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This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 0.28-acre property located at 223 Peachtree Street in Nashville, changing it from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property. The bill has passed through the necessary 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 changing from RS5 to R6-A zoning for property located at 223 Peachtree Street, approximately 300 feet west of Foster Avenue (0.28 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-052PR-001).

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Ginny Welsch
Introduced 8/20/2026Planning and Zoning CommitteeBill
→ Passed 10/20/2026

What it does

  • 1Change zoning classification from RS5 to R6-A for property at 223 Peachtree Street
  • 2Property size approximately 0.28 acres located about 300 feet west of Foster Avenue
  • 3Amendment to Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance

This ordinance amends the zoning designation for a 0.28-acre property located at 223 Peachtree Street in Nashville, changing it from RS5 (single-family residential) to R6-A (multi-family residential). The change aims to allow for higher density residential development on the specified property. The bill has passed through the necessary readings and committee approvals.

Affects
Property owner(s) at 223 Peachtree StreetMetropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyResidents in the vicinity of 223 Peachtree Street

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Welsch 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 Welsch 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.
10/6/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/4/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
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
7/23/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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