Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1313Passed

This ordinance authorizes restrictions and requirements on building materials for properties within the River North Urban Design Overlay, specifically creating a new Subdistrict 3 and updating standards related to future streets and open spaces. It applies to approximately 165.21 acres located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive. The legislation aims to guide development in this area through material restrictions and updated urban design standards.

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1312, the River North Urban Design Overlay, for properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive, (165.21 acres), to create a new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards related to future streets and open space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-012). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Jacob Kupin
Introduced 2/27/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 4/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorization of building material restrictions for construction within the River North Urban Design Overlay.
  • 2Creation of a new Subdistrict 3 within the overlay district.
  • 3Updates to General Standards concerning future streets and open space requirements.

This ordinance authorizes restrictions and requirements on building materials for properties within the River North Urban Design Overlay, specifically creating a new Subdistrict 3 and updating standards related to future streets and open spaces. It applies to approximately 165.21 acres located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive. The legislation aims to guide development in this area through material restrictions and updated urban design standards.

Affects
Property owners and developers within the River North Urban Design OverlayPlanning and Zoning CommitteeMetropolitan Council

Legislative history

5/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
4/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
4/7/2026
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 no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Kupin 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.
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
3/3/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Kupin moved to suspend the rules of procedure to introduce a late-filed bill. Without objection, Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on first reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Ewing abstaining.
2/12/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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