Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-761Passed

This ordinance amends the Downtown Code of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by removing automobile parking as a permitted use within the Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay. The change is intended to regulate land use within this historic district. The bill has passed through the necessary committees and the Metropolitan Council.

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 amending the Uses Table within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, to remove automobile parking as a permitted use within the boundary of the Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-001TX-001).

2 sponsors
Introduced 2/21/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/20/2025

What it does

  • 1Amend Title 17, Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, Uses Table
  • 2Remove automobile parking as a permitted use within the Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay boundary
  • 3Apply changes specifically to the zoning regulations affecting the historic district

This ordinance amends the Downtown Code of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County by removing automobile parking as a permitted use within the Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay. The change is intended to regulate land use within this historic district. The bill has passed through the necessary committees and the Metropolitan Council.

Affects
Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay districtProperty owners and developers within the overlay boundary

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

3 of 3
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-761

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: 2025Z-001TX-001_Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2025-761

Legislative history

5/30/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/22/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/19/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
5/8/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
5/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin 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 a citizen was heard in opposition. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission and the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin 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 Kupin moved to defer the bill as amended to the May 6, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
4/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/7/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/4/2025
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.
2/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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