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Cookeville council approves rezoning on Boyd Ferris Road on first reading
Summary
On April 2, 2026, the Cookeville City Council voted 5–0 on first reading to rezone about 18.29 acres on Boyd Ferris Road from CI/RS20 to RS5 to enable a proposed single-family neighborhood; staff said sewer capacity currently supports 40 homes without an upgrade, while a 74-lot concept would require a sewer main extension.
Cookeville City Council voted unanimously on first reading April 2 to rezone roughly 18.29 acres on Boyd Ferris Road from commercial/industrial and RS20 single-family to RS5 single-family residential, a move developers say would allow a for-sale neighborhood of mostly one-level ranch homes.
Mr. Ward, who presented the staff report, said the subject parcel is vacant and currently split between CI and RS20 zoning. He said the planning division and the planning commission recommended the RS5 designation as a downzone from commercial or industrial intensity…
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