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This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, specifically the Zoning Ordinance, to clarify the entitlements of properties adjacent to or within rail corridors under section 17.37, Downtown Code. The amendment aims to provide clearer zoning guidelines for these properties 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, to clarify the entitlements of properties which are adjacent or within rail corridors within 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-004TX-001).

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Introduced 2/19/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 5/19/2026

What it does

  • 1Clarification of property entitlements adjacent to or within rail corridors
  • 2Amendment to section 17.37, Downtown Code of the Zoning Ordinance
  • 3Application of updated zoning rules to properties within Nashville and Davidson County

This ordinance amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, specifically the Zoning Ordinance, to clarify the entitlements of properties adjacent to or within rail corridors under section 17.37, Downtown Code. The amendment aims to provide clearer zoning guidelines for these properties within Nashville and Davidson County.

Affects
Properties adjacent to or within rail corridors in Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1326

  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1326

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1326

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1326

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 with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Kupin offered Amendment No. 1 and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. Council Member Kupin moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote: Yes (32): Suara, Porterfield, Allen, Hill, Kimbrough, Toombs, Gamble, Cortese, Parker, Capp, Harrell, Hancock, Webb, Eslick, Evans, Bradford, Huffman, Gregg, Vo, Kupin, Horton, Druffel, Gadd, Preptit, Nash, Benton, Ellis, Sepulveda, Rutherford, Lee, Ewing, and Spain; No (0); Abstain (0).
5/19/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
5/18/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
5/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Evans 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 a citizen was heard in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Evans moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council, with Council Member Porterfield abstaining. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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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