Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1396Passed

This ordinance amends the zoning for approximately 2.38 acres located at multiple addresses on West Eastland Avenue, McFerrin Avenue, and Richmond Bend within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. It changes the zoning from RS5 to a Specific Plan (SP) to permit 19 residential units and up to 3,250 square feet of non-residential uses. The legislation includes approval of a substitute bill and has passed all required readings and committee approvals.

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending a Specific Plan and changing from RS5 to SP zoning for properties located at 905, 907 West Eastland Avenue, 930, 930 C McFerrin Avenue, 609, 611, 613, 615, 625, 627, 629, 631, 633, 635, 637, 639, 641, 643, and 645 Richmond Bend, approximately 417 feet west of McFerrin Avenue and located within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Overlay District, (2.38 acres), to permit 19 residential units and up to 3,250 square feet of non-residential uses, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2022SP-030-004).

2 sponsors
Introduced 11/20/2025Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to zoning
  • 2Changes zoning from RS5 to Specific Plan (SP) for specified properties
  • 3Permits development of 19 residential units and up to 3,250 square feet of non-residential space

This ordinance amends the zoning for approximately 2.38 acres located at multiple addresses on West Eastland Avenue, McFerrin Avenue, and Richmond Bend within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. It changes the zoning from RS5 to a Specific Plan (SP) to permit 19 residential units and up to 3,250 square feet of non-residential uses. The legislation includes approval of a substitute bill and has passed all required readings and committee approvals.

Affects
Properties at 905, 907 West Eastland AvenueProperties at 930, 930 C McFerrin AvenueProperties at 609 through 645 Richmond BendGreenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay DistrictDetached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Overlay District

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

3 of 3
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2022SP-030-004_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2022SP-030-004 Revised Plans 10012025

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New substitute: Substitute BL2026-1396

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 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.
7/7/2026
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 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.
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/2/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved with conditions, disapproved without by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
5/26/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
11/13/2025
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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