To be heard April 9, 2026Agenda Item No. 9

• Zoning

  Current

  RN-1, HP

  RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood), HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)

  The RN-1 Single-Family Residential Neighborhood Zoning District is intended to accommodate traditional low density residential neighborhoods in the City of Knoxville, exhibiting a predominant development pattern of single-family homes on relatively large lots and with generous setbacks. 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.

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  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.

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  Requested

  RN-5, HP

  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.

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  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.

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  More Info

• Sector Plan / One Year Plan
  Current

  OS (Other Open Space), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)

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  Requested

  MDR (Medium Density Residential), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)

4524 NORA RD

South side of Nora Rd and I-640 intersection

Council District 4

18.03 acres

East City

Land Use Classification OS (Other Open Space), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection) OS (Other Open Space), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)

N/A (Within City Limits)

Knoxville Fire Department

• Utilities
  Sewer

  Knoxville Utilities Board

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  Water

  Knoxville Utilities Board