Memphis Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Memphis held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 12 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (83% approval rate), 2 denied. Activity was up 179% compared to July (103 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

PD 2026-004 mixed-use development at 3260 Holmes Road

Denied.

New mixed-use planned development at 0 and 3260 Holmes Road to allow single-family residential (49 homes), commercial (grocery store/strip mall), and industrial truck stop zoning on 27 acres. Applicant Baruch Properties Incorporated (Aaron K. Robinson), represented by attorney Thomas Hughley. Denied; no votes from Norman, Scurlock, Tolbert, Vice Chair Liles-Wallace, and Chair Sharp.

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PD 2026-009 84-lot residential development at 1277 Dexter Lane

Denied.

New residential planned development to allow 84 single-family lots on ~24 acres at 1277 Dexter Lane in Cordova, currently zoned conservation agriculture (CA). Reduced from 94 to 84 lots. Developer Michael Budnarski/Broome Capital (Shane Gorey), represented by Brian Bacus of Bacus Urban Design Group and Cindy Reeves. Over 72 opposition letters over traffic, infrastructure, drainage, and rental concerns. Denied despite staff approval recommendation.

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PD 2026-012 industrial development at 0 Pisgah Road

Approved.

New industrial planned development (Twinwood) on ~53 acres at 0 Pisgah Road, unincorporated Shelby County, remanded from rezoning Z-2026-003 by county commission. Proposed EMP-based flex space and self-storage. Currently zoned CA. Developer Chambliss Capital (Bo Chambliss), represented by Dedrick Brittnam and consultant Cindy Reeves. Approved over staff recommendation of rejection; no votes from Wilbanks, Vice Chair Liles-Wallace, and Chair Sharp.

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PD 2026-007 townhomes at 795 Tanglewood Street

Approved.

New residential planned development to allow 15 townhouses at 795 Tanglewood Street in Core City, in Midtown Overlay and Cooper Young Historic District, with R6 underlying zoning. Minimum lot sizes 1,575 sq ft. Applicant represented by David Bray of the Bray Firm. Approved unanimously.

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SUP 2026-011 cell tower at 7560 East Shelby Drive

Approved.

Special use permit to allow a 155-foot monopole cell tower in R-8 district on a church property at 7560 East Shelby Drive, unincorporated Shelby County. Applicant AT&T Mobility, represented by attorney Robert Grant. Neighbors opposed citing property values, proximity to daycare, and aesthetics; requested co-location alternatives. Approved; no votes from Norman, Vice Chair Liles-Wallace, and Chair Sharp.

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S-2026-025 four-lot resubdivision at 283 North Mendenhall Road

Approved.

Four-lot residential major resubdivision at 283 North Mendenhall Road in University area, R-10 zoning, minimum lot size 10,262 sq ft. Applicant represented by Corey Brady for Val Smith. Board approved with a condition ADDED to allow carriage court garages (contrary to staff recommendation which would prohibit street-facing garages). Approved with one dissent (Tolbert no).

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SUP 2026-014 car wash at 2451 Summer Avenue

Approved.

Special use permit to allow a car wash in CMU-1 district at 2451 Summer Avenue, University area. Applicant/operator Hazem Shoman (Shine and Roll), represented by Brian Bacus of Bacus Urban Design Group. 22 vacuum stations proposed. Approved unanimously over staff recommendation of rejection.

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Rezoning of 2021 Berryhill Road (first reading)

Approved.

Zoning ordinance to reclassify land at 2021 Berryhill Road out of the conservation agriculture use district and into the residential single family use district. Up for first reading, sponsored by the Division of Planning and Development. Passed as part of consent agenda.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 12 recorded zoning decisions. See all Memphis meetings →

Zoning Changes

• CA, 53 acres at 0 Pisgah Road, unincorporated Shelby County (Bo Chambliss)
• CA → R at 2021 Berryhill Road

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 58 instances
• zoning: 36 instances
• commercial: 33 instances
• land use: 17 instances
• industrial: 15 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 346% from July.
• Zoning came up 125% more often than July.
• Commercial saw 230% more mentions month-over-month.
• Land use increased 183% compared to July.
• Industrial is new this month with 15 mentions, not present in July.

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