An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002TX-001)

The amendment requires a transportation analysis for the East Bend subdistrict every five years.

Amendment 9 updates the Downtown Code's modification and review processes.

Amendment adds Shelby’s Bend East Bend Subdistrict to the Downtown Code.

The amendment requires advisory recommendations for street plan changes in East Bend.

Amendment 14 enhances multimodal transportation goals for East Bend.

Requires an environmental impact study for downtown development by 2026.

The amendment restricts hotel/motel uses in specific areas of the East Bend Subdistrict.

The amendment restricts hotel locations in the East Bend subdistrict to specific parcels.

Prohibits stadium/arena convention centers in the East Bend subdistrict.

The amendment allows animal hospitals and boarding facilities in the Downtown East area.

Limits surface parking use to event days and restricts standalone parking in East Bend.

Amendment modifies parking structure requirements in the Downtown Code.

Amendment restricts surface parking in East Bend Subdistrict after structured parking is available.

Amendment restricts height bonuses for East Bend properties and sets conditions for taller buildings.

Amendment updates height regulations for East Bend subdistrict in Downtown Code.

New rules for tall buildings to ensure sunlight in public areas.

The amendment updates the Downtown Code to include the East Bend Subdistrict.

Limits hotel guest rooms in the East Bend Subdistrict to 3,920 for stand-alone hotels.