Knoxville, Tennessee

Last Reviewed

21st Aug 2025

Date Published

22nd Oct 2024

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Zoning

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Zone Name
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Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
Special uses
Temporary uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Multiple
Accessory
General Retail
Communal Housing
Utility Structures
Two Family Dwelling
Multi Family Dwelling
Professional Services
Single Family Dwelling
Dwellings (Unspecified)
Agricultural and Hunting
Schools and Universities

Largest Zones in Knoxville, TN

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Knoxville, TN?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Knoxville, TN as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Mechanical		83.36%	70742.68
	Utility structures	30.29%	25705.33
	Communication towers	83.36%	70742.68
Agriculture		83.36%	70742.68
	Agricultural and hunting	83.36%	70742.68
Retail		17.48%	14831.43
	Eating and drinking establishments	16.96%	14388.94
	Restricted retail	7.13%	6048.21
	Professional services	73.05%	61989.74
	General retail	77.25%	65559.56
	Personal services	17.48%	14831.43
Community		18.85%	15994.63
	Medical	16.49%	13990.12
	Public, quasi-public, and government	86.92%	73767.69
	Schools and universities	80.24%	68095.36
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	18.85%	15994.63
Parking		12.20%	10352.22
	Parking garage or lot	12.20%	10352.22
Industrial		20.02%	16990.49
	Storage and warehouses	15.15%	12858.58
	Manufacturing	12.03%	10211.26
	General industrial	20.02%	16990.49
Residential		57.34%	48659.20
	Two family dwelling	50.11%	42524.17
	Dwellings (unspecified)	60.46%	51309.15
	Communal housing	65.02%	55179.37
	Mobile and floating homes	57.34%	48659.20
	Accessory dwelling unit	0.17%	147.12
	Multi family dwelling	15.43%	13094.30
	Single family dwelling	57.34%	48659.20
Other		0.27%	226.27
	Accessory	68.35%	58004.95
	Temporary uses	83.36%	70742.68
	Multiple	87.20%	74000.26
	Uncategorized	0.27%	226.27
Lodging		8.37%	7101.23
	Bed & breakfast	51.48%	43685.57
	Hotel/motel	8.37%	7101.23
Commercial		9.11%	7729.94
	Professional office	20.10%	17059.27
	General commercial	7.20%	6112.86
	Entertainment	7.18%	6093.98
	Non-retail sales	12.86%	10910.11
	Automobile related uses	15.15%	12858.58
	Research and laboratory facilities	9.11%	7729.94