Adopted ordinances not yet codified
This legislation has been enacted, but has not yet been codified.
2023
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1115 | Adopted January 17, 2023 - Ordinance to alter the order of business of regular city council meetings |
2022
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1114 | Adopted November 15, 2022 - Landowner requested rezoning - Property located on Denso Drive |
| 1113 | Adopted November 15, 2022 - Landowner requested rezoning - 904 Dupitt Street |
| 1112 | Adopted September 22, 2022 - Landowner requested zoning - Property off Velma Road |
| 1111 | Adopted September 22, 2022 - Landowner requested zoning - County Road 129 Annexation Area |
| 1110 | Adopted July 19, 2022 - Landowner requested rezoning - Knoxville Avenue and Sherwood Avenue |
| 1109 | Adopted June 21, 2022 - Ordinance adopting the budget and setting the tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
| 1108 | Adopted February 15, 2022 - Landowner requested rezoning - West Madison Avenue |
| 1107 | Adopted January 18, 2022 - Landowner requested rezoning - East Avenue |
| 1106 | Adopted January 18, 2022 - Landowner requested rezoning - Ingleside Avenue |
2021
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1105 |
Adopted December 21, 2021 - Ordinance amending Title 7 entitled "Fire Protection and Fireworks" and Title 12 entitled "Building, Utility, Etc. Code" to adopt the 2018 edition of the International Residential, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Fire, and Energy Conservation Codes; and the 2017 edition of the National Electrical Code |
| 1104 |
Adopted August 17, 2021 - Ordinance amending Title 5 of the Athens Municipal Code by adding Chapter 6, Hotel/Motel Tax |
| 1103 |
Adopted June 15, 2021 - Ordinance adopting the budget and setting the tax rate for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 |
| 1102 |
Adopted June 15, 2021 - Ordinance amending residential townhouse and patio home regulations to correct density and change patio home setbacks. |
| 1101 |
Adopted June 15, 2021 - Ordinance amending Special Event Organizer Beer Permit Ordinance |
| 1100 |
Adopted May 18, 2021 - Landowner requested rezoning - 104/106 Benton Road |
| 1099 | Adopted March 16, 2021 - Landowner requested rezoning - 412 South Congress Parkway |
2020
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1098 | Adopted December 15, 2020 - Regulating the impoundment of animals know or suspected to have bitten a person |
| 1097 | Adopted December 15, 2020 - Landowner requested rezoning - 14 Carter Road |
| 1096 | Adopted October 20, 2020 - Landowner requested rezoning - 2580 Ingleside Avenue |
| 1095 | Adopted October 20, 2020 - Landowner requested rezoning - View Street |
| 1094 | Adopted October 20, 2020 - Landowner requested rezoning - View Street |
| 1093 | Adopted September 15, 2020 - Landowner requested zoning - Keith Lane and Cedar Springs Road |
| 1092 | Adopted September 15, 2020 - Landowner requested rezoning - 708 Knight Road |
| 1091 | Failed on Second Reading on August 18, 2020 - Landowner requested ordinance be withdrawn |
| 1090 | Adopted August 18, 2020 - Zoning amendment to add language to allow vehicle sales, rental, and service in Light Industrial district |
| 1089 | Adopted August 18, 2020 - Landowner requested rezoning - 1303 Frye Street |
| 1088 | Adopted June 16, 2020 - Adoption of budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 |
| 1087 | Failed on First Reading on May 19, 2020 - Adoption of budget and tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 |
| 1086 | Failed on Second Reading on May 19, 2020 - Ordinance to add chapter regarding mobile food vending to Municipal Code |
2019
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1085 | Adopted December 19, 2019 - Ordinance to update the Municipal Code to reflect current City of Athens Policies and Procedures |
| 1084 | Adopted October 15, 2019 - Landowner requested rezoning - property located on Cedar Springs Road |
| 1083 | Adopted October 15, 2019 - Ordinance amending Athens Municipal Code, Title 9, Chapter 5, regarding Wrecker and Towing Service Regulations |
| 1082 | Adopted September 17, 2019 - Ordinance amending Athens Municipal Code, Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 2.02 to add language that describes an efficiency dwelling (apartment) |
| 1081 | Adopted September 17, 2019 - Landowner requested rezoning - 200 New Englewood Road |
| 1080 | Adopted September 17, 2019 - Ordinance amending Athens Municipal Code, Title 9, Chapter 7 "Building Tradesmen", to clarify definitions, qualifications, and revocation of license |
| 1079 | Adopted July 16, 2019 - Landowner requested rezoning - 705 East Avenue |
| 1078 | Adopted June 18, 2019 - Ordinance increasing the City of Athens maximum purchase amount to state maximum |
| 1077 | Adopted June 18, 2019 - Ordinance adopting a budget and setting the tax rate on taxable property for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 |
