File #: BL2021-923    Name:
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 9/24/2021 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 11/16/2021 Final action: 11/16/2021
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 the Gulch South Subdistrict Standards within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021Z-014TX-001)
Sponsors: Freddie OConnell
Attachments: 1. BL2021-923 Exhibit A, 2. BL2021-923 Exhibit B
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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 the Gulch South Subdistrict Standards within Chapter 17.37, Downtown Code, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2021Z-014TX-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 Mid-Gulch Supplemental Policy within the Downtown Community 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 replacing the "Gulch South: Regulating Plan" map on page 48 of DTC with Exhibit A.

Section 2: That Chapter 17.37 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by revising the "Max. Height" section of "Gulch South: Building Regulations" on page 49 of DTC as follows:

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* Gulch South Intersections (12th Ave and Broadway, 12th Ave and Demonbreun, 12th Ave and Division, 8th Ave and Division) - 20 stories
* Mid-Gulch Intersections (11th Ave and Broadway, 11th Ave and Church, 11th Ave and D...

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