July 27, 2015 www.knoxfocus.com NeedPAGE A1 Cash? Turn unwanted household items into money! Call Fountain City Auction at (865)604-3468 for all of your auction needs. FREETake One! July 27, 2015 Karns Senior Center opens Finally, a new sign ordinance for Knoxville By Mike Steely
[email protected] It only took another three and one-half hours last Tuesday, but the City of Knoxville has a new Sign Ordi- nance — one much more restrictive than the old law. After several motions and maneuvering, city council voted 7-2 for the multi-page document with Vice Mayor Nick Pavlis and Councilwoman Brenda Palmer voting NO. Revising the old sign regulations saw controversy throughout the Sign Task Force’s nearly four-year effort. The opposition was led by Scenic Knoxville who fought against minor changes in the old height and area of PHOTO BY JOHN GUSTIN signs and several other parts of the ordinance. Last Sixth District County Commissioner Brad Anders and Mayor Tim Burchett (center) join other officials to cut the Tuesday the opponents won, for the most part, but ribbon last Friday, officially opening the new Karns Senior Center. The facility becomes the sixth Senior Center in Knox apparently the battle isn’t over despite the vote for an County. “Emergency Ordinance” to make the new rule effec- tive immediately. The discussion about the sign ordinance took each By Mike Steely
[email protected] Several county commis- Trostle. The center has a events are planned for section of the ordinance individually with minor chang- sioners and elected offi- large event room that can the center.