Right to Farm in Knoxville, TN (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Knoxville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Knoxville's Appendix B zoning code sets aside a dedicated AG General Agricultural Zoning District to keep land suited for farming in agricultural use and block incompatible development from crowding out working farms inside city limits. Article 8, Section 8.1 states the district's purpose and Table 8-1 sets a 5-acre minimum lot, a 200-foot lot width, and 35-foot setbacks on all four sides.
Knoxville AG Agricultural Zoning District Rules
Some RestrictionsKnoxville City Code, Appendix B (Zoning Code), Art. 8, § 8.1.A (Purpose); Table 8-1, § 8.1.C (Dimensional Standards)
A. Purpose The AG General Agricultural Zoning District is intended to provide for agricultural uses that comprise an important part of the economy of Knoxville. The intent is to permit lands best suited for agriculture to be used for agriculture purposes, and prevent the encroachment of incompatible land uses on farm lands and protect the physical and economic well-being of agricultural operati...
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