An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.20.080.C (Off-Site Parking, Common Ownership), all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2002Z-017T).

WHEREAS, to ensure off-site parking leased for a particular use coincides with the term of the tenant lease;

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 17.20.080.C (Off-site Parking: Common Ownership) by modifying the text as follows:

C. Common Ownership. Any off-site parking area shall be under the same ownership as the principal use to which it is accessory, or otherwise secured by a lease of no less than, three years with a guaranteed renewal option or the lease is equal to the term of any lease for the principal use, whichever is greater, and all necessary legal instruments shall be executed and recorded with the Register of Deeds against all parcels involved. Copies of all recorded lease agreements shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of zoning permits. All renewal agreements pertaining to off-site parking contained within the lease shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator prior to the end of a lease term. This is to ensure that the required number of spaces shall remain available throughout the life of the principal use.

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

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 2, 2002
Passed First Reading:	April 2, 2002
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 9-0 (03/28/02) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	May 9, 2002
Deferred:	May 21, 2002
Passed Third Reading:	June 4, 2002
Approved:	June 6, 2002
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