| 1076 | Adopted June 18, 2019 - Landowner requested rezoning - 509, 511, and 515 Congress Parkway |
| 1075 | Adopted May 21, 2019 - Landowner requested rezoning - 810 West Madison Avenue |
| 1074 | Adopted April 16, 2019 - Ordinance raising the sales and use tax in the City of Athens from 2% to 2.75% and to request a referendum of the people to approve the ordinance |
| 1073 | Adopted February 19, 2019 - Ordinance amending the Athens Municipal Code to permit supervised shooting activities |
| 1072 | Adopted January 15, 2019 - Ordinance amending the Athens Municipal Code to alter the order of business of regular City Council meetings |
2018
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1071 | Adopted December 18, 2018 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.16 Telecommunication Structures to add language that addresses small cell support structures |
| 1070 | Adopted July 17, 2018 - Ordinance setting property tax rate on taxable property for fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 |
| 1069 | Adopted June 19, 2018 - Ordinance adopting a budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 |
| 1068 | Adopted February 20, 2018 - Ordinance amending distance requirements in Beer Code for restaurants and grocery stores (under 10,000 square feet) |
| 1067 | Adopted January 16, 2018 - Ordinance adding a new classification for a Special Events beer permit |
2017
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1066 | Adopted September 19, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 3.04.07.B Uses Permitted to add dormitory and barracks uses in certain cases |
| 1065 | Adopted September 19, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.20 Residential Townhouse and Patio Home regulations to clarify development standards for each use |
| 1064 | Adopted July 18, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 3.04.08 Uses Permitted on Review to add multi-family residential uses |
| 1063 | Adopted June 20, 2017 - Ordinance adopting a budget and setting the tax rate on taxable property for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 |
| 1062 | Adopted June 20, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, to establish commercial, medical, and industrial planned unit development regulations |
| 1061 | Adopted June 20, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 3.04.14 Historic Preservation Commission and Historic Overlay District and Conservation Overlay District to simplify the established district and the preservation process |
| 1060 | Adopted March 21, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 2, Peddlers, Solicitors, Inc. to include panhandling |
| 1059 | Adopted March 21, 2017 - Landowner requested rezoning - two unaddressed parcels located in the 1000 block of West Madison Avenue |
| 1058 | Adopted January 17, 2017 - Ordinance amending Title 7 and Title 12 to adopt the 2015 edition of the International Residential, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Gas, and Fire Codes; 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code; and the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible design |
2016
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1057 | Adopted November 15, 2016 - Ordinance adopting the International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 edition |
| 1056 | Adopted October 18, 2016 - Ordinance to add Chapter 7 to Title 13 relating to parking or storing of an unsightly vehicle on certain private property |
| 1055 | Adopted July 19, 2016 - Landowner requested rezoning - 1022 Knight Road |
| 1054 | Adopted July 19, 2016 - Landowner requested rezoning - 1307 East Madison Avenue |
| 1053 | Adopted July 19, 2016 - Landowner requested rezoning - 1414 Railroad Avenue |
| 1052 | Adopted June 21, 2016 - Ordinance adopting budget and setting tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 |
| 1051 | Adopted June 21, 2016 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.24 Child Care Facilities Requirements to delete Section 4.24.01 Child Care Facilities as accessory uses to churches |
| 1050 | Adopted June 21, 2016 - Landowner requested rezoning - Corner of East Madison Avenue and Davis Place Drive |
| 1049 | Adopted April 19, 2016 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.07.E In-Fill-Development Setback Requirements to add language that clarifies the process to establish setbacks on in-fill lots and Section 5.03 exceptions to height limitations to allow greater height standards in certain zoning districts |
| 1048 | Adopted April 19, 2016 - Ordinance amending Title 8 'Alcoholic Beverages' to add chapter for Sale of Wine in Retail Food Stores |
| 1047 | Adopted March 15, 2016 - MCEDA rezoning request - property of the future Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Business Innovation (CAMBI) |
| 1046 | Adopted January 19, 2016 - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.16 Telecommunication Structures to add language that clarifies the setbacks from residential uses and districts and fencing requirements |
