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This ordinance amends the zoning ordinance of Nashville and Davidson County by modifying a Specific Plan for an 8.12-acre property at 5901 California Avenue to allow for a mixed-use development. The amendment includes changes approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Metropolitan Council. The legislation passed after public hearings and committee review.

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 on property located at 5901 California Avenue, at the southeast corner of 60th Avenue North and California Avenue, zoned SP (8.12 acres), to permit a mixed-use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023SP-009-002).

RH
Rollin Horton
Introduced 5/20/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Passed 7/21/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to zoning
  • 2Modifies the Specific Plan for property at 5901 California Avenue to permit mixed-use development
  • 3Includes adoption of Amendment No. 1 as approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee

This ordinance amends the zoning ordinance of Nashville and Davidson County by modifying a Specific Plan for an 8.12-acre property at 5901 California Avenue to allow for a mixed-use development. The amendment includes changes approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee and the Metropolitan Council. The legislation passed after public hearings and committee review.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyProperty owner(s) at 5901 California AvenueResidents and businesses in the vicinity of 5901 California Avenue

Activity timeline

4 of 4
  • Amendment filed
    Impact 45

    Amendment filed: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1423

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2023SP-009-002_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2023SP-009-002 Revised Plan w Commercial 04142026

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New amendment: Amendment No. 1 to BL2026-1423

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 with an amendment by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Horton 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 Horton moved that the bill be passed on third reading as amended, which motion was seconded and approved by the following roll call vote:
7/21/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
7/20/2026
Planning and Zoning Committee
Referred without comment
7/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton 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 Horton 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 Styles voting No. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
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
4/23/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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