Rezoning
4-S-26-RZ
To be heard April 9, 2026Agenda Item No. 15
Recommendations will be available 1 week prior to the meeting.
Request
Property Info
What's next?
Applicant Request
− +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.
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.
RequestedC-H-1, HP
C-H-1 (Highway Commercial), HP (Hillside Protection Overlay)The C-H Highway Commercial Zoning District is intended to accommodate higher-intensity commercial uses of a predominantly auto-oriented character, including retail, rental, and service establishments of a more intense commercial character including those requiring permanent outdoor service or storage areas. The C-H District regulations are intended to ensure the mitigation of any potential impacts related to such
establishments on neighboring uses. The C-H District is divided into two levels of intensity related to the overall form and design of the development; however, uses are the same across all levels.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
− +4601 WESTERN AVE
North side of Western Ave, southwest of Ball Camp Pike
Council District 3
Size
2.31 acres
Planning Sector
Northwest City
Land Use Classification MDR (Medium Density Residential), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection) MDR (Medium Density Residential), 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
Shawn Smith
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