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Downtown Code (DTC)
Nashville's downtown zoning regulations, including the East Bank, East Bend, SoBro, Rutledge Hill, and other subdistricts. Includes amendments, text changes, and substitute bills affecting Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code.
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BL2025-799BillPassed
An ordinance amending Title 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2023Z-003TX-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee3/20/2025
54% match
BL2026-1273BillPublic Hearing
An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002TX-001)
Planning Commission1/23/2026
54% match
BL2025-846BillPassed
An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizing the creation of a Downtown Central Business Improvement District and appointing a corporation to act as an advisory board to the district with the necessary powers and authority to carry out the purposes and intent of the district.
Budget and Finance Committee5/27/2025
53% match
BL2025-761BillPassed
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 the Uses Table within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, to remove automobile parking as a permitted use within the boundary of the Second Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-001TX-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee2/21/2025
52% match
BL2025-756BillPassed
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 the River North Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on Cowan Street, Waterside Drive, Oldham Street, North 1st Street, River North Boulevard, Spring Street, and Cowan Court (165.21 acres) to update urban design standards related to structured parking and building materials, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-010)
Planning and Zoning Committee2/20/2025
47% match
BL2025-909BillPassed
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to creating a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district (Proposal No. 2025Z-006TX-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee6/23/2025
46% match
BL2026-1195BillPublic Hearing
An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to remove the “bar or night club” use from being permitted within the shopping center zoning districts (Proposal No. 2026Z-003TX-001).
Planning Commission1/12/2026
46% match
BL2026-1312BillPublic Hearing
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 the River North Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive, (165.21 acres), to create a new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards related to future streets and open space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-012).
Planning Commission2/27/2026
45% match
BL2026-1313BillPublic Hearing
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1312, the River North Urban Design Overlay, for properties located on Cowan Street, Cowan Court, and Waterside Drive, (165.21 acres), to create a new Subdistrict 3 and update the General Standards related to future streets and open space, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-012). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Metropolitan Council2/27/2026
45% match
BL2025-757BillPassed
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-756, the River North Urban Design Overlay, for properties located on Cowan Street, Waterside Drive, Oldham Street, North 1st Street, River North Boulevard, Spring Street, and Cowan Court (165.21 acres) (Proposal No. 2017UD-005-010). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Planning and Zoning Committee2/20/2025
45% match
BL2025-821BillPassed
An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary “Special Event Zone” during the time period beginning at nine o’clock (9:00) p.m. on July 2, 2025, and ending at eleven fifty-nine (11:59) p.m. on July 5, 2025, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2025 July 4th Celebration and related activities and events.
Metropolitan Council4/28/2025
45% match
BL2025-793BillIndefinitely Deferred
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 applying an Urban Design Overlay District to various properties located south of Thompson Lane, zoned RS7.5, R8, RS10, RS5, R10, R8, R8-A, R6-A, RM9-A-NS, RM20, and RM20-A-NS (620.23 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-001-001).
Planning Commission3/21/2025
45% match
BL2025-947BillPassed
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 SP to DTC zoning for the properties located at 170 and 176 2nd Avenue North, approximately 123 feet southeast of Church Street (0.63 acres) and within the 2nd Avenue Historic Preservation Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-062PR-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee6/20/2025
45% match
BL2025-957BillPassed
An ordinance amending subsections 13.32.165.A. and 13.32.165.D.1. of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify language authorizing approval of revisions to the sidewalk cafe dining rules and regulations by resolution of the metropolitan council and to add language regarding compliance with guidelines as part of the sidewalk cafe dining permit process.
Metropolitan Council7/25/2025
45% match
BL2025-831BillPassed
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 applying an Urban Design Overlay District for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40, and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard, between Louisiana Avenue to Linder Industrial Drive, and on the east and west side of 51st Avenue North, zoned RS3.75, RS3.75-A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A, and IR (357.29 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025UD-002-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee4/24/2025
44% match
BL2026-1347BillFirst Reading
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 a Specific Plan for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003).
Metropolitan Council3/27/2026
44% match
BL2025-1095BillPublic Hearing
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 R6, MUL-A-NS, and IWD to SP zoning for various properties located south of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street, located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and Hart Street (5.79 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-037-001).