| 1045 | Adopted January 19, 2016 - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance to add regulations that address car dealerships in B-1 Local Business District as uses permitted |
2015
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1044 | Adopted November 17, 2015 - Ordinance Official Zoning Map to add Parcels Tax Map 057N Group A Parcels 026.00 and 027.00 as M-1 Medical District |
| 1043 | Adopted November 17, 2015 - Ordinance raising the sales and use tax from 2% to 2.75% and to request a referendum of the people to approve the ordinance |
| 1042 | Adopted October 20, 2015 - Ordinance adding a Chapter 6 to Title 13 relating to the parking or storing of an excessive number of vehicles on certain private property |
| 1041 | Adopted October 20, 2015 - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.03.12 remote parking space to clarify approval requirements |
| 1040 | Adopted October 20, 2015 - Ordinance amending map entitled 'Street Map, Athens, Tennessee' to reflect street name change from 'Vo Tech Drive' to 'Technology Way' |
| 1039 | Failed on second reading - Ordinance to add a Chapter 6 to Title 13 relating to parked or stored vehicles on private property |
| 1038 | Adopted June 16, 2015 - Ordinance adopting budget and setting the tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 |
| 1037 | Adopted May 19, 2015 - Ordinance amending Official Zoning Map to add Parcel Tax Map 056N Group A Parcel 002.00 |
| 1036 | Adopted March 17, 2015 - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance to allow digital and/or electronic billboards |
| 1035 | Adopted March 17, 2015 - Ordinance amending Title 8 'Alcoholic Beverages' by adding a new chapter entitled 'Liquor Stores' and renumbering existing chapters |
2014
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1034 | Adopted December 16, 2014 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 5, to include a Stormwater Management Ordinance |
| 1033 | Adopted November 18, 2014 - Ordinance amending Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 4.17.07 to add language concerning vested development rights |
| 1032 | Adopted August 19, 2014 - Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance to add various amendments that deleted irrelevant items, corrected typos, and made additional corrections to sections through the Code |
| 1031 | Adopted August 19, 2014 - Landowner requested rezoning - 600 West Madison Avenue |
| 1030 | Adopted August 19, 2014 - Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance to add regulations that address parking regulations for colleges and universities |
| 1029 | Adopted June 17, 2014 - Ordinance adopting budget and setting the tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 |
| 1028 | Adopted June 17, 2014 - Ordinance establishing reasonable court costs |
| 1027 | Adopted June 17, 2014 - Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance to add regulations that address veterinary clinics and outdoor runs |
| 1026 | Adopted June 17, 2014 - Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance to add regulations that address fence setbacks in all zoning districts |
| 1025 | Adopted June 17, 2014 - Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance to add regulations that address museums with or without tours |
| 1024 | Adopted March 18, 2014 - Ordinance to amend official zoning map to add Parcel Tax Map 047 Parcel 001.00 |
| 1023 | Adopted March 18, 2014 - Ordinance to amend official zoning map to add 29 parcels known as Union Hill Subdivision |
| 1022 | Adopted March 18, 2014 - Landowner requested rezoning - 110 Keith Lane |
2013
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1021 | Adopted August 20, 2013 - Ordinance and map establishing revised Comprehensive Zoning Regulations |
| 1020 | Adopted June 18, 2013 - Ordinance to temporarily continue the fiscal year 2013 annual operating budget for fiscal year 2014 |
| 1019 | Adopted July 23, 2013 - Ordinance adopting budget and setting the tax rate for fiscal year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 |
| 1018 | Adopted May 21, 2013 - Landowner requested rezoning - 602 Old Riceville Road |
| 1017 | Adopted April 16, 2013 - Landowner requested rezoning - corner of Maple Street and Elliott Street |
| 1016 | Adopted February 19, 2013 - Ordinance amending Title 8 entitled 'Alcoholic Beverages' to clarify provisions regarding dancing |
| 1015 | Adopted February 19, 2013 - Ordinance to establish reasonable court costs |
2012
| Ordinance No. | Description |
| 1014 | Adopted December 18, 2012 - Landowner requested rezoning - property on Rocky Mount Road |
| 1013 | Adopted December 18, 2012 - Ordinance to amend Title 14, Chapter 2, Section 3.04.08, Central Business District, to add regulations that address personal storage units |
| 1012 | Adopted December 18, 2012 - Ordinance to update the Athens Municipal Code to reflect current City of Athens policies and procedures |
