ORDINANCE NO. BL2008-202

An Ordinance amending Section 17.08.030 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, to allow religious institution as a use permitted in the SCR district, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2008Z-034T).

WHEREAS, Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Zoning Code defines "Religious institution" as “any structure or site used primarily for religious practices”; and

WHEREAS, the Shopping Center Regional zoning district (SCR) implements the super community and regional activity center policies of the general plan and is intended for high intensity retail, office, and consumer service uses for a regional market area; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that religious institutions 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 “religious institution” as a use permitted (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: Sam Coleman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 1, 2008
Passed First Reading:	April 1, 2008
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 8-0 (April 10, 2008) Planning & Zoning Committee
Deferred Indefinitely:	May 6, 2008
Placed on July 1, 2008, Agenda (Public Hearing)	June 3, 2008
Passed Second Reading:	July 1, 2008
Passed Third Reading:	July 15, 2008
Approved:	July 21, 2008
By:
Effective:	July 25, 2008