Metropolitan Council9/26/2025
44% match
BL2025-1055BillThird Reading
An ordinance authorizing Nashville Downtown Partnership to construct, install, and maintain an underground encroachment at Korean Veterans Boulevard at 1st Avenue North. (Proposal No. 2025M-015EN-001).
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee9/4/2025
44% match
BL2025-837BillWithdrawn
An ordinance amending Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to eliminate the minimum parking requirement for the “Bar or nightclub” use (Proposal No. 2025Z-004TX-001).
Metropolitan Council5/13/2025
44% match
BL2025-870BillPassed
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 RM20-A-NS zoning for property located at 1605 Meridian Street, at the southeast corner of Meridian Street and Edith Avenue (0.34 acres), located within the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-029PR-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee5/22/2025
44% match
BL2025-830BillPassed
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 RS3.75, RS3.75A, R6, R6-A, RM9, RM20, RM20-A, RM40, OR20, MUN, MUN-A, CN, CL, CS, CS-A and IR zonings to RM40-A-NS, OR40-A, MUN-A, MUN-A-NS, MUL-A, and MUL-A-NS zoning for various properties located on the east and west sides of 51st Avenue North, north of I-40 and south of Centennial Boulevard, between 63rd Avenue North and 43rd Avenue North, and north of Centennial Boulevard east and west of 61st Avenue North and Linder Industrial Drive, and on the northeast side of 51st Avenue North and Louisiana Avenue, (293.33 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-047PR-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee4/24/2025
44% match
BL2025-1100BillPublic Hearing
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 1435 Meridian Street, at the corner of Meridian Street and Gatewood Ave and located within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (0.18 acres), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025Z-024PR-001).
Metropolitan Council5/22/2025
43% match
BL2025-1096BillPublic Hearing
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-1095, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for various properties located south of Hart Street along 1st Avenue South, 2nd Avenue South, and Andrew T Whitmore Street, located at the corner of 1st Avenue South and Hart Street (5.79 acres), and partially within the Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill Urban Design Overlay, to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2025SP-037-001).THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Metropolitan Council9/26/2025
43% match
BL2025-993BillPassed
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 a Specific Plan for properties located at 1701, 1703, 1705, 1707, 1709 & 1711 9th Avenue North and 901 Buchanan Street, at the southern corner of 9th Avenue North and Buchanan Street, zoned SP and partially within a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District, (1.08 acres), to permit a mixed use development, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021SP-059-003).
Planning and Zoning Committee7/24/2025
43% match
BL2025-782BillPassed
An ordinance to provide for the designation of public property within specified areas of downtown Nashville as a temporary “Special Event Zone” during the time period beginning at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. on June 4, 2025, and ending at midnight (12:00) on June 9, 2025, relative to the use of these areas in conjunction with the 2025 CMA Fest and related activities and events.
Metropolitan Council3/25/2025
43% match
BL2026-1348BillFirst Reading
An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1347, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 900, 904, 910, 912, 914 and 916 8th Avenue South, and 901, 909, 911, 913, 915, 917, 919, 921, 923 and 925 Bass Street, approximately 240 feet south of Interstate 40 East, zoned SP (3.05 acres), to permit 365 multi-family residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2019SP-016-003). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Metropolitan Council3/27/2026
43% match
BL2025-1070BillThird Reading
An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws section 16.04.172 to clarify the power of the director of codes administration to revoke a permit and deny an application for a permit when the applicant or a related person or entity is in violation of an existing permit or provision of Title 16, and amending section 16.24.060 to correct a scrivener’s error.
Metropolitan Council9/24/2025
43% match
BL2026-1318BillPublic Hearing
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).
Planning Commission3/9/2026
43% match
BL2025-1146BillFirst Reading
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.36 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to create a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Exclusion Overlay district (Proposal No. 2025Z-017TX-001).
Planning and Zoning Committee11/3/2025
43% match
BL2025-956BillPassed
An ordinance to amend Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding restrictions for street and alley parking.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee7/29/2025
43% match