Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1520   
Type: Bill Status: First Reading
File created: 8/10/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/18/2026 Final action:
Title: An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition for "Boarding house" within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-015TX-001).
Sponsors: Emily Benedict

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An ordinance amending Chapter 17.04 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the definition for “Boarding house” within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-015TX-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 Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code is amended by deleting the definition for “Boarding house” in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

 "Boarding house" means a residential facility or a portion of a residential dwelling unit for the temporary accommodation of persons or families in a rooming unit, whether for compensation or not.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to publish a notice announcing such change in a newspaper of general circulation within five days following final passage.

Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect upon publication of above said notice announcing such change in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.