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This ordinance amends the zoning designation for the property located at 310 Polk Avenue in Nashville from R6 (single-family residential) to RM20-A-NS (multi-family residential with specific standards). The change affects approximately 0.44 acres at the southwest corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue. The purpose is to allow for higher density residential development on the site.

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 R6 to RM20-A-NS zoning for property located at 310 Polk Avenue, at the southwest corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue (0.44 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-050PR-001).

GW
Ginny Welsch
Introduced 7/25/2025Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 9/16/2025

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from R6 to RM20-A-NS for the specified property
  • 2Apply the RM20-A-NS zoning standards to the 0.44-acre site
  • 3Amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws accordingly

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for the property located at 310 Polk Avenue in Nashville from R6 (single-family residential) to RM20-A-NS (multi-family residential with specific standards). The change affects approximately 0.44 acres at the southwest corner of Polk Avenue and Whitney Avenue. The purpose is to allow for higher density residential development on the site.

Affects
Property owner(s) of 310 Polk AvenueResidents and developers in the vicinity of Polk Avenue and Whitney AvenueMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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    Impact 10

    New other: 2025Z-050PR-001_sketch

Legislative history

9/19/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/17/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/16/2025
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
9/15/2025
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Welsch 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 Welsch 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.
9/2/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/8/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/5/2025
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.
7/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/26/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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