To be heard September 10, 2026Agenda Item No. 0

• 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-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.

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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

1204 SYLVAN ST

East side of Sylvan St, north of Mcdonald Rd

Council District 6

16,583 square feet

East City

Land Use Classification LDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Ridgetop Protection) LDR (Low Density Residential), 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