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Rutherford County approves multiple rezonings, clears Buchanan Business Park plan
Summary
The Rutherford County Commission on June 12 approved four rezoning requests — including a phased 105‑acre Buchanan Business Park — after planning staff outlined traffic, buffering and compliance requirements. Each rezoning passed by voice vote following public hearings and planning commission recommendations.
Rutherford County commissioners approved four zoning changes at their June 12 regular meeting, clearing the way for a mix of commercial, industrial and business‑park development while attaching staff conditions intended to reduce neighborhood impacts.
The commission voted to approve REZ25‑008 (Swanson Development, Elam Road), a roughly 10‑acre rezoning from residential medium density to Employment and Activity Center. Planning director Doug DeMasi told commissioners the concept plan shows three buildings totaling about 70,400 square feet and noted proximity to I‑24. DeMasi said the planning commission unanimously recommended approval and that a future engineered site plan could require a traffic study and demonstrate compliance with buffer and access standards. Commissioners voted to adopt the rezoning by voice vote.
Commissioners also approved REZ25‑009 (Hollingshead Development, Hickory Grove Road), a…
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