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Council approves first reading of rezoning for Groundscapes site after opposition from nearby homeowners
Summary
Council approved first reading of a rezoning request for property at 4272 Bonnie Oaks Drive to an industrial heavy (IH) zone with conditions limiting hours and allowable materials after public opposition raised environmental and notice concerns.
The Chattanooga City Council approved on first reading a rezoning request Dec. 16 to change property at 4272 Bonnie Oaks Drive to an industrial heavy (IH) zone with limiting conditions, despite opposition from nearby homeowners who asked for a deferral and more outreach.
Applicant representatives said the site has functioned as a construction lay‑down yard for more than 20 years and that the rezoning request is intended to formalize and slightly expand that long‑running use farther back on the parcel. "Changing hands doesn't change the zoning," the applicant's…
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