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City council backs advancing Mount Vernon chapter of Knox County comprehensive plan
Summary
Council members said the city chapter of the Knox County comprehensive plan is advisory, preserves local priorities such as sidewalks and trail connectivity, and will be sent to a final reading at the council’s next meeting.
Councilors said the Mount Vernon chapter of the Knox County comprehensive plan reflects extensive public input and recommended language and that the document is advisory rather than prescriptive.
Mister Skeener (presenting) opened the Land Use and Development discussion by noting the council had reviewed the draft thoroughly and inviting questions. Council members said they were broadly familiar with the plan and praised its data and participation. “This is the most comprehensive…
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