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This ordinance amends the zoning ordinance of Nashville by applying a Contextual Overlay District to approximately 137.6 acres of properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike, currently zoned R20. The overlay aims to regulate development in this area to ensure compatibility with the surrounding context.

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 applying a Contextual Overlay District to various properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike, zoned R20 (137.6 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026COD-001-001).

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Jennifer Webb
Introduced 5/20/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 8/18/2026

What it does

  • 1Application of a Contextual Overlay District to specified properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive.
  • 2Modification of zoning regulations for approximately 137.6 acres currently zoned R20.
  • 3Regulation of development standards to maintain neighborhood character and context.

This ordinance amends the zoning ordinance of Nashville by applying a Contextual Overlay District to approximately 137.6 acres of properties along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive, southeast of Gallatin Pike, currently zoned R20. The overlay aims to regulate development in this area to ensure compatibility with the surrounding context.

Affects
Property owners along Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills DriveMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026COD-001-001_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026COD-001-001_OwnerList

Legislative history

8/28/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/19/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
8/18/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Webb moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
8/17/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Webb 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 citizens were heard in favor of and in opposition to the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Council Member Webb moved that the bill be passed on second reading and that a roll call vote be taken. Without objection, the motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/23/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment
7/10/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Webb moved that the bill be deferred to the August 4, 2026 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
6/5/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/2/2026
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.
5/26/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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