Navigating Zoning

Sections

Zoning Basics


  • Introduction to Zoning

    Over the next several weeks, I will be putting information on this site regarding zoning in Jefferson County, TN. Zoning here started in 1998. Prior to that, there was no […] Read More


  • Zoning Basics

    Zoning Resolutions can be a bit hard to find.  They are located on the Zoning Departmentโ€™s webpage: https://jeffersoncountytn.gov/zoning/ If you look at the Zoning Resolutions, make sure that you also […] Read More


  • A-1 Agricultural-Forestry

    A-1 is the Agricultural-Forestry District.ย  Most of the land in Jefferson County is zoned A-1.ย  The Resolutions say: โ€œTo achieve the intent of this district, the following uses are permitted.โ€ย  […] Read More


  • I-1 Industrial

    And now for A-1โ€™s industrial cousin.ย  The Resolutions say: โ€œI-1 Industrial District. ย The intent of this district is to establish areas for industrial land uses that require good transportation facilities […] Read More



New Zoning Proposals

  • County Commission – new Zoning Resolution

    Coming Monday, April 8 is the following proposed Zoning Resolution. It will create a new C-3 Wholesale and Warehouse Commercial District. Here is the text of the resolution: Jefferson County, […] Read More