Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2022-1344

• File #: BL2022-1344
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Withdrawn
• File created: 6/28/2022
• In control: Government Operations and Regulations Committee
• On agenda: 8/16/2022
• Final action: 8/16/2022
• Title: An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a development impact fee.
• Sponsors: Jonathan Hall

Date	Action By	Action
8/16/2022	Metropolitan Council	withdrawn
8/16/2022	Government Operations and Regulations Committee	deferred by rule
8/16/2022		withdrawn
8/15/2022	Budget and Finance Committee	recommended for withdrawal
8/15/2022	Planning and Zoning Committee	recommended for withdrawal
8/2/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
7/19/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
7/5/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
6/28/2022	Metropolitan Council	filed

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An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code to establish a development impact fee.
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WHEREAS, the recent population growth in Nashville and Davidson County has negatively impacted the Metropolitan Government's ability to provide adequate schools facilities and other public facilities and infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has determined that the need for public facilities within the area of the metropolitan government is reasonably related to new development in the county.

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

Section 1. Title 5 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by adding the following new Chapter 5.34 - Development Impact Fee:

Chapter 5.34 Development Impact Fee

5.34.010 Findings and purpose.
The recent population growth in Nashville and Davidson County has negatively impacted the Metropolitan Government's ability to provide adequate schools facilities and other public facilities and infrastructure. This has led to inequities in certain areas of Nashville and Davidson County, and has impacted the quality of life of residents. The Metropolitan Council has determined that the need for public facilities within the area of the Metropolitan Government is reasonably related to new development in the county. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a funding mechanism to enable the Metropolitan Government to help address the need for public facilities and infrastructure resulting from development.

5.34.0210 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed herein:

"Building" means any structure built for the support shelter, or enclosure of persons, chattels, or movable property of any kind; the term includes a mobile home. This will not pertain to buildings used for agricultural purposes;

"Building permit" means a permit for development issued by the Metropolitan Government;

"Certificate of occupancy"...