Co Com R 267 260921 Zoning

The Knoxville Community Media held a zoning meeting on September 21, 2026, where multiple rezoning requests and zoning-related ordinances were discussed and voted upon. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals of rezoning requests for residential, business park, and industrial uses, with considerations of density, infrastructure, and compliance with the comprehensive plan. Notably, a moratorium on data centers in Knox County was approved, and several motions regarding residential density adjustments were debated, including a substitute motion to reduce density that ultimately failed. The commission also approved amendments to the Knox County Code to align public notice requirements with recent state law changes. Votes were taken on all items, with most passing unanimously or by majority, and some motions included abstentions due to conflicts of interest. The meeting also addressed concerns about traffic, environmental impacts, and community opposition related to specific rezoning proposals.