Recommended denial (May 2026) · Council outcome not on recordRezone

Houston Levee Corridor Rezoning

Description

A request to rezone 53 acres from conservation agriculture to employment mixed-use for investment and future commercial development.

Impact summary

Raised concerns among board members regarding straight zoning without building specifics, traffic impacts on a two-lane road, and compatibility with nearby residential areas.

Applicant

Address: Houston Levee Road and Pisgah Road area, unincorporated Shelby County

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote

Recommended denial (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record6–3

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed May 14, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 14, 2026Recommended denial 6–3

Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board - May 14, 2026

A request to rezone 53 acres from conservation agriculture to employment mixed-use for investment and future commercial development.

Related issues (1)

Houston Levee Road Corridor Rezoning Proposal

A developer sought to rezone 53 idle acres along Houston Levee Road to employment mixed-use, sparking debate over whether the surrounding area is truly walkable or primarily residential. Commissioners ultimately recommended denying the straight rezoning due to a lack of a specific end-user and concerns over neighborhood compatibility.

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