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This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to introduce a new use category for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities within the Zoning Code. It establishes related definitions and conditions for these facilities to regulate their placement and operation. The legislation aims to support the integration of electric vehicle infrastructure in Nashville.

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add a new “Electric Vehicle Charging Facility” use and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-008TX-001).

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Introduced 7/28/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 10/21/2025

What it does

  • 1Addition of 'Electric Vehicle Charging Facility' as a new use in the Zoning Code
  • 2Inclusion of definitions related to electric vehicle charging facilities
  • 3Establishment of conditions and regulations governing the use and placement of electric vehicle charging facilities

This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to introduce a new use category for Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities within the Zoning Code. It establishes related definitions and conditions for these facilities to regulate their placement and operation. The legislation aims to support the integration of electric vehicle infrastructure in Nashville.

Affects
Electric vehicle charging facility operatorsProperty owners and developers subject to zoning regulationsMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Legislative history

10/31/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/23/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
10/21/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
10/20/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble 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 Gamble moved that the bill be passed 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.
10/9/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/25/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Gamble moved to defer the bill to the October 9, 2025 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
8/8/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/5/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill is referred to the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
7/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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