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Soddy‑Daisy moves to lower commercial parking minimums; resident urges more trees
Summary
The City Commission approved a first reading of a zoning amendment reducing off‑street parking requirements for commercial development (example: a Dollar General would need about 30–35 spaces instead of 75). A resident urged adding trees within parking lots; staff said perimeter trees remain required.
The Soddy‑Daisy City Commission on July 20 approved the first reading of an amendment to the zoning code that reduces off‑street parking requirements for commercial development to align more closely with neighboring municipalities.
Public Works Director Steve Grant said current rules would require a store such as Dollar General to provide about 75 parking spaces; under the proposed amendment that requirement would drop to roughly 30–35 spaces. "We're aligning our parking standards with Red Bank, Collegedale and Hamilton County," Grant said.
Curtis Cecil of 9619 Dayton Pike said he supports the change but asked the commission to require interior trees within parking lots to increase shade and reduce heat. Grant responded that the ordinance requires trees on the perimeter of lots but does not mandate interior lot planting under the current language.
Commissioner Keith moved to approve the first reading and Commissioner Shipley seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Staff said the city is also pursuing a Tree City grant; City Manager Johnson is working with Jim Stewart on that application.
