345 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103

South Main District

The purpose of the South Main District is to protect the unique character of this area while using it as a catalyst to encourage similar development south of the existing district that was established as a zoning district in 1988. To this end, these regulations seek to maintain and redefine the uses to ensure that the special ambience abundant in the existing South Main Special District and historical character of the area is complimented by new development. Specifically, the district goals remain largely the same as adopted in 1988 and the following specific purposes as adopted then remain largely the same which are: To preserve and strengthen the South Main Area, the South Main Historic District, and the cultural character of the area.; To promote a harmonic redevelopment of the area consistent with the scale and character of existing mixed uses in the area.; To encourage the development and redevelopment of residential uses, and small scale commercial, and office uses, thereby strengthening the City’s tax base.; To promote the mixed uses character of the area and to prohibit or discourage large-scale uses as well as incompatible uses.; To preserve, maintain and enhance the existing scale of the street, building and open space features.; To provide and encourage amenities, such as public open space and street trees to improve the physical environment.