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An ordinance to amend Sections 16.24.030 and 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the definitions of "dwelling unit" and "family". (Proposal No. 2022Z-017TX-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 Section 16.24.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting the definition of "Family" and replacing it with the following:
"Family" means for purposes of this chapter:
1. An individual; or
2. Two or more persons related by blood, marriage or law; or
3. A group of two or more unrelated persons living together in a dwelling unit, not to exceed the limitations in 16.24.400.J seven persons. Such group may include a combination of related and unrelated persons.
Section 2. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting the definition of "Dwelling unit" and replacing it with the following:
"Dwelling unit" means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one family including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Section 23. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting the definition of "Family" and replacing it with the following:
"Family" means one of the following:
1. An individual, or
2. Two or more persons related by blood, marriage or law, or,
3. A group of two or more unrelated persons living together in a dwelling unit, not to exceed the limitations in 16.24.400.J seven persons. Such group may include a combination of related and unrelated persons.
4. A group of not more than eight unrelated persons with disabilities including three additional persons acting as support staff or guardians, who need not be related to each other or to any of the persons with disabilities, residing together in a home in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated ? 13-24-102. For purposes of this subsection, 'persons with disabili...
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