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Board denies appeal of building‑permit denial at Nubbin Ridge Road
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Summary
Rick Wilkinson appealed the county’s denial of a building permit for a parcel on Nubbin Ridge Road, arguing a rezoning vesting right under Tennessee law; county staff said the parcel is governed by a development plan and the board denied the appeal.
Rick Wilkinson asked the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals to overturn a denial of a building permit for property at 8502 Nubbin Ridge Road, arguing the property was effectively vested for development when the larger subdivision was rezoned and citing Tennessee Code regarding vesting rights.
Wilkinson and his counsel said the final plat and prior administrative steps support issuance of a permit; county staff and planning representatives explained that the triangular remnant parcel was rezoned as part of a larger parcel and that the development plan’s requirements apply. Staff said amending the land‑use plan and going through the planning commission and county commission would be required to change the parcel’s designation back to agricultural.
After discussion, the board voted to deny the appeal. Chair Paul Huff said the rezoning request had been initiated by the property owner at the time and that the remnant parcel must meet the development plan that accompanied the rezoning; the board noted the applicant’s remedy is court review or a plan amendment if he wishes to pursue different zoning.
Why it matters: The decision confirms that parcels rezoned as part of larger developments remain subject to the accompanying development plan and approval process; homeowners seeking permits for nonconforming remnants may need a plan amendment or court review.
What’s next: The applicant may pursue court review or seek a plan amendment through the planning commission and county commission.
