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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.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This ordinance amends Chapter 16.24 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to update property standards regulations pertaining to holiday lights and decorations.
The ordinance would add new subsections that would explicitly permit holiday lights in exterior property areas, buildings, and structures. These lights and decorations must be maintained in good, functional condition and not impede any ingress or egress to a property, building, and structure.
The Metropolitan Code of Laws additionally exempts holiday lights and decorations from sign regulations in Title 17.