Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1257Passed
This ordinance amends Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on legally created residential lots that have non-conforming lot areas. The change expands the eligibility for DADUs beyond lots that meet current lot area requirements.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on legally created residential lots with non-conforming lot area (Proposal No. 2026Z-005TX-001).
→ Passed 4/21/2026
What it does
- 1Permits detached accessory dwelling units on residential lots with non-conforming lot area
- 2Amends zoning regulations in Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws
- 3Applies only to legally created residential lots
This ordinance amends Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on legally created residential lots that have non-conforming lot areas. The change expands the eligibility for DADUs beyond lots that meet current lot area requirements.
Affects
Residential property owners in NashvilleMetropolitan Planning and Zoning CommitteeMetropolitan Council
Legislative history
5/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment4/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.4/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Parker 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 Parker 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.4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment3/26/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment3/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Parker moved that the bill be passed on first reading and that the second reading of the bill be deferred to the April 7, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.1/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
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