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This ordinance amends access management sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to implement the Access Management Manual. The manual consolidates regulations and guidelines for access from private property to public rights-of-way, aiming to modernize the development review process and enhance street safety for all transportation modes.

An ordinance amending certain access management sections of Chapters 13.08, 13.12 and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to implement the Access Management Manual, which compiles regulations and guidelines for access from private property to the public rights-of-way to modernize the development review process and make streets safer for all modes of transportation (Proposal No. 2025Z-014TX-001).

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Introduced 11/20/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 3/3/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends Chapters 13.08, 13.12, and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to access management.
  • 2Implements the Access Management Manual to standardize access from private property to public rights-of-way.
  • 3Modernizes the development review process and promotes safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles.

This ordinance amends access management sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to implement the Access Management Manual. The manual consolidates regulations and guidelines for access from private property to public rights-of-way, aiming to modernize the development review process and enhance street safety for all transportation modes.

Affects
Private property ownersMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyDevelopers and transportation users

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

2 of 2
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Access Management Manual

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-1147

Legislative history

3/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/5/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (29): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Evans, Welsch, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (1): Eslick. :
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Toombs moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Horton offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
3/2/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
2/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an substitute by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and recommended for deferral by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.
2/2/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
2/2/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Toombs 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 Toombs moved that the bill be passed on second reading, 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
Referred without comment
12/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
11/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/13/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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