Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2021-868

• File #: BL2021-868
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/26/2021
• In control: Metropolitan Council
• On agenda: 10/19/2021
• Final action: 10/19/2021
• 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 update review processes, update maps, revise typographic errors, and refine the urban design standards within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021Z-007TX-001)
• Sponsors: Freddie OConnell

Date	Action By	Action
10/22/2021	Metropolitan Council	effective
10/20/2021	Mayor	approved
10/19/2021	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
10/19/2021	Government Operations and Regulations Committee	approved
10/18/2021	Planning and Zoning Committee	approved
10/5/2021	Metropolitan Council	public hearing
10/5/2021	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
9/10/2021	Metropolitan Council	advertised
9/7/2021	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
8/31/2021	Metropolitan Council	filed
7/22/2021	Planning Commission	approved

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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 update review processes, update maps, revise typographic errors, and refine the urban design standards within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021Z-007TX-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.

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 replacing "Exhibit A" in its entirety with the attached Exhibit; which updates all maps with the most recently available property lines; revises any typographic and mapping errors; refines review processes; augments guidance on modifications; updates the General Standards by providing additional guidance on vehicular / pedestrian conflicts, allows review of civic buildings via minor modification, revises design standards; and updates the Signage standards to allow skyline signs to be placed on non-street-facing facades via minor modification.

Section 2. That subsection 17.40.34...