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File #: BL2026-1326   
Type: Bill Status: Public Hearing
File created: 2/19/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 5/7/2026 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, to clarify the entitlements of properties which are adjacent or within rail corridors within 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-004TX-001).
Sponsors: Jacob Kupin
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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, to clarify the entitlements of properties which are adjacent or within rail corridors within 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-004TX-001).

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WHEREAS, The Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County adopted the Downtown Code (DTC) on February 2, 2010; and

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government recognizes the importance of updating, clarifying, and refining the Downtown Code (DTC) standards to encourage high quality, sustainable urban development; and

WHEREAS, the refinement of the DTC will continue to ensure a quality urban experience for the citizens, businesses, and visitors of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County; and

WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government recognizes that properties located within and adjacent to rail corridors require clarified development entitlements to ensure compatible land uses and harmonious development patterns within Downtown; and

WHEREAS, the DTC to address properties within and adjacent to rail corridors will reduce ambiguity regarding their entitlements;

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

Section 1. That Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting the second bullet point within the section entitled "Regulating Plan" on page 13 of the DTC and replacing it with the following text:

* Subdistrict boundaries extend to the centerline of all abutting rights-of-way and rail corridors.

Section 2. That Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding a section entitled "Unassigned Properties" on page 13 of the DTC with the following text:

* Unassigned Properties, including but not limited to any railroad corridors, are granted the entitlements of the adjacent subdistrict in their entirety....

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