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File #: BL2025-1071   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: First Reading
File created: 9/30/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 10/9/2025 Final action:
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to augment property standards regulations as they pertain to holiday lights and decorations.
Sponsors: Jordan Huffman

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An ordinance amending Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to augment property standards regulations as they pertain to holiday lights and decorations.

 

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

Section 1. That Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following as a new subsection:

 Holiday Lights and Decorations. Holiday lights and decorations shall be permitted in exterior property areas. Such lights and decorations shall be maintained in good, functional condition and shall not impede any ingress or egress to the property or any structures upon the property.

Section 2. That Section 16.24.340 of the Metropolitan Code is amended by adding the following as a new subsection:

Holiday Lights and Decorations. Holiday lights and decorations shall be permitted on the exterior of buildings and structures. Such lights and decorations shall be maintained in good, functional condition and shall not impede any ingress or egress to the building or structure upon which the lights and decorations are placed.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall take from and after its final passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.