ORDINANCE NO. BL2010-782

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County relative to “Personal Care Services” in Nashville and Davidson County, all of which is more particularly described herein (Proposal No. 2010Z-018TX-001).

WHEREAS, “Personal Care Services” is defined in Section 17.04.060 of the Metro Zoning Code as services such as fitness centers, spas, tanning salons, beauty and barber care, and dry cleaning and laundry services not to include a laundry plant.

WHEREAS, “Personal Care Services” is allowed via the Metro Zoning Code’s district land use Table 17.08.030 as a use permitted by right (P)in the ORI, mixed-use, commercial, and shopping center districts and as an accessory (A) use in a couple industrial zoning districts;

WHEREAS, the office zoning districts of ON, OL, OG, OR20, and OR40 are described in Section 17.08.020.E of the Metro Zoning Code for office development where neighborhood services can be provided near residential areas as well as the workplace; and,

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to modify the Metro Zoning Code standards for “Personal Care Services” to enable them to locate closer to the persons they serve in Davidson County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: Modify Section 17.08.030 (Zoning District Land Use Table: Commercial Uses) by inserting a “P” (permitted by right) for “Personal Care Services” in the ON, OL, OG, OR20, and OR40 zoning.

Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect five (5) days 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: Jim Gotto

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Introduced: October 5, 2010
Passed First Reading: October 5, 2010
Referred to: Planning Commission - Approved 8-0
(September 23, 2010)
Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading: November 4, 2010
Passed Third Reading: November 16, 2010
Approved: November 17, 2010
By:
Effective: November 22, 2010