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Planning Commission approves missing‑middle zoning amendments after public debate on lot widths
Summary
The Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission approved amendments to the City of Knoxville zoning code to clarify middle‑housing standards, including new minimum lot widths and revised building definitions, after public comment from local architects and builders urging further refinements.
The Knoxville Knox County Planning Commission on Aug. 14 approved amendments to City of Knoxville zoning code Article 4.6 and related sections that revise middle‑housing ("missing middle") standards, the commission chair said. Commissioners voted after more than an hour of public comment and discussion about lot widths, townhouse definitions and how the rules affect small infill projects.
The changes, recommended by planning staff, were approved by motion of Commissioner Midas and a second from Commissioner Butler. Planning staff said the revisions “provide additional clarity in the zoning standards and will generate better consistency with surrounding neighborhoods,” Executive Director Amy Brooks told the commission.
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