Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1262Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for properties at 228 and 230 Elberta Street from RS5 (single-family residential) to SP (specific plan) zoning. The change permits the development of five multi-family residential units on approximately 0.56 acres. The legislation was introduced to facilitate increased residential density at this location.

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 RS5 to SP zoning for properties located at 228 and 230 Elberta Street, at the corner of Burbank Avenue and Elberta Street (0.56 acres), to permit five multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-049-001).

Ginny Welsch
Introduced 1/22/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 3/17/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning from RS5 to SP for properties at 228 and 230 Elberta Street
  • 2Permit construction of five multi-family residential units
  • 3Applies to a 0.56-acre site at the corner of Burbank Avenue and Elberta Street

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for properties at 228 and 230 Elberta Street from RS5 (single-family residential) to SP (specific plan) zoning. The change permits the development of five multi-family residential units on approximately 0.56 acres. The legislation was introduced to facilitate increased residential density at this location.

Affects
Property owners at 228 and 230 Elberta StreetResidents of the surrounding neighborhoodMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Legislative history

3/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/20/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
3/17/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
3/16/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Welsch moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Eslick abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
1/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
12/11/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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