights and flood damage will not be increased; to provide the necessary regulations for the protection of the public health and safety in areas subject to flooding; and to reduce the financial burdens imposed on the community by floods and the overflow of lands.

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• Comprehensive Plan
  Requested

  CMU (Corridor Mixed-use)

0 OAK RIDGE HWY

South side of Oak Ridge Hwy, east of Byington Solway Rd

Commission District 6

6.65 acres

SR (Suburban Residential), SP (Stream Protection), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)

Planned Growth Area

Karns Fire Department

• Utilities
  Sewer

  West Knox Utility District

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  Water

  West Knox Utility District