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File #: BL2026-1273   
Type: Bill Status: Public Hearing
File created: 1/23/2026 In control: Planning Commission
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, to make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002TX-001)
Sponsors: Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. 2026Z-002TX-001_Exhibit A

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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 make various changes to the Downtown Code (DTC), all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026Z-002TX-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 DTC standards provide opportunities for businesses to thrive, while enhancing the character of Downtown through mixed-use development, housing choices, and commercial and entertainment opportunities; and

 

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

 

WHEREAS, The DTC requires updates from time-to-time as downtown continues to grow and evolve as a neighborhood; and

 

WHEREAS, the Imagine East Bank vision plan supports the changes proposed as part of this text amendment.

 

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 Downtown Code (DTC) in its entirety and replacing it with Exhibit A, which adds the East Bend Subdistrict and makes various changes to incorporate the subdistrict into the document.

 

Section 2. Be it further enacted, that this ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.