Rezoning
4-A-26-RZ
To be heard April 9, 2026Agenda Item No. 7
Recommendations will be available 1 week prior to the meeting.
Request
Property Info
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
RN-5, O
RN-5 (General Residential Neighborhood), O (Office)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.
The OP Office Park Zoning District is intended to accommodate large office developments and office parks/ campuses. The district is oriented toward larger-scale complexes that may include accessory services for employees such as personal services, restaurants, and retail establishments. District standards are intended to guide the development of office as a more campus-like environment.
RequestedRN-7
RN-7 (Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood)The RN-7 Multi-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate the most intense high density residential development in the City of Knoxville in townhouse and multi-family development forms. Limited nonresidential uses that are compatible with the character of the district may also be permitted.
Property Information
− +2011 Highland Ave.
North side of Highland Ave, east of S Twenty First St
Council District 1
Size
22,215 square feet
Planning Sector
Central City
Land Use Classification MU-SD / MU-CC22 (Mixed Use-Special District, Fort Sanders Medical District) MU-SD / MU-CC22 (Mixed Use-Special District, Fort Sanders Medical District)
Office, Multi-Family Residential
Growth Plan
N/A (Within the City limits)
Fire Department / District
Knoxville Fire Department
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Mohammad Reza Basiri
Case History
- January 23, 2026
Date Filed
- April 9, 2026
To be heard by the Planning Commission
- May 12, 2026
First Legislative Reading
- May 26, 2026
Second Legislative Reading