Agricultural Zoning

Due to significant interest and feedback, work on this draft map will be paused until a later date. Property owners who currently have Agricultural (A) land do not need to fill out an opt-in form. Additional comments can be made by calling 865-215-3085, submitting a comment on the map, or emailing contact@advanceknox.org. 

Any legal use under the current zoning would be allowed to legally continue.

Draft 2 Zoning Map Know Your Rights Zone Comparison Chart FAQ

Proposed Zones

The proposed RR zone is the most similar to the current A zone.

RR - Rural Residential

The rural residential zoning district provides for low-intensity residential dwellings and related uses and activities.

The development pattern in a rural residential district is shaped by variation, with large lots of varying sizes arranged along roads that may not have an established grid or curvilinear pattern. For uses and standards, please review Article 4.01 RR - Rural Residential Zoning District.
Includes...

  • Agriculture

Proposed Article 4.01

RP - Rural Preservation

The rural preservation zoning district is established to protect and conserve agricultural lands and other significant natural areas that contribute to the rural character of the County.

The district allows for limited residential, agricultural, and similarly compatible uses clustered with regard to existing topography, natural characteristics, and environmental constraints that may exist. Cluster development may be permitted in conservation areas. For uses and standards, please review Article 7.03 RP - Rural Preservation Zoning District.
Includes...

  • Agriculture
  • Agriculture - High Intensity
  • Agritourism

Proposed Article 7.03

AR - Agricultural Rural

The agricultural rural zoning district is intended to ensure the continued production of agricultural commodities by preserving acreage of productive agricultural lands and activities that contribute to the rural character and economy of the County.

Uses and activities allowed within the district are limited to those which are compatible with agricultural production, with the intent of reducing conflicts between farming and development. Cluster development is not permitted within the agricultural rural zoning district. For uses and standards, please review Article 7.02 AR - Agricultural Rural Zoning District.
Includes...

  • Agriculture
  • Agriculture - High Intensity
  • Agriculture - Related Business

Proposed Article 7.02