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If you’re interested in requesting annexation into the City of Kingsport, you can begin by completing the Annexation Petition Application. For assistance or additional information, please contact Samuel Cooper at (423) 343-9783.

Once your application is submitted, the planning division will conduct a feasibility study to assess the proposed annexation.

All annexations are required to be reviewed by the Kingsport Regional Planning Commission and by The Board of Mayor and Aldermen before approval.

Please note that upon annexation, the property will be rezoned to the City’s zoning regulations.

To subdivide your property, you will need to have a subdivision plat prepared by a Tennessee Registered Land Surveyor.

The City of Kingsport Subdivision Regulations govern the division and redivision of land within both the City limits and the Urban Growth Boundary. These regulations ensure that all subdivisions comply with the City’s construction standards, as well as requirements for platting and replatting.

For more detailed information on the regulations, please refer to the City of Kingsport Subdivision Regulations: City of Kingsport Subdivision Regulations

How to Find Zoning Information for Your Property:

  1. Visit our GIS Webpage

  2. Click on ‘Map Layers’ icon

  3. Click on the arrow next to ‘Planning Department Public Layers’ and check the box labeled ‘City Zoning’

  4. Type the address in the search box

The City of Kingsport’s zoning ordinance is outlined in Chapter 114: Zoning. This chapter is regularly updated by the Planning Division, with changes approved by Kingsport Regional Planning Commission and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

For more details, you can view the City of Kingsport Planning and Zoning Ordinances:   City of Kingsport Planning and Zoning ordinances

You can view the City of Kingsport Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule for a full list of fees associated with various planning and zoning services:

City of Kingsport Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule

To submit a plat, please use the ETrackit system. This online portal allows you to easily submit and track your plat.

To accurately determine your property lines, you will need to have your property surveyed by a licensed land surveyor.

There are two options to apply for a zoning letter:

  1. By emailing your request to JoAnnWilliams@KingsportTN.gov
  2. Or by mailing your request to City of Kingsport Planning Department, 415 Broad St. 2nd Floor, Kingsport, TN 37660

The fee for a zoning letter is $25.00. Also, a technology fee of $7.00 will be applied to all projects. You can pay online, in person, or by mailing a check along with the letter.

Your request must include:

  • Your name and phone number
  • The recipient’s name and mailing address for the letter
  • The legal municipal address and legal description of the property
  • A clear statement of specific information that you need, such as:
    • The current zoning of the property
    • The address of the property in question
    • Whether a specific use has been approved for the property
    • The parking requirements are for a specific use
    • Any other questions related to zoning

If you have any other questions, please contact JoAnn Williams at (423) 229-9485 or via email at JoAnnWilliams@KingsportTN.gov

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