An Ordinance amending Section 17.08.030 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to allow vehicular rental/leasing as a permitted use in the SCR district, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2008Z-004T).

WHEREAS, Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Zoning Code defines “vehicular rental leasing” as “the rental or leasing of automobiles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, recreational equipment, and light trucks and vans, including incidental parking and servicing of vehicles for rent or lease” (e.g. rental car agencies); and

WHEREAS, the Shopping Center Regional zoning district (SCR) is intended for high intensity retail, office, and consumer service uses for a regional market area; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that vehicular rental/leasing be permitted in the SCR zoning district.

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

Section 1. That Chapter 17.08 of Title 17 of the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Zoning Regulations, is hereby amended by amending Section 17.08.030, District Land Use Tables, by adding “vehicular rental/leasing” as a use permitted by right (P) in the Shopping Center Regional (SCR) district.

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: Parker Toler