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This ordinance amends regulations related to building height within Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts in Nashville. It also simplifies the conditions under which two-family dwellings may be permitted in various residential zoning districts including AG, AR2a, and multiple R districts. The bill was passed after several amendments and public hearings.

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.12, and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the regulations pertaining to height within the Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts and to simplify the conditions by which two-family dwellings may be permitted in the AG, AR2a, R80, R40, R30, R20, R15, R10, R8, R8-A, R6, and R6-A zoning districts (Proposal No. 2025Z-010TX-001).

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Introduced 8/22/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 12/16/2025

What it does

  • 1Amends height regulations in RS and R zoning districts.
  • 2Simplifies permitting conditions for two-family dwellings in AG, AR2a, R80, R40, R30, R20, R15, R10, R8, R8-A, R6, and R6-A zoning districts.
  • 3Incorporates multiple amendments adopted during the legislative process.

This ordinance amends regulations related to building height within Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts in Nashville. It also simplifies the conditions under which two-family dwellings may be permitted in various residential zoning districts including AG, AR2a, and multiple R districts. The bill was passed after several amendments and public hearings.

Affects
Property owners and developers in Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districtsResidents and neighborhoods within AG, AR2a, R80, R40, R30, R20, R15, R10, R8, R8-A, R6, and R6-A zoning districtsMetropolitan Planning and Zoning Committee

Activity timeline

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  • Amendment burst
    Impact 80

    4 amendments filed together on BL2025-1006

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Amendment C - BL2025-1006

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 65

    Amendment filed: Amendment D - BL2025-1006

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment A - BL2025-1006

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment B - BL2025-1006

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment C - BL2025-1006

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment A - BL2025-1006

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment B - BL2025-1006

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2025Z-010TX-001 Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment D - BL2025-1006

Legislative history

12/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/17/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
12/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with amendments by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble offered Proposed Amendment 1, hereinafter referred to as Amendment A, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 3, hereinafter referred to as Amendment B, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Druffel offered Proposed Amendment 4, hereinafter referred to as Amendment C, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late amendment. Without objection, Council Member Kupin offered a late-filed amendment, hereinafter referred to as Amendment D, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Welsch moved to defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Horton called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and failed by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. After further discussion, Council Member Benedict called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
12/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/15/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill and citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Gamble moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/13/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
11/7/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble moved to defer the bill to the December 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/10/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on first reading and defer the bill to the November 4, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
8/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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