Rezoning
7-D-25-RZ
To be heard July 10, 2025Agenda Item No. 0
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.
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 BERNHURST DR
Northwest side of Bernhurst Dr, south of Dahlia Dr
Council District 4
Size
15,404 square feet
Planning Sector
North City
Land Use Classification LDR (Low Density Residential) LDR (Low Density Residential)
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
Rajpaul Cheema
Case History
- May 12, 2025
Date Filed
- July 10, 2025
To be heard by the Planning Commission
- August 5, 2025
First Legislative Reading
- August 19, 2025
Second Legislative Reading