An Ordinance amending Section 17.40.410 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to allow the Historic Zoning Commission to determine the maximum building size and the building area within which a building can be located, including setbacks and height, for properties within historic overlay districts, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2007Z-113T).

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

Section 1. That Chapter 17.40 of Title 17 of the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Zoning Regulations, is hereby amended by amending Section 17.40.410 by deleting subsection C. in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new subsection C.:

“C. Design and Demolition Review. The historic zoning commission shall make the following determinations with respect to historic overlay districts:
1. The appropriateness of the exterior architectural design and features of, and appurtenances related to, any new structure or improvement;
2. The appropriateness of the exterior architectural design and features of any addition to the existing structure;
3. The appropriateness of exterior alterations and repairs to an existing structure;
4. The appropriateness of relocating any building out of, into, or within the boundaries of an historic overlay district; and
5. The appropriateness of the maximum size of buildings and structures on a lot and the buildable area within which a building can be located, including setbacks and height; and
6. The appropriateness of demolishing any structure or other improvement. As a condition of any permission to demolish a structure or other improvement, the historic zoning commission may require historical documentation in the manner of interior and exterior photographs, architectural measured drawings of the exterior, or other notations of architectural features, all at the expense of the commission;
7. The historic zoning commission may take into consideration the historical or architectural significance of the subject structure or improvement; and the impact of the proposed undertaking on the historic character and integrity of the district as a whole.”

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: Jason Holleman, Mike Jameson, Emily Evans, Sean McGuire, Keith Durbin

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	October 16, 2007
Passed First Reading:	October 16, 2007
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 8-0 (July 26, 2007) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	January 8, 2008
Passed Third Reading:	January 15, 2008
Approved:	January 18, 2008
By:
Effective:	January 25, 2008