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Matters
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit and regulate sandwich board signs (Proposal No. 2025Z-013TX-001).
This ordinance proposed amendments to Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow and regulate the use of sandwich board signs in Nashville. The bill outlined new rules for the placement and management of such signs. The legislation was ultimately withdrawn before final approval.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to revise and add regulations on signs within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-016TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise and add regulations concerning signs within Nashville's Zoning Code. The legislation updates the rules governing signage, potentially affecting how signs are permitted, displayed, or regulated throughout the city. The bill was passed by the Metropolitan Council after public hearing and committee review.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.12, 17.16, 17.20 and 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code, to amend the regulations pertaining to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District (Proposal No. 2025Z-011TX-001).
This ordinance amends multiple chapters of the Metropolitan Code to update regulations related to accessory buildings, detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), and the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit Overlay District. The legislation modifies zoning and land use standards to address the development and placement of these structures within Nashville. The bill was passed after consideration of several amendments and public input.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal No. 2026Z-009TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations governing home occupations in Nashville. The legislation modifies existing rules to address how businesses may operate within residential properties. The bill was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Committee and has passed all required readings.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require written notice to the district council member for certain final site plans (Proposal No. 2025Z-003TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require that written notice be provided to the district council member for certain final site plans. The intent is to ensure council members are informed about specific site plan approvals within their districts. The bill has completed the legislative process and has been passed.
An ordinance amending certain access management sections of Chapters 13.08, 13.12 and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to implement the Access Management Manual, which compiles regulations and guidelines for access from private property to the public rights-of-way to modernize the development review process and make streets safer for all modes of transportation (Proposal No. 2025Z-014TX-001).
This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to access management, specifically updating regulations governing how private properties connect to public rights-of-way. It implements the Access Management Manual to modernize the development review process and aims to improve street safety for all transportation modes. The legislation updates procedures and standards for property access to public streets.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require district council member notice of unenforceable conditions associated with approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their associated development plans (Proposal No. 2026Z-007TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to require that district council members be notified when conditions associated with approved specific plan (SP) zoning districts and their development plans are deemed unenforceable. The intent is to improve transparency and communication regarding the enforceability of SP zoning conditions.
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).
This ordinance proposed amendments to Chapters 17.36 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Exclusion Overlay district. The overlay would allow certain areas to be designated where detached accessory dwelling units are not permitted. The bill was ultimately withdrawn by its sponsor.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.08, 17.16, and 17.20 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify regulations pertaining to day care uses (Proposal No. 2026Z-006TX-001).
This ordinance amends several chapters of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update regulations related to day care uses in Nashville. The changes affect zoning and operational standards for day care facilities. The legislation aims to clarify and potentially expand where and how day care services can operate within the city.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to permit detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on legally created residential lots with non-conforming lot area (Proposal No. 2026Z-005TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapters 17.16 and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to allow detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) on residential lots that do not meet current minimum lot area requirements but were legally created. The change expands eligibility for DADUs to more properties with non-conforming lot sizes. The legislation aims to increase housing options within existing neighborhoods.
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).
This ordinance amends Chapters 17.08, 17.36, and 17.40 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a Commercial Compatibility Overlay district. The overlay is intended to regulate commercial development to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas. The legislation was approved with amendments and has passed all required readings.
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).
This ordinance proposed amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prohibit 'bar or night club' uses within shopping center zoning districts. The intent was to remove these establishments as a permitted use in such zones. The bill was ultimately withdrawn and did not become law.
An ordinance amending Chapters 2.240, 6.28, and 7.08 and Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to replace “day care” uses with “child care” and “adult day services” uses and amend related conditions and standards (Proposal No. 2026Z-013TX-001).
This ordinance proposes to amend several chapters of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by replacing references to 'day care' with 'child care' and 'adult day services' and updating related conditions and standards. The changes affect terminology and regulatory standards for these uses throughout the code. The bill is currently under consideration and has been deferred for a public hearing.
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).
This ordinance proposed amending Section 17.20.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to eliminate the minimum parking requirement for establishments classified as 'Bar or nightclub.' The bill underwent several readings, committee reviews, and a public hearing before ultimately being withdrawn by its sponsor.
An ordinance amending certain sections and subsections of Chapters 2.104, 6.26, 13.32, 15.64, 17.20, 17.24, 17.28, and 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to correct typographical errors, incorrect references, redundancies, and other minor errors. (Proposal No. 2026Z-008TX-001).
This ordinance amends various sections and subsections of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to address typographical errors, incorrect references, redundancies, and other minor errors. The changes are technical in nature and do not introduce substantive policy changes. The bill was reviewed and approved by relevant council committees and has passed the full Metropolitan Council.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.08 and17.16 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations to amend and add regulations pertaining to the “beer and cigarette market” use (Proposal No. 2025Z-005TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapters 17.08 and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code to update and add regulations related to the 'beer and cigarette market' use within Nashville's zoning regulations. The legislation establishes new standards and modifies existing requirements for these types of businesses.
An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.12, and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the regulations pertaining to height within the Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts and to simplify the conditions by which two-family dwellings may be permitted in the AG, AR2a, R80, R40, R30, R20, R15, R10, R8, R8-A, R6, and R6-A zoning districts (Proposal No. 2025Z-010TX-001).
This ordinance amends sections of the Metropolitan Code related to height regulations in Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts. It also simplifies the conditions under which two-family dwellings may be permitted in various residential zoning districts. The legislation was approved with multiple amendments after public hearings and council debate.
An ordinance to amend Sections 16.24.030 and 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the definition of “family.” (Proposal No. 2025Z-002TX-001).
This ordinance proposed amendments to Sections 16.24.030 and 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition of 'family.' The bill was introduced to the Planning Commission but was later withdrawn by the sponsor before further consideration. No changes to the code were enacted as a result.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify the Zoning District Land Use Table to reflect recent amendments to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-014-TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.08 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update the Zoning District Land Use Table in accordance with recent changes to the Zoning Code. The legislation aims to ensure that the land use table accurately reflects current zoning regulations. The bill has completed the legislative process and has been passed.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to establish an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (“DTC”), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-011TX-001).
This ordinance amends Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create an East Bank Design Review Committee within the Downtown Code (DTC). The committee will be responsible for reviewing and providing input on design proposals within the East Bank area as part of the city's planning and zoning process.
An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition for “Boarding house” within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-015TX-001).
This ordinance proposes an amendment to Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition of 'Boarding house' within Nashville's Zoning Code. The change aims to clarify or update how boarding houses are classified and regulated under local zoning laws. The bill is currently under consideration and has been referred to the Planning Commission after passing its first reading.