Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 9 public meetings covering zoning matters. 60 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 49 approved (98% approval rate), 1 denied, 10 deferred. Activity was down 5% compared to January (639 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Commercial Compatibility Overlay - Buchanan Street (Item 3)

Approved.

Applied commercial compatibility overlay district to approximately 15 acres along Buchanan Street corridor to regulate bars, nightclubs, and other commercial uses near residential properties. The overlay prohibits alternative financial services and B&C grid markets, establishes operational standards including closing hours (12AM-9AM for bars/nightclubs), and restricts outdoor sound amplification after 9PM. Substitute ordinance removed RS-5 zoned portion of Parcel 447.

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Hermitage Woods PUD Amendment (Item 7)

Approved.

Amended Allen Estates PUD to permit 77 multifamily residential townhome units on 11.4 acres at Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 1704 Robards Way. Units proposed at maximum 2 stories/35 feet height. Two access points: gated emergency access from Dutch Falls Cove and primary access from Rockwood Drive via existing 50-foot access easement.

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Rezoning at 5309 Weber Road (Item 12a)

Approved.

Approved SP zoning to permit 18 multifamily townhome units on 2.02 acres for Ashton Woods Homes. Units attached in groups of three with maximum height of 30 feet. Includes tree preservation areas along southern and western property lines, 20-foot landscape buffers, and 10-foot buffer along Weber Road. Councilmember Huffman supported as missing middle housing.

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Subdivision at 2805-2807 Lincoia Drive (Item 18)

Approved.

Approved final plat to create two lots despite staff disapproval recommendation. Proposed Lot 1 is 2.06 acres, Lot 2 is 1.2 acres. Staff recommended disapproval because Lot 2 frontage of 80 feet was 30 feet less than required 115.5 feet per compatibility standards. Commission exercised discretion finding harmonious development considering larger area.

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East Bend/PSC Property Rezoning - 720 South 2nd Street

Approved.

Rezoned approximately 41 acres of former PSC property from Industrial General (IG) to Downtown Code (DTC) zoning. Site includes former lumber yard, metal recycling facility, auto parking, vacant industrial land, and office uses. Applicant: Doug Sloan. Located at 720 South 2nd Street on East Bank of Cumberland River.

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Variance Request at 214 Riverside Drive

Deferred.

Case 2026-009, Jacob Van Heuser/Boiler Investment Group LLC requesting variance in maximum allowable height (30 feet vs 27 feet allowed) and building footprint (3,475 sq ft vs 2,445 sq ft allowed) in R10 district at 214 Riverside Drive. Board deferred to February 19 requesting applicant provide information on houses across street to calculate alternative average.

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Variance Request at 1711 A and B River Drive

Deferred.

Case 2026-19, Concrete Investment requesting variance from contextual street setbacks (20 feet proposed vs 48.9 feet required) in R10 to construct two single family residences on pie-shaped lot at 1711 A and B River Drive. Board deferred to February 19 requesting applicant return with modified plan addressing sight distance and setback concerns.

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Mixed-Use Development at Buena Vista Pike - BL 2025-1163

Deferred.

Rezoning from R8 to SP for properties at 2130, 2132A, 2138A, 2138B, 2138C, 2140, 2142 Buena Vista Pike and 3005, 3005B, 3007, 3009 Cliff Drive at the southwest corner of Buena Vista Pike and Cliff Drive to permit a mixed use development. Sponsor Council Member Toombs requested deferral for follow-up community meeting.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 60 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS-15 and RS-80 → SP (Specific Plan), approximately 50 acres at North New Hope Road (east side), approximately 50 acres bordering Wilson County (Beazer Homes (represented by Nick Goodrich, Dewey Engineering))
• CS, MUN, MULE (with CCO overlay applied) → CS, MUN, MULE with Commercial Compatibility Overlay, approximately 15 acres at Buchanan Street corridor (Item 3 area) (Councilmember Brandon Taylor)
• CS, MU (with CCO overlay applied) → CS, MU with Commercial Compatibility Overlay, Not specified acres at Buchanan Street corridor (Item 4 area) (Councilmember Brandon Taylor)
• RM-9 within Allen Estates PUD → RM-9 with amended PUD (77 multifamily units), 11.4 acres at Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 1704 Robards Way (Not specified)
• R-10 within Allen Estates PUD → SP (Specific Plan), 2.02 acres at 5309 Weber Road (Ashton Woods Homes (represented by Preston Ayer, Stone Ridge Engineering))
• Industrial General (IG) → Downtown Code (DTC) - East Bend Subdistrict, 41 acres at East Bank - East Bend Subdistrict (approximately 41 acres at 720 South 2nd Street) (Doug Sloan / PSC Property Owners)
• IWD, ORI, and SP → MULNS at 911, 920, and 921 Perimeter Court (Not specified)
• OR20 → SP at 100 Kenner Avenue (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 165 instances
• residential: 62 instances
• commercial: 31 instances
• variance: 28 instances
• subdivision: 21 instances

What to Watch

• Subdivision mentions were up 163% from January.

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