Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1546Public Hearing

This legislation proposes to amend the zoning designation of a property located at 227 Raymond Street in Nashville from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change affects a 0.17-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Keystone Avenue and Raymond Street. The amendment aims to allow for higher density residential development on the site.

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 R6-A zoning for property located at 227 Raymond Street, at the northeast corner between Keystone Avenue and Raymond Street (0.17 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-039PR-001).

Ginny Welsch
Introduced 8/19/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
Next scheduled: 10/6/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS7.5 to R6-A for the specified property
  • 2Apply zoning amendment to the 0.17-acre parcel at 227 Raymond Street
  • 3Amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance

This legislation proposes to amend the zoning designation of a property located at 227 Raymond Street in Nashville from RS7.5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change affects a 0.17-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Keystone Avenue and Raymond Street. The amendment aims to allow for higher density residential development on the site.

Affects
Property owner at 227 Raymond StreetResidents in the surrounding neighborhoodMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

9/1/2026
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.
8/25/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
8/13/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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