East Ridge council denies rezoning request for 1502 Swope Drive after neighborhood outcry

May 15, 2026

After more than an hour of public comment citing safety, noise and displacement concerns, the East Ridge City Council voted 3–2 to deny a request to rezone 1502 Swope Drive from R-2 to C-2. The applicant offered restrictions and said it would stage truck unloading off-site.

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The East Ridge City Council voted to deny a rezoning request for 1502 Swope Drive on May 14, rejecting a proposal to change the parcel from R-2 Residential Duplex to C-2 General Commercial.

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