Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2022-1346

• File #: BL2022-1346
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/28/2022
• In control: Planning and Zoning Committee
• On agenda: 10/18/2022
• Final action: 10/18/2022
• Title: An Ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.12 of the Metropolitan Code to add a definition for "trade permit", amend regulations on accessory structures, and to amend regulations on the allowed building height of single and two family dwellings in the Urban Zoning Overlay District (Proposal No. 2022Z-012TX-001).
• Sponsors: Kathleen Murphy

Date	Action By	Action
10/21/2022	Metropolitan Council	effective
10/19/2022	Mayor	approved
10/18/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading
10/17/2022	Planning and Zoning Committee	approved
10/4/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
10/4/2022	Metropolitan Council	substituted
9/22/2022	Planning Commission	approved with a substitute
9/6/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
9/6/2022	Metropolitan Council	substituted
8/2/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
8/2/2022	Metropolitan Council	public hearing
7/8/2022	Metropolitan Council	advertised
7/5/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
6/28/2022	Metropolitan Council	filed

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An Ordinance amending Chapters 17.04 and 17.12 of the Metropolitan Code to add a definition for "trade permit", amend regulations on accessory structures, and to amend regulations on the allowed building height of single and two family dwellings in the Urban Zoning Overlay District (Proposal No. 2022Z-012TX-001).
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the definition for "Accessory or ancillary structure" in Subsection 17.04.060.B of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:

"Accessory or ancillary building" means a structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot that is customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building. These structures shall not be used as residential units for living quarters, sleeping quarters, or commercial activity unless authorized by base zoning, overlay, or appropriate use permit. Accessory buildings may be heated and cooled spaces and shall only be permitted one standalone utility sink not to exceed 24" x 24", one toilet, and one hand washing sink. Electrical service is restricted to a single 100-amp service unless just cause can be shown to the Zoning Administrator why additional amperage is required.

Section 2. That Subsection 17.04.060.B of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding a definition for "Trade permit" in alphabetical order as follows:

"Trade permit" means a permit issued by the Metropolitan Codes Department to perform electrical, plumbing, gas, low voltage, or HVAC work.
Section 3. That Subsection 17.12.040.E.1 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by deleting subsections a and b in their entirety and replacing them with the following:

a. Accessory buildings with a footprint of 700 square feet or less and located to the rear of a principal structure shall provide a minimum side setback equal to one-half of that required fo...