An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.04.060 to define animal hospitals and allow animal hospitals in certain zoning districts (Proposal No. 2005Z-051T).

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

Section 1. That the codification of Title 17 of the Code of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Zoning Regulations, be and the same is hereby amended by amending Section 17.04.060 by adding the definition of "Animal Hospital" as follows:

"Animal Hospital' means an enterprise for the care and treatment of the diseases and injuries of animals, and where animals may be boarded during their treatment and convalescence."

Section 2. By amending Section 17.08.030 "Zoning District Land Use Table: Medical Uses" by inserting a new use "Animal Hospital" as "P" (permitted) in the IWD and IR zoning districts.

Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect five (5) days from and after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Amanda McClendon

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 5, 2005
Passed First Reading:	April 5, 2005
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 10-0 (April 28, 2005) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	May 3, 2005
Deferred to July 19, 2005:	May 17, 2005
Rescinded previous action:	June 7, 2005
Put on June 21, 2005 agenda:	June 7, 2005
Passed Third Reading:	June 21, 2005
Approved:	June 28, 2005
By:
Effective:	June 29, 2005