An ordinance amending Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the storage of trailers and watercraft in the front yard of residential property.

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

Section 1. Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be and the same is hereby amended by adding the following new subsection P.:

"P. Trailers and watercraft. No trailer or watercraft located on private single family or two-family residential property shall be stored in the front yard of the property, but shall be stored on a paved or graveled driveway, or behind the rear façade of the residential structure. For purposes of this subsection the following definitions shall apply: "Trailer" means every non-motorized vehicle drawn by a motor vehicle designed for carrying or transporting persons or property. "Watercraft" means every vessel used or capable of being used as a means of transporting persons on water, including motorized and non-motorized devices."

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

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