Nashville Council Digest

BL2026-1342

On the full council's agenda 3 times from January 2026, oldest first. Bills need three readings to pass; resolutions need one.

BL2026-1342Passed

Rezones about 50 acres at 3033, 3221 and 3255 Melvin Road and 6227, 6237 and 6317 North New Hope Road, plus two unnumbered parcels, from RS80 and RS15 to a specific plan (SP) allowing up to 164 single-family lots. Short-term rentals are banned, and maximum height is set at 3 stories in 35 feet.

Zoning terms
RS80
Single-Family Residential low density residential, requiring a minimum 80,000 square foot lot and intended for single-family dwellings.
RS15
Single-Family Residential requires a minimum 15,000 square foot lot and is intended for single-family dwellings.
SP
Specific Plan is a zoning district category that provides for additional flexibility of design, including the relationship of streets to buildings, to provide the ability to implement the specific details of the General Plan.

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

May 19, 2026 · Passed on third (final) reading · Sponsors: Erin Evans, Jordan Huffman

History

  1. April 7, 2026 · Bills on Introduction and First Reading Moving forward
    Passed first reading; two more votes to go
  2. May 7, 2026 · Bills on Public Hearing Moving forward
    Passed second reading; one more vote to go
  3. May 19, 2026 · Bills on Third Reading Passed
    Passed on third (final) reading