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City staff propose higher multifamily heights in RN‑5 with protections for adjacent single‑family homes
Summary
City planning staff presented ordinance amendments to raise maximum multifamily building heights in the R N 5 residential district from 35 feet to up to 55 feet in many locations, while capping heights at 45 feet where RN‑5 abuts single‑family homes and adding setback increases for taller buildings.
Bridal Barrie, plans review and inspections department at the City of Knoxville, outlined proposed amendments that would increase allowable multifamily building height and adjust dimensional standards in the R N 5 residential district.
Barrie said the proposal would increase multifamily maximum height in RN‑5 from 35 feet to as much as 55 feet in appropriate locations, but would limit height to 45 feet where RN‑5 property is adjacent to single‑family residences. "This will allow density to develop more from a…
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