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Planning commission postpones city’s middle‑housing rule changes after developers, realtors seek more time
Summary
Commissioners postponed proposed amendments to Knoxville’s zoning rules for middle housing by 30 days after developers, realtors and architects warned that new lot‑width language and removal of administrative variances could sharply reduce feasible lots for middle‑housing types on nonconforming parcels.
The Knoxville‑Knox County Planning Commission on July 10 postponed consideration of multiple proposed amendments to Knoxville City Code that would change how “middle housing” (duplexes, triplexes, small multiplexes and related forms) is regulated. The commission voted to delay for 30 days after housing‑industry representatives, architects and real‑estate stakeholders urged additional stakeholder review.
City staff told commissioners the amendments clarify definitions and align site standards across several articles in Appendix B of the Knoxville City Code. The staff report argued the changes would “diversify housing options and increase homeownership opportunity” by, among other changes, creating a new single‑family…
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