Nashville Metro CouncilBL2025-957Passed

This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to sidewalk cafe dining rules. It modifies the language to authorize the Metropolitan Council to approve revisions to these rules by resolution and adds requirements for compliance with guidelines as part of the sidewalk cafe dining permit process.

An ordinance amending subsections 13.32.165.A. and 13.32.165.D.1. of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify language authorizing approval of revisions to the sidewalk cafe dining rules and regulations by resolution of the metropolitan council and to add language regarding compliance with guidelines as part of the sidewalk cafe dining permit process.

6 sponsors
Introduced 7/25/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 9/2/2025

What it does

  • 1Amends subsections 13.32.165.A. and 13.32.165.D.1. of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
  • 2Authorizes approval of revisions to sidewalk cafe dining rules by Metropolitan Council resolution
  • 3Adds language requiring compliance with guidelines in the sidewalk cafe dining permit process

This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to sidewalk cafe dining rules. It modifies the language to authorize the Metropolitan Council to approve revisions to these rules by resolution and adds requirements for compliance with guidelines as part of the sidewalk cafe dining permit process.

Affects
Metropolitan CouncilSidewalk cafe dining permit applicants

Legislative history

9/3/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/19/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
8/19/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
8/18/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment
8/5/2025
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next regular meeting. The bill is referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
7/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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