Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1558   
Type: Bill Status: First Reading
File created: 8/20/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 9/1/2026 Final action:
Title: 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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 1065 Barnes Road, approximately 54 feet east of Barnes Bend Drive (55.6 acres), to permit 110 multi-family residential units and 77 single-family lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-018-001).
Sponsors: John Rutherford
Attachments: 1. 2026SP-018-001_sketch, 2. 2026SP-018-001 Revised plan 07022026

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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 AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 1065 Barnes Road, approximately 54 feet east of Barnes Bend Drive (55.6 acres), to permit 110 multi-family residential units and 77 single-family lots, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-018-001).

 

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

 

Section 1.                     That Title 17 of the Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, is hereby amended by changing the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of Title 17 by reference, as follows:

 

By changing from AR2a to SP zoning for property located at 1065 Barnes Road, approximately 54 feet east of Barnes Bend Drive (55.6 acres), to permit to permit 110 multi-family residential units and 77 single-family lots, being Property Parcel No. 076 as designated on Map 173 of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is described by lines, words and figures on the plan, which was duly considered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and which is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Clerk’s Department, and which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein.

 

Section 2.                     Be it further enacted, that the Metropolitan Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approval of this ordinance, to cause the change to be made on Map 173 of said Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, as set out in Section 1 of this ordinance, and to make notation thereon of reference to the date of passage and approval of this amendatory ordinance.

 

Section 3.                     Be it further enacted, that the uses of this SP shall be limited to 110 multi-family residential units and 77 single-family lots. Short term rental property, owner occupied, and short term rental property, not-owner occupied, shall be prohibited.

 

Section 4.                     Be it further enacted, that the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:

1.                     With the submittal of the final site plan, all elevations shall meet the architectural standards including providing a minimum of 15 percent glazing on the elevations.

2.                     With the submittal of the final site plan, all elevations shall meet the architectural standards including providing a minimum of 15 percent glazing on the elevations.

3.                     Any preserved trees utilized for buffer requirements shall have tree protection measures consistent with the requirements of the Metro Zoning Code. Buffer details to be reviewed with the landscape plan provided with the final site plan.

4.                     Any changes to the preliminary grading plan shall be reviewed and subject to staff approval with the final SP, including any changes that result in the removal of the existing tree canopy.

5.                     Existing tree canopy areas located outside of areas identified for stormwater detention and grading shall be preserved to the greatest extent practicable.

6.                     The preliminary SP plan is the site plan and associated documents. If applicable, remove all notes and references that indicate that the site plan is illustrative, conceptual, etc.

7.                     The final site plan shall label all internal driveways as “Private Driveways.” A note shall be added to the final site plan that the driveways shall be maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.

8.                     The requirements for the Metro Fire Marshal’s Office for emergency vehicle access and adequate water supply for fire protection must be met prior to the issuance of any building permits.

9.                     Comply with all conditions and requirements of Metro reviewing agencies.

10.                     No master permit/HPR shall be recorded prior to final SP approval.

11.                     Final plat may be required prior to permitting.

12.                     The applicant shall work with staff at the final site plan to include traffic calming along public street extensions.

 

Section 5.                     Be it further enacted, a corrected copy of the preliminary SP plan incorporating the conditions of approval by Metro Council shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to or with final site plan application.

 

Section 6.                      Be it further enacted, minor modifications to the preliminary SP plan may be approved by the Planning Commission or its designee based upon final architectural, engineering or site design and actual site conditions. All modifications shall be consistent with the principles and further the objectives of the approved plan. Modifications shall not be permitted, except through an ordinance approved by Metro Council that increase the permitted density or floor area, add uses not otherwise permitted, eliminate specific conditions or requirements contained in the plan as adopted through this enacting ordinance, or add vehicular access points not currently present or approved.

 

Section 7.                      Be it further enacted, if a development standard, not including permitted uses, is absent from the SP plan and/or Council approval, the property shall be subject to the standards, regulations and requirements of the RM6 zoning district for the multi-family portion of the site and R6 zoning district for the single-family portion of the site, as of the date of the applicable request or application. Uses are limited as described in the Council ordinance.

 

Section 8.                     The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to publish a notice announcing such change in a newspaper of general circulation within five days following final passage.

 

Section 9.                     This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication of above said notice announcing such change in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.