Rezoning
4-N-26-RZ
To be heard April 9, 2026Agenda Item No. 12
Recommendations will be available 1 week prior to the meeting.
Request
Property Info
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +Zoning
- Current
I-G, HP
I-G (General Industrial), HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)The I-G General Industrial Zoning District provides for a range of general industrial uses that may produce limited outside impacts, rendering them incompatible with retail, service,
or residential uses. Such uses include limited manufacturing, fabricating, processing, wholesale distributing, and warehousing facilities that do not require frequent visits from customers or clients.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-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.
Property Information
− +0 RICHMOND AVE
West of Sterchi St, northwest of Richmond Ave
Council District 3
Size
1.19 acres
Planning Sector
Central City
Land Use Classification LI (Light Industrial), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection) LI (Light Industrial), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection)
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth Plan
N/A (Within City Limits)
Fire Department / District
Knoxville Fire Department
- Utilities
- Sewer
Knoxville Utilities Board
WaterKnoxville Utilities Board
Haley McLaughlin
Case History
- February 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