Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1267Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 0.17-acre property located at 307 Joyner Avenue in Nashville, changing it from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property.

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 R6-A zoning for property located at 307 Joyner Avenue, located approximately 164 feet west of Burbank Avenue (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-101PR-001).

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

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS5 to R6-A for property at 307 Joyner Avenue
  • 2Property size approximately 0.17 acres located about 164 feet west of Burbank Avenue
  • 3Amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 0.17-acre property located at 307 Joyner Avenue in Nashville, changing it from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property.

Affects
Property owner(s) of 307 Joyner AvenueResidents and developers in the vicinity of 307 Joyner AvenueMetropolitan 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 no one came forward to be heard. 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. 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 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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