Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1318Passed
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations governing home occupations in Nashville. The legislation modifies existing rules to address how businesses may operate within residential properties. The bill was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Committee and has passed all required readings.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).
→ Passed 5/19/2026
What it does
- 1Amends regulations on home occupations within residential zones
- 2Updates standards for business activities conducted in homes
- 3Implements changes as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Committee
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations governing home occupations in Nashville. The legislation modifies existing rules to address how businesses may operate within residential properties. The bill was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Committee and has passed all required readings.
Affects
Home-based business ownersResidents in residential zonesMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Legislative history
5/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
(no description)5/21/2026
Mayor
(no description)5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.5/18/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
(no description)5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Parker moved to pass the bill on second reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Parker 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 Parker moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Parker offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
(no description)4/23/2026
Planning Commission
(no description)4/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
(no description)3/17/2026
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.3/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
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