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This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code of Laws by applying a Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to approximately 15.78 acres of properties located on Buchanan Street between 21st Ave N and Interstate 65. The overlay aims to regulate commercial development in this area to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying a Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to various properties located on Buchanan Street between 21st Ave N and Interstate 65 (15.78 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026CCO-001-001).

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Introduced 11/21/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 3/17/2026

What it does

  • 1Application of a Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to specified properties on Buchanan Street.
  • 2Modification of zoning regulations to guide commercial development within the overlay area.
  • 3Designation of the overlay district boundaries covering 15.78 acres between 21st Ave N and Interstate 65.

This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code of Laws by applying a Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to approximately 15.78 acres of properties located on Buchanan Street between 21st Ave N and Interstate 65. The overlay aims to regulate commercial development in this area to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses.

Affects
Properties on Buchanan Street between 21st Ave N and Interstate 65Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

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 other: 2026CCO-001-001_sketch

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    New other: 2026CCO-001-001_OwnerList

  • New document
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    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-1168

Legislative history

3/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/20/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
3/16/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Harrell requested a roll call vote, which motion was properly seconded and approved. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be passed on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Taylor 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 Taylor moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Taylor offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/26/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
2/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
1/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Council Member Taylor moved that the bill be deferred to the March 3, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
12/26/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
11/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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