zoning code of Memphis
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The zoning code of Memphis is the set of municipal land-use and development regulations that govern how property in the city can be used, built on, and subdivided.
All labels observed (1)
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| zoning code of Memphis canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: zoning code of Memphis Context triple: [Memphis City Council, hasAuthorityOver, zoning code of Memphis]
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Memphis City Council
The Memphis City Council is the unicameral legislative body responsible for enacting local laws, setting policy, and overseeing the municipal government of Memphis, Tennessee.
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Memphis, Tennessee, United States is a major city on the Mississippi River known for its pivotal role in the American civil rights movement and as a historic center of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll music.
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C.
Knoxville–Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Knoxville–Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission is the regional planning agency responsible for guiding land use, transportation, and long-range development policy for Knoxville and the surrounding Knox County area.
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D.
Old City, Knoxville
Old City, Knoxville is a historic downtown neighborhood known for its revitalized warehouses, vibrant nightlife, arts scene, and eclectic mix of restaurants and shops.
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E.
Knoxville City-County Building
The Knoxville City-County Building is a government complex in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, that houses the primary offices and courts for both the City of Knoxville and Knox County.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: zoning code of Memphis Target entity description: The zoning code of Memphis is the set of municipal land-use and development regulations that govern how property in the city can be used, built on, and subdivided.
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A.
Memphis City Council
The Memphis City Council is the unicameral legislative body responsible for enacting local laws, setting policy, and overseeing the municipal government of Memphis, Tennessee.
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B.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Memphis, Tennessee, United States is a major city on the Mississippi River known for its pivotal role in the American civil rights movement and as a historic center of blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll music.
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C.
Knoxville–Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission
The Knoxville–Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission is the regional planning agency responsible for guiding land use, transportation, and long-range development policy for Knoxville and the surrounding Knox County area.
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D.
Old City, Knoxville
Old City, Knoxville is a historic downtown neighborhood known for its revitalized warehouses, vibrant nightlife, arts scene, and eclectic mix of restaurants and shops.
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E.
Knoxville City-County Building
The Knoxville City-County Building is a government complex in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, that houses the primary offices and courts for both the City of Knoxville and Knox County.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
development regulation
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municipal land-use regulation ⓘ zoning code ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Memphis and Shelby County Office of Planning and Development ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Memphis
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surface form:
City of Memphis
Shelby County, Tennessee ⓘ |
| bindingOn |
developers in Memphis
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property owners in Memphis ⓘ tenants where applicable in Memphis ⓘ |
| contains |
development standards for Memphis
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procedures for special use permits ⓘ procedures for variances ⓘ procedures for zoning map amendments ⓘ zoning district classifications for Memphis ⓘ |
| documentFormat | municipal code text ⓘ |
| enforcedBy |
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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surface form:
City of Memphis
Shelby County, Tennessee ⓘ
surface form:
Shelby County government
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| governs |
building height in Memphis
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building placement in Memphis ⓘ conditional uses in Memphis ⓘ land use in Memphis ⓘ lot coverage in Memphis ⓘ off-street parking requirements in Memphis ⓘ permitted uses by zoning district in Memphis ⓘ setback requirements in Memphis ⓘ sign regulations in Memphis ⓘ site plan review standards in Memphis ⓘ subdivision of land in Memphis ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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surface form:
Memphis, Tennessee
United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| language | English ⓘ |
| legalBasis | police power of local government ⓘ |
| purpose |
to guide growth and development
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to implement the city comprehensive plan ⓘ to promote public health, safety, and welfare ⓘ to separate incompatible land uses ⓘ |
| regulates |
commercial land uses in Memphis
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industrial land uses in Memphis ⓘ mixed-use development in Memphis ⓘ nonconforming uses in Memphis ⓘ planned developments in Memphis ⓘ residential land uses in Memphis ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
building code of Memphis
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comprehensive plan of Memphis ⓘ subdivision regulations of Memphis ⓘ |
| subjectTo |
Tennessee state law
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federal constitutional limits ⓘ |
| typeOf | local ordinance ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Subject: zoning code of Memphis Description of subject: The zoning code of Memphis is the set of municipal land-use and development regulations that govern how property in the city can be used, built on, and subdivided.
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