Rezoning
12-K-25-RZ
Recommendations will be available 1 week prior to the meeting.
Request
Property Info
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
RN-2, HP
RN-2 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)The RN-2 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate low density single- family residential development on relatively small lots with smaller setbacks within the City of Knoxville. Two-family dwellings may also be allowed by special use approval. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
The HP District is intended to protect Knoxville's significant natural topographic features, and to prevent potential serious consequences from hillside development, such as increased erosion, fire, or flood hazards, and property damage.
RequestedRN-5
RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood);HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)The RN-5 General Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate medium density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville comprising a heterogeneous mix of single-family, two-family, townhouse, and multifamily dwellings. The RN-5 District may also serve as a functional transition between traditionally single-family and two family residential neighborhoods within the City, and more intensely developed residential or commercial areas. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
Property Information
− +1137 SIMPSON ST
Northwest corner of the intersection of Simpson St and McCormick St
Council District 1
Size
11,843 square feet
Planning Sector
South City
Land Use Classification LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection) LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth Plan
N/A (Within the City limits)
Fire Department / District
Knoxville Fire Department
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
What's next?
− +- Appeal to Because of its location in the CITY, appeals will be heard by Knoxville City Council
Dickerson LLC
Case History
- October 27, 2025
Date Filed
- December 11, 2025
To be heard by the Planning Commission