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An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.12, and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the regulations pertaining to height within the Single-Family Residential (RS) and One- and Two-Family Residential (R) zoning districts and to simplify the conditions by which two-family dwellings may be permitted in the AG, AR2a, R80, R40, R30, R20, R15, R10, R8, R8-A, R6, and R6-A zoning districts (Proposal No. 2025Z-010TX-001).
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WHEREAS, the ongoing work related to the Housing and Infrastructure Study is resulting in numerous initiatives that will create opportunities for housing within Nashville and Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, paired with the pressing need for a strong housing policy are goals for neighborhood design quality; and
WHEREAS, One- and Two-Family Residential (R) districts include a series of conditions based on when a parcel was zoned to allow two-family residences, when the parcel was created, and its manner of subdivision, which are difficult and time-consuming to administer; and
WHEREAS, both simplifying the conditions by which two-family dwellings may be permitted within One- and Two-Family Residential Districts and setting reasonable height limitations within single-family and one- and two-family residential districts can simultaneously reduce barriers to housing while better ensuring infill development respects the existing height characteristics of much of Nashville and Davidson County's built environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code is amended by inserting the following definition:
"Story, Half" (Syn. Attic Story). A conditioned space that rests primarily underneath the slope of the roof, usually having dormer windows. The half story is identified by the ".5" in the description of maximum height (Example: 2.5). This space shall be considered a full story when its top wall plates, on at least ...
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