Nashville Metro CouncilBL2026-1610Public Hearing

This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code's zoning regulations to expand notice requirements for zoning map amendments. It mandates that mailed notices be sent to all dwelling units located on and within 1,000 feet of the affected parcel. The goal is to increase awareness among residents about zoning changes in their vicinity.

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.720 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to expand notice requirements to all residents by requiring mailed notices to all dwelling units on and within 1,000 feet of a parcel included in amendments to the official zoning map (Proposal No. 2026Z-018TX-001).

35 sponsors
Introduced 10/12/2026Planning CommissionBill
→ Next scheduled: 2/2/2027

What it does

  • 1Amends Section 17.40.720 of the Metropolitan Code regarding zoning regulations.
  • 2Requires mailed notices to all dwelling units on and within 1,000 feet of parcels included in zoning map amendments.
  • 3Expands the scope of notice recipients beyond previous requirements.

This ordinance amends the Metropolitan Code's zoning regulations to expand notice requirements for zoning map amendments. It mandates that mailed notices be sent to all dwelling units located on and within 1,000 feet of the affected parcel. The goal is to increase awareness among residents about zoning changes in their vicinity.

Affects
Residents within 1,000 feet of parcels subject to zoning map amendmentsMetropolitan Planning CommissionMetropolitan Council

Legislative history

10/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/20/2026
Metropolitan Council
Council Member Horton moved to pass the bill on first reading and to defer the bill to the February 2, 2027 public hearing, which motion was seconded and approved by a voice vote of the Council. The bill is referred to the Planning Commission.
10/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment
10/13/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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