Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-870Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning for the property at 1605 Meridian Street, changing it from RS5 (single-family residential) to RM20-A-NS (multi-family residential, alternative, no short-term rental) zoning. The property is located within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. The change allows for higher-density residential development on the specified 0.34-acre parcel.

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 changing from RS5 to RM20-A-NS zoning for property located at 1605 Meridian Street, at the southeast corner of Meridian Street and Edith Avenue (0.34 acres), located within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-029PR-001).

Sean Parker
Introduced 5/22/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
Passed 7/15/2025

What it does

  • 1Rezones 1605 Meridian Street from RS5 to RM20-A-NS.
  • 2Applies to a 0.34-acre property at the southeast corner of Meridian Street and Edith Avenue.
  • 3Property remains within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District.

This ordinance amends the zoning for the property at 1605 Meridian Street, changing it from RS5 (single-family residential) to RM20-A-NS (multi-family residential, alternative, no short-term rental) zoning. The property is located within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. The change allows for higher-density residential development on the specified 0.34-acre parcel.

Affects
Property owners at 1605 Meridian StreetMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Legislative history

7/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
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7/16/2025
Mayor
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7/15/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
7/14/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
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7/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Parker 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 Parker 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.
7/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
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6/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
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6/3/2025
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.
5/27/2025
Metropolitan Council
(no description)
4/10/2025
Planning Commission
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