East Ridge planning commission denies rezoning request for 101 Kingwood Drive

Jun 3, 2025

The East Ridge Planning Commission voted 4-1 to deny a request to rezone 101 Kingwood Drive from R-1 single-family to C-2 general commercial so the owner could operate a professionally managed short-term rental; staff cited compatibility concerns and commissioners said the change could erode neighborhood character.

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The East Ridge Planning Commission on Monday voted 4-1 to deny a request to rezone 101 Kingwood Drive (tax ID 168EK003) from R-1 single-family residential to C-2 general commercial. The applicant, Michael Zhang, said he sought the change to operate a professionally managed short-term vacation rental under an investment company registered as the property's primary business.

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