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This ordinance amends Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations related to fences within Nashville. The legislation was reviewed and amended by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee before passing the Metropolitan Council and subsequently the Mayor.

An ordinance amending Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding fence regulations.

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Erin Evans
Introduced 9/9/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 10/21/2025

What it does

  • 1Amendments to existing fence regulations in Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
  • 2Inclusion of two amendments offered and adopted during the second reading
  • 3Referral and review by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee prior to final passage

This ordinance amends Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations related to fences within Nashville. The legislation was reviewed and amended by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee before passing the Metropolitan Council and subsequently the Mayor.

Affects
Residents and property owners in NashvilleMetropolitan Government departments responsible for code enforcement

Activity timeline

8 of 8
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1048

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 2 to BL2025-1048

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1048

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 2 to BL2025-1048

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1048

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 2 to BL2025-1048

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 2 to BL2025-1048

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1048

Legislative history

10/23/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Evans moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Evans moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Evans offered Amendment No. 2 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Evans moved to pass the bill on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
9/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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