Nashville Council Digest

BL2025-1115

On the full council's agenda 2 times from January 2026, oldest first. Bills need three readings to pass; resolutions need one.

BL2025-1115Passed

Requires a permit from the Department of Codes Administration before building a fence, with fees set by that department, starting January 1, 2026. Temporary construction, tree protection and festival fencing, fencing around a place of incarceration, and fences in the AR, AG, R80 or RS80 zoning districts are exempt, as are earlier fences that are not a visibility hazard.

Zoning terms
R80
One and Two-Family Residential requires a minimum 80,000 square foot lot and is intended for single-family dwellings and duplexes at an overall density of .58 dwelling units per acre including 25 percent duplex lots.
RS80
Single-Family Residential low density residential, requiring a minimum 80,000 square foot lot and intended for single-family dwellings.

In Metro Planning's words. All zoning terms and sources.

February 3, 2026 · Passed on third (final) reading · Sponsors: Terry Vo, Ginny Welsch, Emily Benedict

History

  1. January 20, 2026 · Bills on Second Reading Moving forward
    Passed second reading as amended; one more vote to go
  2. February 3, 2026 · Bills on Third Reading Passed
    Passed on third (final) reading