Nashville-Davidson County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Nashville-Davidson County held 8 public meetings covering zoning matters. 50 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 45 approved (98% approval rate), 1 denied, 4 deferred. Activity was up 11% compared to April (613 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Moda Vista II Multifamily Development

Approved.

Approved SP for 62 multifamily residential units (55 attached townhomes, 7 detached units) on 6.32 acres at Lloyd Ave. and Curtis St., zoned R10 since 1974. Density of 9.81 units/acre with 2.34 acres open space. Maximum height 3 stories/45 feet. Developer to work with staff on Lloyd Ave. setbacks, buffers, and green space treatment.

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Garage Variance at 1107 North 5th Street (Case 56)

Denied.

Previously tied vote resolved. Variance denied for garage construction. Board members Pepper and Ransom voted to deny, finding no hardship or exceptional circumstances. Ms. Johnson changed her vote from no to yes after reviewing ordinance.

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Old Lebanon Dirt Road PUD Amendment

Approved.

Ordinances BL2026-1337 and 1338 amending a PUD overlay district at Old Lebanon Dirt Road and 1704 Robards Way passed on 2nd reading. Project permits 77 multifamily residential units on 11.23 acres, keeping 43% of site undisturbed and no longer crossing adjacent stream.

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Melvin Road and North New Hope Road Rezoning

Approved.

Ordinances BL2026-1342 and 1343 changing zoning from RS80 to RS15 and RS15 to SP for properties at 3033, 3221-3255 Melvin Rd. and 6227-6237, 6317 N New Hope Rd. passed on 2nd reading, permitting 164 single-family residential lots on 50 acres.

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Weber Road PUD Cancellation and SP Rezoning

Approved.

Ordinances BL2026-1349, 1350, and 1351 canceling portion of PUD overlay and changing from R10 to SP zoning for 5309 Weber Rd. (2.02 acres) passed on 2nd reading, permitting 18 multifamily residential units. Project replaces abandoned house that was subject of vandalism and trespassing.

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Abernathy Road SP Rezoning

Deferred.

Ordinances BL2026-1345 and 1346 for SP zoning at 3854 Abernathy Rd. (8.48 acres) to permit 63 detached multifamily residential units with non-accessory apartments were deferred indefinitely at developer's request.

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Rezoning at 863 Aigle Ave in Madison

Approved.

2026C034PR001 - Rezoning from RS7.5 to R8A for 0.58 acre corner lot at Aigle Ave and Emmet Ave. Applicant: Terry Norris. Would allow up to two units (duplex). Located 0.15 miles from Gallatin Pike, within 5-minute walk of three bus stops.

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Street Setback Variance at 203 Rolling Fork Court

Deferred.

Gabriel Ishii Von Meyer on behalf of owners Charles Gregory Smith and Virginia Abernathy sought variance from contextual setback of 88.28 feet to platted 75-foot setback in RS-40 for new single-family residence (4,910 sq ft). Significant neighborhood opposition citing stormwater, flooding, and spring concerns. Board deferred for more detailed grading plans and stormwater analysis.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 50 recorded zoning decisions. See all Nashville-Davidson County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R10 → SP, 6.32 acres at Lloyd Ave. and Curtis St. (four parcels totaling 6.32 acres) (Catalyst Design Group (consultant))
• IR → SP at 1205 2nd Avenue North (Not specified)
• R6A → RM20A and S at 69A, B and C Donaldson St. (Not specified)
• RS5 → RL2 at 142 and 144 Elmhurst Ave. (Not specified)
• Suburban Neighborhood Maintenance Policy → Suburban Mixed Use Quarter Policy with Conservation Policy at 12802 Old Hickory Blvd. (Not specified)
• RS-40 → RS-40 with special exception, 10 acres at 7531 Bidwell Rd. (Janice and Roman Reese)
• RS-20 → RS-20 with special exception pending, 14 acres at 3824 Brick Church Pike (Georgina Income)
• RS-40 → RS-40 with variance at 203 Rolling Fork Court (Gabriel Ishi Von Meyer)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 116 instances
• residential: 67 instances
• variance: 66 instances
• setback: 58 instances
• commercial: 28 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 214% from April.
• Setback came up 115% more often than April.

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