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This ordinance amends Chapter 17.28 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations concerning underground utilities. The changes aim to modify existing rules to improve management and oversight of underground utility installations within Nashville.

An ordinance amending Chapter 17.28 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend regulations on underground utilities (Proposal No. 2026Z-010TX-001).

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Introduced 4/14/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Amendments to existing regulations on underground utility installations
  • 2Procedural updates for permitting and compliance related to underground utilities
  • 3Clarifications on responsibilities of utility providers and contractors

This ordinance amends Chapter 17.28 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations concerning underground utilities. The changes aim to modify existing rules to improve management and oversight of underground utility installations within Nashville.

Affects
Utility providersContractors involved in underground utility workMetropolitan Government departments overseeing utilities

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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    New other: Second Substitute - BL2026-1360

Legislative history

7/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/24/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
7/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles 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.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles 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 Styles moved that the bill be passed second reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Styles offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/25/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles moved that the bill be passed on first reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
4/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Styles moved that the bill be passed on first reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Styles offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
4/14/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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