Zoning and Certification Permits

Plans Review and Inspections Director

Peter Ahrens
(865) 215-4311

400 Main St., Suite 475
Knoxville, TN 37902

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A zoning permit is used anytime a project or request requires review and approval based on the Zoning Ordinance, the project is exempted from the requirement for a building permit.

Some examples of zoning and certification projects include:


1. Establishing a business in your residential dwelling (home occupancy),
2. Obtaining approval for a temporary use,