Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1281Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning designation of a 1.83-acre property located at 2003 Straightway Avenue from R6 to SP zoning to allow the development of 36 multi-family residential units. The change aims to facilitate higher density residential use on the specified property within Nashville and Davidson County.

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 R6 to SP zoning for property located at 2003 Straightway Avenue, approximately 190 feet east of Scott Avenue (1.83 acres), to permit 36 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-001-001).

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

What it does

  • 1Change zoning from R6 to SP for property at 2003 Straightway Avenue
  • 2Permit construction of 36 multi-family residential units
  • 3Property size approximately 1.83 acres located about 190 feet east of Scott Avenue

This ordinance amends the zoning designation of a 1.83-acre property located at 2003 Straightway Avenue from R6 to SP zoning to allow the development of 36 multi-family residential units. The change aims to facilitate higher density residential use on the specified property within Nashville and Davidson County.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyResidents and developers involved with 2003 Straightway Avenue property

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

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