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This ordinance amends Chapters 16.04 and 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require a permit for the construction of permanent fences within Nashville and Davidson County. The legislation establishes a formal permitting process to regulate fence construction in the jurisdiction.

An ordinance amending Chapters 16.04 and 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require a fence permit for permanent fences to be constructed within Nashville and Davidson County.

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Introduced 10/28/2025Government Operations and Regulations CommitteeBill
→ Passed 2/3/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends Chapters 16.04 and 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
  • 2Requires a fence permit for all permanent fences constructed within Nashville and Davidson County
  • 3Establishes procedures for obtaining and enforcing fence permits

This ordinance amends Chapters 16.04 and 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require a permit for the construction of permanent fences within Nashville and Davidson County. The legislation establishes a formal permitting process to regulate fence construction in the jurisdiction.

Affects
Property owners within Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

4 of 4
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1115

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 2 to BL2025-1115

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-1115

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 2 to BL2025-1115

Legislative history

2/5/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Vo moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Vo 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 Vo moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. After 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 that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Vo moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Vo 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 Vo moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Evans-Segall moved to defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was properly seconded. After 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 defer the bill to the January 20, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
12/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill received no recommendation from the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Council Member Vo moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Eslick moved to rescind the previous action on the bill, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (11): Kimbrough, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Huffman, Taylor, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Rutherford, and Styles,; No (24): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Bradford, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Ellis, Sepulveda, and Ewing, ; Abstain (2): Gregg and Spain.
12/4/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
11/18/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
11/4/2025
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.
10/28/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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