Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1594Public Hearing

This ordinance proposes an amendment to the zoning ordinance for properties located west of McFerrin Avenue and north of West Eastland Avenue within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The amendment seeks to permit 12 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in addition to previously approved uses on approximately 2.78 acres. The bill is currently under consideration following a public hearing and first reading approval with conditions.

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 an SP for various properties located west of McFerrin Avenue and north of West Eastland Avenue and approximately 190 feet south of Seymour Avenue and located within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District, (2.78 acres), to permit 12 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in addition to uses previously approved, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2022SP-030-005).

Sean Parker
Introduced 9/25/2026Metropolitan CouncilBill
→ Next on agenda in 13 days (11/5/2026)

What it does

  • 1Amendment of the SP zoning for specified properties in the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
  • 2Permission to construct 12 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units on the site
  • 3Retention of previously approved uses alongside the new dwelling units

This ordinance proposes an amendment to the zoning ordinance for properties located west of McFerrin Avenue and north of West Eastland Avenue within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. The amendment seeks to permit 12 Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in addition to previously approved uses on approximately 2.78 acres. The bill is currently under consideration following a public hearing and first reading approval with conditions.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyResidents and property owners within the Greenwood Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2022SP-030-005_sketch

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2022SP-030-005_OwnerList

  • New document
    Impact 10

    New other: 2022SP-030-005 Revised Plan 09042026

Legislative history

10/6/2026
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.
9/29/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
9/10/2026
Planning Commission
Referred without comment

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