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File #: BL2026-1268   
Type: Bill Status: Public Hearing
File created: 1/22/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/3/2026 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, by changing from RM20-A to SP zoning for properties located at 3, 3B, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D Fern Avenue, and 101, 103, 105, 107 Elmhurst Avenue, at the northeast and northwest corners of Elmhurst Avenue and Fern Avenue (0.61 acres), to permit all uses of the RM20-A zoning district and not-owner-occupied short-term rentals, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-005-001).
Sponsors: Kyonzte Toombs
Attachments: 1. 2026SP-005-001_Reglatory SP 13 Fern, 2. 2026SP-005-001_sketch
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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, by changing from RM20-A to SP zoning for properties located at 3, 3B, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D Fern Avenue, and 101, 103, 105, 107 Elmhurst Avenue, at the northeast and northwest corners of Elmhurst Avenue and Fern Avenue (0.61 acres), to permit all uses of the RM20-A zoning district and not-owner-occupied short-term rentals, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-005-001).

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

Section 1. That Title 17 of the Code of Laws of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, is hereby amended by changing the Official Zoning Map for Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, which is made a part of Title 17 by reference, as follows:

By changing from RM20-A to SP zoning for properties located at 3, 3B, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D Fern Avenue, and 101, 103, 105, 107 Elmhurst Avenue, at the northeast and northwest corners of Elmhurst Avenue and Fern Avenue (0.61 acres), to permit all uses of the RM20-A zoning district and not-owner-occupied short-term rentals, being Property Parcel Nos 001-007 and 900 as designated on Map 071-14-2-B and Property Parcel Nos. 001-005 and 900 as designated on Map 071-14-2-D of the Official Property Identification Maps of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is described by lines, words and figures on the attached plan, which was duly considered by the Metropolitan Planning Commission and which is on file with the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Clerk's Department, and which is attached to and made a part of this ordinance as though copied herein.

Section 2. Be it further enacted, that the Metropolitan Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, upon the enactment and approva...

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