Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1279Passed

This ordinance authorizes restrictions and requirements on building materials for a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District at 253 Leon Loop. It aims to regulate construction materials to preserve the historic character of the designated property. The legislation supports the establishment of the overlay district as described in BL2026-1278.

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1278, a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District for property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street zoned SP (0.74 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

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

What it does

  • 1Imposes restrictions on certain building materials used in construction within the Historic Landmark Overlay District.
  • 2Applies specifically to property located at 253 Leon Loop, approximately 113 feet south of Humphreys Street, zoned SP (0.74 acres).
  • 3Supports the proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District detailed in Proposal No. 2026HL-001-001.

This ordinance authorizes restrictions and requirements on building materials for a proposed Historic Landmark Overlay District at 253 Leon Loop. It aims to regulate construction materials to preserve the historic character of the designated property. The legislation supports the establishment of the overlay district as described in BL2026-1278.

Affects
Property owner(s) at 253 Leon LoopDevelopers and builders working within the Historic Landmark Overlay DistrictPlanning and Zoning Committee

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 Horton 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 Horton 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
1/8/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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