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This ordinance proposed to amend Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to remove the minimum parking requirement for establishments classified as bars or nightclubs. The intent was to modify zoning regulations related to parking for these types of businesses. The bill was ultimately withdrawn after several readings and committee considerations.

An ordinance amending Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to eliminate the minimum parking requirement for the “Bar or nightclub” use (Proposal No. 2025Z-004TX-001).

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Introduced 5/13/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
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What it does

  • 1Elimination of minimum parking requirements for 'Bar or nightclub' use in zoning regulations
  • 2Amendment to Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
  • 3Referral to Planning and Zoning Committee for review

This ordinance proposed to amend Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to remove the minimum parking requirement for establishments classified as bars or nightclubs. The intent was to modify zoning regulations related to parking for these types of businesses. The bill was ultimately withdrawn after several readings and committee considerations.

Affects
Bars and nightclubs in NashvilleMetropolitan Planning and Zoning CommitteeMetropolitan Council

Activity timeline

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  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment - BL2025-837 - Benedict

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Proposed Amendment - BL2025-837 - Benedict

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: Exhibit A

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Substitute - BL2025-837 - Taylor

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment - BL2025-837 - Benedict

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Substitute - BL2025-837 - Taylor

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Proposed Amendment - BL2025-837 - Benedict

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New exhibit: Exhibit A

Legislative history

9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Huffman withdrew the bill.
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Huffman moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
8/19/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Huffman moved to pass the bill on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Gamble moved to defer the bill, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
8/18/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
8/5/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Huffman 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 favor of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Huffman 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.
8/5/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/24/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
7/11/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/20/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Huffman moved to pass the bill on first reading and defer second reading of the bill to the August 5, 2025 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
5/13/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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