An Ordinance amending Section 17.20.120 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by modifying the basis for calculating a financial contribution in lieu of sidewalk construction, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-164T).

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 17.20.120 by deleting the phrase "The value of the contribution shall be the average linear foot sidewalk project cost, determined on an annual basis by the department of public works' review of sidewalk projects contracted for or constructed by the metropolitan government", wherein it appears in subsection D.1., and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "The amount of the contribution shall be based on the following graduated scale: $30.00 per foot for the first fifty linear feet of sidewalk that would otherwise be required to be constructed under this section; $60.00 per foot for fifty-one through one hundred linear feet; and $90.00 per foot for each additional linear foot in excess of one hundred feet".

Section 2. 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: Eric Crafton