Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1273Passed19 amendments
This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, specifically the Downtown Code (DTC), to implement various zoning changes within downtown Nashville. The legislation underwent multiple amendments and was ultimately passed by the Metropolitan Council.
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)
→ Passed 4/21/2026
What it does
- 1Amends the Downtown Code (DTC) within the Zoning Ordinance of Nashville and Davidson County
- 2Incorporates multiple amendments proposed and adopted during the legislative process
- 3Includes provisions affecting zoning regulations and development standards in the downtown area
This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, specifically the Downtown Code (DTC), to implement various zoning changes within downtown Nashville. The legislation underwent multiple amendments and was ultimately passed by the Metropolitan Council.
Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyDowntown Nashville property owners and developers
Amendments (19)
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Version history
This bill has been substituted. Each version below reflects a substitute draft filed during Metro Council consideration. The latest version is what's being voted on.
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Legislative history
5/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment4/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with amendments by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 2, hereinafter referred to as Amendment A, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 3, hereinafter referred to as Amendment B, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 4 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Kupin withdrew the motion to amend with Proposed Amendment 4. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 5, hereinafter referred to as Amendment C, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 6, hereinafter referred to as Amendment D, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 20, hereinafter referred to as Amendment E, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 22, hereinafter referred to as Amendment F, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 23, hereinafter referred to as Amendment G, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 24, hereinafter referred to as Amendment H, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 25, hereinafter referred to as Amendment I, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Hancock abstaining. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp offered Proposed Amendment 27, hereinafter referred to as Amendment J, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Capp offered Proposed Late Amendment 1, hereinafter referred to as Amendment K, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Capp moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Capp offered Proposed Late Amendment 2, hereinafter referred to as Amendment L, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker offered Proposed Amendment 15, hereinafter referred to as Amendment M, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict offered Proposed Amendment 12, hereinafter referred to as Amendment N, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment, but was met with requisite objection causing the motion to fail. Council Member Horton offered Proposed Amendment 11, hereinafter referred to as Amendment O, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late filed amendment. Without objection, Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Late Amendment 4, hereinafter referred to as Amendment P, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Proposed Amendment 10, hereinafter referred to as Amendment Q, and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (37): Suara, Evans-Segall, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Gregg, Vo, Cash, Kupin, Horton, Taylor, Weiner, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with amendments by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kupin moved to defer the bill, which motion was properly seconded. After discussion, Council Member Huffman called for the previous question, which motion was seconded and failed by the following roll call vote: Yes (17): Hill, Toombs, Webb, Eslick, Huffman, Gregg, Horton, Taylor, Druffel, Johnston, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Rutherford, Styles, Lee, and Spain; No (14): Suara, Porterfield, Evans-Segall, Allen, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Benedict, Harrell, Hancock, Bradford ,Welsch, Vo, and Cash; Abstain (1): Kupin. After further discussion, the matter recurred on the motion to defer the bill, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parked moved to amend the motion to defer by adding a re-referral to the Planning and Zoning Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The matter recurred on the motion to defer the bill with a re-referral to the Planning and Zoning Committee, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.4/6/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on second reading as substituted and to defer the third reading of the bill to the April 7, 2026 Council meeting, 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
Council Member Kupin 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 Kupin moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment2/12/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment2/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment2/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.1/27/2026
Metropolitan Council
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