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An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to revise and add regulations on signs within the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2025Z-016TX-001).
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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 hereby amended by deleting the sub-definitions for “Portable sign”, “Temporary on-premise sign”, and “Window sign” within the definition for “Sign” and adding the following new sub-definitions within the definition for “Sign” in alphabetical order:
"Temporary sign” means any sign constructed of non-durable materials such as cardboard, canvas, corrugated plastic, vinyl, foil, or other similar materials or any sign designed in such a way as to not be permanently attached to a building or the ground. For the purposes of this definition, the attachment of a sign to a building with zip ties or other similar fasteners or to the ground with stakes shall not be considered permanent.
“Window sign” means any sign placed within, affixed to, in contact with, or located within three feet of a window or other opening and intended to be seen from the exterior.
Section 2. That Chapter 17.32 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended as shown in Exhibit A.
Section 3. 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 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication of the above said notice, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.