Memphis Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Memphis held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 14 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 11 approved (79% approval rate), 3 denied.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Use variance for veteran group shelter at 4512 Trout Valley Drive

Denied.

Use variance from Section 2.5.2 to allow a group shelter (social service institution) for veterans by Impact Mid-South (Marquita Williams) at 4512 Trout Valley Drive, zoned RS6, in a single-family neighborhood. Staff recommended rejection; board denied. Roll call: multiple no votes, Mr. Bruce abstained.

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Use variance for mothers-and-infants transitional home at 4427 Deerland Street

Denied.

Use variance to allow a transitional home for six mothers and six infants as part of a mothers-and-infants reentry housing program (MINT), by Christian Care Services LLC / Elma Smith, at 4427 Deerland Street, zoned R6, abutting Westwood High School. Staff recommended rejection; board denied unanimously.

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Use variance for group shelter at 5380 Benjestown Road

Approved.

Use variance from Section 2.5.2 to allow a group shelter (supportive living facility) operated on a commercial basis by Support Solutions on a 3.49-acre parcel zoned RA. Staff recommended rejection (no hardship, for-profit use). Board approved with conditions.

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Use variance for group shelter at 5350 Benjestown Road

Approved.

Use variance from Section 2.5.2 to allow a group shelter (supportive living facility) operated on a commercial basis by Support Solutions, companion case to BOA 2025-148, same 3.49-acre lots zoned RA. Staff recommended rejection. Board approved with same conditions.

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Rezoning at 0 North Pisgah Road

Denied.

Rezoning of 53 acres from Conservation Agricultural District to Employment (EMP) District, located at 0 North Pisgah Road, south of the intersection of Houston Levee Road and North Pisgah Road. Applicant Bo Chambliss of Chambliss Capital, representing Leenau JV LLC, sought straight zoning for future employment/industrial uses (office flex, light manufacturing, self-storage, R&D, logistics). Motion to approve failed with named nays. A suggested one-month hold received no second.

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Setback variance for outdoor kitchen and gazebo at 2067 Linden Avenue

Approved.

Variance for a gazebo and outdoor kitchen with setback encroachments at 2067 Linden Avenue. Applicant Josh Metcalf agreed to rebuild the outdoor kitchen within his property line; board allowed a two-foot setback encroachment (three-foot setback instead of zero) and approved the gazebo as located pending revised survey. Opposed by neighbor Brian Nishimoto (2061 Linden).

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Use variance to legitimize duplex at 849 North Tresvant Street

Approved.

Use variance from Section 2.5.2 to allow a duplex use at 849 North Tresvant Street, zoned RS6, to legitimize an existing legal nonconforming duplex (built 1958, down-zoned to single-family in 1988). Applicant Javon McKinnon. Staff recommended approval; neighbors (Keith Comstock, Paula Nider) opposed. Board approved.

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Use variance for vehicle repair at 1673 East Holmes Road

Approved.

Variance from use table to allow vehicle repair (auto body shop) at 1673 East Holmes Road, zoned CMU1, in mixed residential/commercial area. Applicant represented by attorney David Bray. Staff recommended rejection but board approved with conditions.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 14 recorded zoning decisions. See all Memphis meetings →

Zoning Changes

• CA → EMP, 53 acres at 0 North Pisgah Road, south of Houston Levee Road and North Pisgah Road, unincorporated Shelby County (Leenau JV LLC)

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• zoning: 77 instances
• variance: 41 instances
• commercial: 38 instances
• setback: 37 instances

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