Oak Ridge presents draft comprehensive plan, aims for planning commission review in January

Dec 15, 2025

City planning staff presented a draft comprehensive land use plan that maps future uses for DOE and non‑DOE parcels, outlines five small‑area plans and an implementation matrix, and seeks council feedback ahead of planned planning commission review in January and potential council adoption in February 2026.

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City planning staff on Tuesday presented a draft comprehensive land use plan that lays out a 10–20 year vision for Oak Ridge, including a future land use map, five small‑area plans and an implementation schedule. The council heard a roughly hour‑long presentation and asked detailed questions about map clarity, DOE‑owned lands and next steps for zoning and code updates.

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