Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2022-1471

• File #: BL2022-1471
• Type: Bill (Ordinance)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/26/2022
• In control: Planning and Zoning Committee
• On agenda: 5/16/2023
• Final action: 5/16/2023
• Title: An ordinance to amend Sections 16.24.030 and 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the definitions of "dwelling unit" and "family". (Proposal No. 2022Z-017TX-001).
• Sponsors: Sean Parker, Ginny Welsch, Emily Benedict

Date	Action By	Action
5/26/2023	Metropolitan Council	effective
5/17/2023	Mayor	approved
5/16/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on third reading as amended
5/16/2023	Metropolitan Council	amended
5/2/2023	Metropolitan Council	deferred
4/18/2023	Metropolitan Council	deferred
3/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	amended
3/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	deferred
2/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	deferred
2/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	amended
2/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	amended
2/21/2023	Metropolitan Council	amended
2/21/2023	Planning and Zoning Committee	approved with an amendment
2/21/2023	Government Operations and Regulations Committee	approved with an amendment
2/7/2023	Metropolitan Council	deferred
1/3/2023	Metropolitan Council	passed on second reading
1/3/2023	Metropolitan Council	substituted
1/3/2023	Metropolitan Council	public hearing
12/8/2022	Planning Commission	approved with a substitute
12/6/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
11/4/2022	Metropolitan Council	advertised
10/4/2022	Metropolitan Council	deferred
10/4/2022	Metropolitan Council	passed on first reading
9/27/2022	Metropolitan Council	filed

title
An ordinance to amend Sections 16.24.030 and 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to amend the definitions of "dwelling unit" and "family". (Proposal No. 2022Z-017TX-001).

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Section 16.24.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting the definition of "Family" and replacing it with the following:
"Family" means for purposes of this chapter:
1. An individual; or
2. Two or more persons related by blood, marriage or law; or
3. A group of two or more unrelated persons living together in a dwelling unit, not to exceed the limitations in 16.24.400.J seven persons. Such group may include a combination of related and unrelated persons.
Section 2. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting the definition of "Dwelling unit" and replacing it with the following:
"Dwelling unit" means a single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one family including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Section 23. That Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is amended by deleting the definition of "Family" and replacing it with the following:
"Family" means one of the following:
1. An individual, or
2. Two or more persons related by blood, marriage or law, or,
3. A group of two or more unrelated persons living together in a dwelling unit, not to exceed the limitations in 16.24.400.J seven persons. Such group may include a combination of related and unrelated persons.
4. A group of not more than eight unrelated persons with disabilities including three additional persons acting as support staff or guardians, who need not be related to each other or to any of the persons with disabilities, residing together in a home in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated ? 13-24-102. For purposes of this subsection, 'persons with disabili...