ORDINANCE NO. BL2012-153

An ordinance amending Metropolitan Code of Laws 17.04.060 in its definition of “Two-family” units (Proposal No. 2012Z-007TX-001).

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission wishes to bring clarity to the zoning definition of “Two-family” units as codified in MCL 17.04.060, relating to which structures are subject to regulation by the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this amendment be accepted.

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

Section 1: That the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County does hereby amend Metropolitan Code of Laws 17.04.060, Sub-section 2 of the definition of the term “Two-family” units by deleting the language, “two detached dwelling units within a historic zoning overlay district shall not be permitted, and”.

Section 2: This ordinance shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Phil Claiborne, Peter Westerholm, Burkley Allen