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This ordinance amends multiple chapters of the Metropolitan Code to revise regulations related to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. The amendments include changes to zoning and development standards to better regulate these structures within Nashville.

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.16, 17.20 and 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code, to amend the regulations pertaining to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (Proposal No. 2025Z-011TX-001).

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Introduced 8/22/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 12/4/2025

What it does

  • 1Amendments to Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.16, 17.20, and 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code
  • 2Revisions to regulations governing accessory buildings and detached accessory dwelling units
  • 3Updates to the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District provisions

This ordinance amends multiple chapters of the Metropolitan Code to revise regulations related to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. The amendments include changes to zoning and development standards to better regulate these structures within Nashville.

Affects
Property owners with accessory buildings or detached accessory dwelling unitsPlanning and Zoning DepartmentMetropolitan Council

Version history

This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.

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Activity timeline

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  • Amendment filed
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    Amendment filed: Amendment A - BL2025-1007

  • Amendment filed
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    Amendment filed: Amendment B - BL2025-1007

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2025Z-011TX-001 Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment A - BL2025-1007

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment B - BL2025-1007

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Second Substitute BL2025-1007

Legislative history

12/12/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/8/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on third reading as substituted, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Johnston offered Proposed Amendment 1, hereinafter 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 to pass the bill on third reading as substituted and amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Johnston moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late filed amendment but was met with requisite objection causing the motion to fail. Council Member Druffel offered Proposed Amendment 3, hereinafter 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 to pass the bill on third reading as substituted and amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute and amendments by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
12/3/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted and defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Johnston offered Proposed Amendment 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Johnston withdrew the motion to offer the amendment. The matter recurred on the motion to pass the bill on second reading as substituted and defer the third reading of the bill to the December 4, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
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 to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/23/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
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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