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This ordinance amends the zoning code by applying a Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to approximately 4.17 acres of property on Buchanan Street between 24th Ave N and 21st Ave North. The overlay aims to regulate development and land use compatibility in this area. The bill was passed by the Metropolitan Council and approved by the Mayor.

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 24th Ave N and 21st Ave North (4.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026CCO-002-001).

2 sponsors
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
  • 2Amendment of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws (Zoning Ordinance)
  • 3Regulation of land use and development standards within the overlay district

This ordinance amends the zoning code by applying a Commercial Compatibility Overlay District to approximately 4.17 acres of property on Buchanan Street between 24th Ave N and 21st Ave North. The overlay aims to regulate development and land use compatibility in this area. The bill was passed by the Metropolitan Council and approved by the Mayor.

Affects
Properties located on Buchanan Street between 24th Ave N and 21st Ave NorthMetropolitan 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-002-001_sketch

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    New other: 2026CCO-002-001_OwnerList

  • New document
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    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-1169

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 Ellis 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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