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This ordinance amends Title 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, specifically the Downtown Code (DTC), to implement various changes aimed at updating zoning regulations in downtown Nashville. The changes are intended to refine development standards and zoning requirements within the downtown area.

An ordinance amending Title 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-003TX-001).

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Introduced 3/20/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/20/2025

What it does

  • 1Amendments to zoning regulations within the Downtown Code (DTC)
  • 2Implementation of updated development standards for downtown properties
  • 3Adjustments to land use and building requirements as described in the proposal 2023Z-003TX-001

This ordinance amends Title 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, specifically the Downtown Code (DTC), to implement various changes aimed at updating zoning regulations in downtown Nashville. The changes are intended to refine development standards and zoning requirements within the downtown area.

Affects
Downtown Nashville property ownersDevelopers and businesses operating within the Downtown Code area

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: 2023Z-003TX-001 Appendix A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2025-799

Legislative history

5/30/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/22/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (34): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Welsch, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with a substitute by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
5/19/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
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 no one came forward to be heard. 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 and Zoning Committee.
5/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/4/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/1/2025
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.
3/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/13/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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