File #: BL2022-1471   
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 9/26/2022 In control: Planning and Zoning Committee
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: 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).
Sponsors: Sean Parker, Ginny Welsch, Emily Benedict
Attachments: 1. Substitute BL2022-1471, 2. Amendment A to BL2022-1471, 3. Amendment B to BL2022-1471, 4. Amendment C to BL2022-1471
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5/26/2023 Metropolitan Council effective Action details Meeting details Not available
5/17/2023 Mayor approved Action details Meeting details Not available
5/16/2023 Metropolitan Council passed on third reading as amended Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/16/2023 Metropolitan Council amended Action details Meeting details Video Video
5/2/2023 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Video Video
4/18/2023 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Video Video
3/21/2023 Metropolitan Council amended Action details Meeting details Video Video
3/21/2023 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/21/2023 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Not available
2/21/2023 Metropolitan Council amended Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/21/2023 Metropolitan Council amended Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/21/2023 Metropolitan Council amended Action details Meeting details Video Video
2/21/2023 Planning and Zoning Committee approved with an amendment Action details Meeting details Not available
2/21/2023 Government Operations and Regulations Committee approved with an amendment Action details Meeting details Not available
2/7/2023 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Video Video
1/3/2023 Metropolitan Council passed on second reading Action details Meeting details Not available
1/3/2023 Metropolitan Council substituted Action details Meeting details Video Video
1/3/2023 Metropolitan Council public hearing Action details Meeting details Not available
12/8/2022 Planning Commission approved with a substitute Action details Meeting details Not available
12/6/2022 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Video Video
11/4/2022 Metropolitan Council advertised Action details Meeting details Not available
10/4/2022 Metropolitan Council deferred Action details Meeting details Not available
10/4/2022 Metropolitan Council passed on first reading Action details Meeting details Video Video
9/27/2022 Metropolitan Council filed Action details Meeting details Not available
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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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