Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1594   
Type: Bill Status: First Reading
File created: 9/25/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/6/2026 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 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).
Sponsors: Sean Parker
Attachments: 1. 2022SP-030-005_sketch, 2. 2022SP-030-005_OwnerList, 3. 2022SP-030-005 Revised Plan 09042026

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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 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).

 

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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 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, being various Property Parcel Nos. as designated on maps 082-08 and 082-08-0-E 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 that was duly considered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, and which is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department and Metropolitan Clerk’s Department 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 082-08 and Map 082-08-0-E 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 a maximum of 15 residential units, 4 live/work units, 12 DADUs, and 3,250 square feet of non-residential uses as permitted within the MUN-A zoning district. Short term rental property, owner occupied and short-term rental property, not-owner occupied shall be prohibited for the entire development.

 

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

1.                     The commercial uses are limited to the structure labeled 1 on the site plan.

2.                     All previous conditions of BL2022-1397, BL2025-749 and BL2026-1396 shall apply unless changed by this amendment.

3.                     No vehicle parking shall be permitted on the one-way private drive.

4.                     With the submittal of the final site plan, provide architectural elevations complying with all architectural standards and conceptual elevations outlined on the preliminary SP for review and approval.

5.                     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.

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

7.                     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.

8.                     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.

9.                     Final plat may be required prior to permitting.

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

 

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 RM9-A zoning district 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.