Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-871Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for properties located at 1305 and 1307 Bessie Avenue from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change affects approximately 0.26 acres and aims to modify land use regulations for these parcels. The bill has passed all required readings and committee approvals.

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 R6-A zoning for properties located at 1305 and 1307 Bessie Avenue, approximately 135 feet west of Brick Church Pike (0.26 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-028PR-001).

Kyonzte Toombs
Introduced 5/22/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 7/15/2025

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS5 to R6-A for specified properties
  • 2Applies to properties at 1305 and 1307 Bessie Avenue, approximately 135 feet west of Brick Church Pike
  • 3Covers an area of approximately 0.26 acres

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for properties located at 1305 and 1307 Bessie Avenue from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change affects approximately 0.26 acres and aims to modify land use regulations for these parcels. The bill has passed all required readings and committee approvals.

Affects
Property owners at 1305 and 1307 Bessie AvenueMetropolitan 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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Legislative history

7/25/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/16/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/15/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
7/14/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
7/1/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Toombs 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 Toombs 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
Referred without comment
6/6/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
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
Referred without comment
4/10/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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