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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 the following conditions shall be completed, bonded or satisfied as specifically required:
1. Planning staff shall coordinate with NDOT, EBDA, Metro Water Services, and applicable property owners on an MCSP amendment to establish a proposed urban street grid for the area that prioritizes Vision Zero safety objectives and enables ...
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