Rules for ZIP Code 37915
Knoxville, TN · Knox County
133 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 37915 is governed by the city of Knoxville, TN, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Knoxville's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 37915 based on Knoxville ordinances.
Sign Regulations
5 rules- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Window SignsFew
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
Building Safety
8 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
2 rulesTrash & Recycling
8 rulesSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
7 rules- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
4 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
2 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
6 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rules- Decibel LimitsSome
- Leaf Blower RulesLight
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Construction HoursSignificant
- Vehicle NoiseSome
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Pet LimitsSome
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Bird ProtectionHeavy
Public Conduct
6 rules- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- JaywalkingSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Syringe DisposalSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesParking Rules
9 rulesTree Protection
2 rulesFire Regulations
4 rules- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Propane StorageSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Erosion ControlSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
Outdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Obstruction RulesSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleAccessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Rental Property Rules
1 ruleFence Regulations
4 rules- Height LimitsSome
- Fence Permit RequirementsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
- Retaining WallsSome
Home Business
4 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
5 rules- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Tree TrimmingSome
- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- CompostingSome
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
- Density Bonus LawSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
HOA Rules
1 rule- CC&R EnforcementLight
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant