Knox County presents Module A for new zoning framework and cuts 400-plus code uses

Jan 30, 2026

County planners and consultants proposed a new zoning-district palette and a consolidated table of uses as Module A of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) intended to implement the Knox County comprehensive plan; commissioners raised questions about agricultural vs. rural distinctions, mapping equivalency and a two-week public feedback window.

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Allison, the lead presenter, told county officials that Module A of the Unified Development Ordinance focuses on a new zoning district palette and a consolidated table of uses designed to implement the Knox County comprehensive plan. She said the work is organized into five modules, with Module A covering districts and the use table and later modules addressing dimensional standards, site design, environmental protections and administrative procedures.

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