ORDINANCE NO. BL2008-365

An Ordinance amending Section 17.04.060 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, amending the definition of “automobile repair” and “automobile service” as it relates to the number of days in which vehicles being repaired or serviced may remain on the premises (Proposal No. 2008Z-091T).

WHEREAS, the definition of “automobile repair” and “automobile service” in Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code prohibits vehicles being repaired or serviced from remaining on the premises more than 21 days; and

WHEREAS, state law prohibits automobile repair establishments from taking steps toward selling an unclaimed vehicle to recoup the unpaid repair charges until the vehicle has been in the establishment’s possession for 30 days; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the definition of “automobile repair” and “automobile service” be amended to correspond with the state law requirements.

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

Section 1. That Section 17.04.060 of the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Zoning Regulations, is hereby amended as follows:

1. By amending the definition of “automobile repair” by deleting the last sentence in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new sentence:

“No vehicle to be repaired shall remain on the premises more than forty-five days.”

2. By amending the definition of “automobile service” by deleting the last sentence in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new sentence:

“No vehicle to be serviced shall remain on the premises more than forty-five days.”

Section 2. 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: Darren Jernigan, Jim Hodge

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	December 2, 2008
Passed First Reading:	December 2, 2008
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 9-0 (December 11, 2008) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	January 6, 2009
Passed Third Reading:	January 20, 2009
Approved:	January 22, 2009
By:
Effective:	January 26, 2009