Engineering & Public Works
Planning & Development Division
Phone: 865.215-5825 Fax: 865.215.5827
email: cindy.pionke@knoxcounty.org
Mailing Address:
Knox County Engineering & Public Works
Planning & Development Division
205 W. Baxter Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
The Planning & Development Division manages all activities within the County relating to new development and construction of subdivisions, homes, and businesses. All new construction and new grading must be reviewed and approved by this division prior to beginning construction. This division is responsible for review of all proposed road openings and closings. The Planning & Development Division inspects all roadway and drainage activities for all new subdivision and commercial construction. This division works with the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC).
Knox County Planning & Development Links
Stormwater Management Ordinance
Covers drainage design guidelines, water quality, and floodplain issues
Grading Permit Fact Sheet
Information anyone grading property in Knox County should be aware of
Subdivision Sign Specifications
The "quick guide" to traffic sign requirements for new developments
