Vision Statement
Improvements to Knoxville and Knox County are ongoing, fostered by a planning process that offers opportunities for everyone to participate in policy and implementation decisions. Public participation is an integral part of the process and turnout at public meetings is at an all time high.

The development review procedure is fair and predictable. Projects that meet published and adopted standards are consistently approved without unwarranted delay. Developments must meet standards designed to protect neighborhoods from unreasonable noise, traffic, visual blight or pollution. The standards require thoughtful, context-sensitive architecture and site planning. In exchange for meeting the development standards, developers are given considerable flexibility with regard to land use, density and site planning. Mixed uses and pedestrian-friendly development encounter few regulatory obstacles, providing they meet the design standards.

Citizens are involved in planning and design review.

New ordinances, like conservation subdivision regulations, protect the environment.

Standards for water quality and tree protection have enhanced neighborhoods.

This is not a legal document. It does not replace or amend the existing procedures and regulations governing the publication of agency information. If you have questions, please contact MPC by telephone at (865) 215-2500.