File #: BL2021-1022    Name:
Type: Bill (Ordinance) Status: Passed
File created: 11/19/2021 In control: Planning and Zoning Committee
On agenda: 1/18/2022 Final action: 1/18/2022
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 corridor design overlay and the residential accessory structure overlay within Chapter 17.36.20, 17.36.540, 17.36.590, relating to permitted fa?ade materials, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2022Z-001TX-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.
Sponsors: Brett Withers
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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 corridor design overlay and the residential accessory structure overlay within Chapter 17.36.20, 17.36.540, 17.36.590, relating to permitted fa?ade materials, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2022Z-001TX-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

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WHEREAS, the state law of Section 68-120-101 and Section 68-120-101(b) was adopted on September 1st, 2021, prohibiting the discrimination against or in favor of particular construction materials or construction techniques: and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County recognizes the importance of updating and clarifying Title 17 where conflicts exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1: That Chapter 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding a new section, 17.36.020 A - Definitions after 17.36.20 - Applicability:

17.36.020 A - Definitions
The following definitions apply within Overlay Districts:
"Concrete masonry unit" means standardized building block composed of Portland cement, aggregates, and water. Commonly referred to as "CMU".
"Fiber cement products" means manufactured thin sections of hydraulic cementitious matrices and discrete nonasbestos fibers. These products may be commonly referred to by a trade or brand name: Hardie Board.

Section 2. That Chapter 17.36 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting 17.36.540.C.3 and substituted with the following:

3. At least seventy-five percent of the primary fa?ade shall be clad in material(s) selected from the following list: brick, brick veneer, stone, cast stone, and/or architecturally treated concrete masonry units, fiber cement products, and/ or mate...

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