Zoning Districts Redefined

Knox County place types map

The consultant that’s developing the county’s Unified Development Ordinance has presented revised zoning districts and land uses to public officials.

A Regulatory Realignment

Zoning map image

The county’s consultant is winding up its audit of land-use regulations in preparation for drafting the Unified Development Ordinance.

UDO Week

Knox County map

A consultant will present a preliminary look at Knox County’s zoning overhaul during four days of public meetings beginning next Monday.

Changing Horses

Mandi Benedict photo.

Knox County is swapping out consulting firms working on a zoning ordinance overhaul to implement the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Zoning In

Zoning and planning maps of 2814 Tipton Station Road.

County Commission votes down proposals to rezone property against owners’ wishes, but signals new skepticism of development.

Property Rights and Fights

County commissioners Andy Fox and Larsen Jay at Monday's meeting.

County Commissioner Andy Fox is pushing for something officials say they’ve never seen — downzoning properties against the owners’ wishes.

Planning Debate Sharpens

Commissioners Kim Frazier, Kyle Ward and Larsen Jay at Monday's meeting

Protect developers or rural areas? County Commission shows some divides as a new comprehensive plan comes closer to its final form.