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This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 1.03-acre property located on Loftin Avenue, approximately 351 feet east of Gallatin Pike, changing it from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to RM20-A-NS (multi-family residential with specific neighborhood standards). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property.

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 changing from RS7.5 to RM20-A-NS zoning for properties located at Loftin Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 351 feet east of Gallatin Pike (1.03 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-027PR-001).

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2 sponsors
Introduced 7/22/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 9/15/2026

What it does

  • 1Amends Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding zoning.
  • 2Changes zoning from RS7.5 to RM20-A-NS for the specified property on Loftin Avenue.
  • 3Applies to approximately 1.03 acres located about 351 feet east of Gallatin Pike.

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 1.03-acre property located on Loftin Avenue, approximately 351 feet east of Gallatin Pike, changing it from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to RM20-A-NS (multi-family residential with specific neighborhood standards). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property.

Affects
Property owners at Loftin Avenue (unnumbered), approximately 351 feet east of Gallatin PikeMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

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
  • Bill substituted
    Impact 85

    BL2026-1512 substituted to version 2

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: Proposed Late Substitute - BL2026-1512 - Benedict

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2026Z-027PR-001_sketch

Legislative history

9/25/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/17/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be passed on third reading as substituted, which motion was seconded and approved by the following vote:
9/15/2026
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee.
9/15/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning and Zoning Committee. Council Member Benedict moved that the bill be passed on third reading, which motion was properly seconded. Council Member Benedict moved to suspend the rules of procedure to offer a late filed substitute bill. Without objection, Council Member Benedict offered a substitute bill and moved that it be adopted, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council.
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Benedict 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 Benedict moved that the bill be passed on second reading, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
9/1/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and will be considered at the next available public hearing.
7/28/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
6/25/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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