Details of Action
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1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing a 6' high security fence around the tower and equipment area prior to the tower becoming operational.
5. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the A zoning district.
Property Information
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Location6323 Ridgeview Ln
North side of Ridgeview Rd., southeast of Tazewell Pike
Commission District 8
Census Tract 64
Size2.75 acres
SectorLand Use Designation? AG/RR
Currently on the Property
Residence and vacant land
Growth PlanRural Area
- Utilities
SewerKnoxville Utilities Board
WaterNortheast Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Staff Recommendation
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the A zoning district, subject to the following 5 conditions:
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing a 6' high security fence around the tower and equipment area prior to the tower becoming operational.
5. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the A zoning district.
Disposition Summary
APPROVE the request for a 150' monopole telecommunications tower in the A zoning district, subject to the following 5 conditions:
Details of Action
1. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Zoning Ordinance.
2. Meeting all applicable requirements of the Knox County Department of Engineering & Public Works.
3. Since the FAA does not require any lighting for this facility, there shall be no lighting on the tower.
4. Installing a 6' high security fence around the tower and equipment area prior to the tower becoming operational.
5. At the time of the request for a building permit, posting a bond or other approved financial surety that would ensure the removal of the tower if it is abandoned.
With the conditions noted above, this request meets all criteria for a use-on-review in the A zoning district.