Metropolitan Council - 2026-05-07

Ordinance BL2026-1255 amending chapter 13.08 of Metro Code related to sandwich board signs passed on 3rd reading as amended. Changes include expanded definition of sandwich boards, allowance of two signs per location at different entrances, display hours limited to Monday-Thursday during daylight in downtown area, and weighting/stabilization requirements.

Ordinance BL2026-1317 amending chapters 17.04, .08, .16, and .20 of Metro Code to modify regulations pertaining to daycare uses passed on 2nd reading as substituted with Planning Commission recommendations.

Ordinance BL2026-1318 amending chapter 17.16 of Metro Code to amend regulations on home occupations passed on 2nd reading as substituted. Changes align with state law by replacing 20% square footage definition with 'incidental and subordinate' standard and clarifying outdoor repair prohibitions.

Ordinance BL2026-1296 requiring district council member notice when conditions associated with approved SP zoning districts are deemed unenforceable passed on 2nd reading.

Ordinance BL2026-1326 clarifying entitlements of properties adjacent or within rail corridors within section 17.37 of the Downtown Code passed on 2nd reading.

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.

Ordinances BL2026-1339 and 1340 amending SP for 915 and 927 Skyline Ridge Dr. passed on 2nd reading, permitting 280 multifamily residential units on 21.95 acres.

Ordinance BL2026-1341 changing zoning from RS-10 to R-10 for property at 1703 River Dr. (0.6 acres) passed on 2nd reading.

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.

Ordinance BL2026-1344 changing zoning from RS5 to MU-LANS for 1304 and 1306 Jones Ave. (0.21 acres) passed on 2nd reading.

Ordinances BL2026-1347 and 1348 amending SP for properties at 900-916 8th Avenue South and 901-925 Bass St. passed on 2nd reading, permitting 365 multifamily residential units on 3.05 acres.

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.

Ordinance BL2026-1352 changing zoning from CL to RS7.528 or both to MU-LANS for 2400, 2402, and 2404 Brick Church Pike (0.95 acres) passed on 2nd reading.

Ordinance BL2026-1353 changing zoning from RS5 to R6A for 2318 Foster Ave. (0.17 acres) passed on 2nd reading.

Ordinance BL2026-1354 changing zoning from IG to SP for 100 Taylor St. (1.32 acres) passed on 2nd reading to permit mixed use development.

Ordinance BL2026-1364 approving lease agreement with Hessel Properties GP for 74,374 square feet of office space at 1283 Murfreesboro Pike passed on 2nd reading. Lease starts at $1.6 million year one with 3% annual increases reaching over $2 million by year 10.

Ordinance BL2026-1357 amending chapter 2.40 of Metro Code allows Metro Attorney to settle property damage claims under $25,000 without consulting department heads first. Quarterly reports still required.

Resolution RS2026-1927 authorizing interim director and special counsel of Metropolitan Council Office to make personnel decisions until contracted successor is employed.

Resolution RS2026-1931 approving criteria for operating support and thrive grants for fiscal year 2027 for Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission.

Ordinance BL2026-1334 authorizing Metro to abandon existing reservoir drain line and accept new public sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and easements for property at 1431 Volte Blvd. passed on 3rd reading.

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.

Resolution RS2026-1954 expressing lack of confidence in Electric Power Board leadership for failures during winter storm Fern was deferred one meeting by both Transportation Infrastructure and Rules committees.

Ordinance BL2026-1356 modifying appraisal requirements for certain real estate acquisitions by NDOT and Choose How You Move projects was deferred one meeting with re-referral to committee to make numbers consistent with state and federal law.

Ordinance BL2026-1358 amending chapters 2.62, 12.56, and Title 13 to modify NDOT fees was deferred two meetings with re-referral to committee.

Ordinance BL2026-1328 establishing updated fee schedule for fire marshal's office was deferred three meetings to June 16th meeting.

Ordinance BL2026-1362 requiring annual review and presentation from all boards offering tax abatement incentives was deferred one meeting as amended.

Ordinances BL2025-1175 and 1176 applying neighborhood conservation zoning overlay to properties north of Shackelford Rd., west of Belmont Blvd. (38 acres) were withdrawn by sponsor.

Ordinance BL2026-1355 amending section 2.04.030 of Metro Code relative to Metropolitan Council Office was withdrawn by sponsor Ellis.

Ordinance BL2026-1359 amending chapter 13.32 relative to removals of obstructions in right of way was withdrawn by sponsor Evan Siegel.