Public Hearings Set in Dickson for Zoning Changes & Urban Growth Area Amendments

Dickson, TN — Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on two significant planning items when the Dickson City Council holds public hearings during its next regular meeting on Monday, March 2.

The hearings will focus on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance and changes to the City of Dickson’s Urban Growth Area Plan — two measures that could shape how and where future development occurs.

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dickson City Hall, 600 East Walnut Street.

Zoning ordinance changes

The first public hearing will address Ordinance #1578, which proposes amendments to several sections of the Dickson Zoning Ordinance.

While details of the revisions are expected to be discussed during the hearing, zoning ordinances typically regulate:

• Permitted land uses

• Building setbacks and density

• Commercial and residential classifications

• Development standards

Zoning updates can affect property owners, developers, and neighborhoods by clarifying or modifying how land may be used within city limits.

Because zoning governs everything from housing development to business expansion, public hearings on such amendments often draw interest from residents concerned about growth, traffic, and neighborhood character.

Urban Growth Area Plan amendment

The second hearing will consider Resolution #2026-17, which proposes amending the City of Dickson’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) Plan.

Urban Growth Area plans are long-range planning tools that outline where cities expect to expand and provide services in the future. In Tennessee, UGAs help define:

• Boundaries for future annexation

• Areas targeted for infrastructure investment

• Long-term residential and commercial growth corridors

Amendments to the UGA Plan can signal shifts in development strategy or adjustments to accommodate population growth and infrastructure needs.

Why it matters

Growth and land use decisions shape everything from traffic patterns to school enrollment and public safety demands. While less visible than headline-grabbing projects, zoning and growth plan changes often have long-term impacts on:

• Property values

• Neighborhood development

• Infrastructure costs

• City services

Public hearings allow residents to voice support, raise concerns, or ask questions before the City Council takes formal action.

What happens next

Following the public hearings, council members may vote on the measures during the same meeting or at a future session, depending on the required reading schedule and any revisions.

The March 2 meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Dickson City Hall. Citizens wishing to speak are typically asked to sign up prior to the hearing portion of the meeting.

For residents interested in the direction of Dickson’s future growth, the March 2 session may be one of the more consequential meetings of the year.