Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1255Passed1 amendment
This ordinance amends Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to regulate sandwich board signs in the public right-of-way. It updates existing rules regarding the placement and use of these signs to address concerns related to public safety and urban aesthetics.
An ordinance amending Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, related to sandwich board signs in the public right-of-way.
→ Passed 5/7/2026
What it does
- 1Amends regulations governing sandwich board signs in public right-of-way
- 2Includes provisions for placement, size, and maintenance of sandwich board signs
- 3Allows amendments to be made during the legislative process to refine regulations
This ordinance amends Chapter 13.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to regulate sandwich board signs in the public right-of-way. It updates existing rules regarding the placement and use of these signs to address concerns related to public safety and urban aesthetics.
Affects
Businesses using sandwich board signsMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Amendments (1)
Activity timeline
2 of 2
- Amendment filedImpact 45
Amendment filed: Amendment No. 2 to BL2026-1255
- New documentImpact 10
New amendment: Amendment No. 2 to BL2026-1255
Legislative history
5/8/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Huffman moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer an amendment. Without objection, Council Member Huffman offered Amendment No. 2 to the bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton moved that the bill be deferred, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.4/13/2026
Traffic and Parking Commission
Referred without comment4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with an amendment by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Huffman offered Amendment No. 1 to the bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be passed on second reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment4/6/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Referred without comment4/6/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pursuant to Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council, the bill is deferred.2/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was recommended for a two-meeting deferral by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Council Member Huffman moved that the bill be deferred to the March 17, 2026 Council meeting, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.2/3/2026
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 Budget and Finance Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.1/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
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