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This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to introduce a new use category for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within the Zoning Code. It establishes related definitions and conditions to regulate the installation and operation of these stations. The legislation aims to facilitate the integration of electric vehicle infrastructure in Nashville.

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add a new “Electric Vehicle Charging Station” use and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-015TX-001).

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Introduced 10/28/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 2/3/2026

What it does

  • 1Addition of 'Electric Vehicle Charging Station' as a new use in the Zoning Code
  • 2Inclusion of definitions related to electric vehicle charging facilities
  • 3Establishment of conditions and regulations governing the placement and operation of electric vehicle charging stations

This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to introduce a new use category for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within the Zoning Code. It establishes related definitions and conditions to regulate the installation and operation of these stations. The legislation aims to facilitate the integration of electric vehicle infrastructure in Nashville.

Affects
Electric vehicle ownersProperty developersLocal businesses installing charging stations

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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  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-1116

Legislative history

2/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/5/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
2/2/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Allen moved that the bill be passed on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Planning Commission. Council Member Allen 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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Allen moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Allen offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
1/8/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
12/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Allen moved that the bill be deferred to the January 20, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
11/7/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
10/28/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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