An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.12.030.C (Street Setbacks), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-010T).

WHEREAS, to ensure the appropriate location of the front façade on rectangular corner lots;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, be and is hereby amended as more specifically described herein; as follows:

· amend Section 17.12.030.C (Street Setbacks) by inserting text as follows:

6. The front façade of a principal structure on a corner lot that has lot lines of unequal length abutting the streets shall be oriented to the shorter lot line, except where the Zoning Administrator determines that the longer lot line is more appropriate.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect five days from and after its passage upon publication of the caption and a summary of the ordinance in a newspaper of general circulation in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored By: John Summers

AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

ORDINANCE NO. BL2002-1012

Mr. President:

I move to amend Ordinance No. BL2002-1012 by modifying it as follows:

· amend Section 17.12.030.C (Street Setbacks) by inserting text as shown in bold below:

6. The front façade of a principal structure on a corner lot that has lot lines of unequal length abutting the streets shall be oriented to the shorter lot line, except where the Zoning Administrator determines that the longer lot line is more appropriate based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. The longer lot line of a lot zoned for office, mixed-use, commercial, or industrial use is located along an arterial street as shown on the adopted Major Street Plan
b. The proposed structure will contain multiple businesses with outside entrances
c. The predominant character or pattern of adjoining development is or will be oriented to the street on which the longer lot line is located

Sponsored By: John Summers
Amendment Adopted: May 9, 2002

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 2, 2002
Passed First Reading:	April 2, 2002
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 9-0 (3/28/02) Planning & Zoning Committee
Amended:	May 9, 2002
Passed Second Reading:	May 9, 2002
Deferred:	May 21, 2002
Passed Third Reading:	June 4, 2002
Approved:	June 6, 2002
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