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This ordinance amends Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update the regulations governing home occupations within Nashville. The changes aim to modify existing rules to better address the operation of home-based businesses. The bill has passed through readings, committee review, and has been approved by the Metropolitan Council.

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).

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Introduced 3/9/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/19/2026

What it does

  • 1Amendments to the definition and scope of home occupations
  • 2Updated requirements and restrictions for operating home-based businesses
  • 3Procedural changes related to approval and enforcement of home occupation regulations

This ordinance amends Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update the regulations governing home occupations within Nashville. The changes aim to modify existing rules to better address the operation of home-based businesses. The bill has passed through readings, committee review, and has been approved by the Metropolitan Council.

Affects
Home-based business operatorsMetropolitan Planning and Zoning Department

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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Activity timeline

2 of 2
  • Bill substituted
    Impact 85

    BL2026-1318 substituted to version 2

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2026-1318

Legislative history

5/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/21/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
5/18/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
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
Referred without comment
4/23/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
4/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
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
Referred without comment

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