Ad Hoc Zoning Review Taskforce | 11-09-26

The Blount County Ad Hoc Zoning Review Taskforce met on November 9, 2026, to organize its review of the county’s zoning regulations. Members approved the agenda with six yes votes and approved the minutes with seven yes votes. The mayor encouraged the taskforce to update regulations to reflect public priorities amid county growth. Members raised a concern that the copies provided might be outdated; staff clarified that the county’s local ordinances webpage contains the correct version, last amended in 2023, and offered to provide updated copies. The taskforce agreed that each member should review the full regulations and bring recommendations to the next meeting, with planning staff available to assist. No procurement, spending, or contract actions were identified.