ORDINANCE NO. BL2012-280

An ordinance amending Section 17.40.400 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, pertaining to the membership of the Historic Zoning Commission of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Proposal No. 2012Z-021TX-001).

WHEREAS, the Historic Zoning Commission consists of nine members representing a diverse range of professional, civic, business, and neighborhood interests; and,

WHEREAS, the Historic Zoning Commission wishes to create membership opportunities for individuals throughout the area to which the Downtown code applies; and,

WHEREAS, this amendment to the structure of the Commission’s membership shall create such opportunities.

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 Section 17.40.400 A of the Metropolitan Code of Laws by deleting the existing Section 17.40.400 A.5. and replacing with the following new Section 17.40.400 A.5 :
5. Two members, each of whom must be one of the following:
a. A property owner of real property lying within the area to which the Downtown code applies where such property is either listed in the National Register of Historic Places or is within an historic overlay district; or
b. A person whose principal place of business is located on real property lying within the area to which the Downtown code applies where such property is either listed in the National Register of Historic Places or is within an historic overlay district; or
c. A person having a business interest in real property lying within the area to which the Downtown code applies where such property is either listed in the National Register of Historic Places or is within an historic overlay district.

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: Erica Gilmore, Phil Claiborne

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	October 2, 2012
Passed First Reading:	October 2, 2012
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 7-0 (October 11, 2012) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	November 13, 2012
Passed Third Reading:	November 20, 2012
Approved:	November 21, 2012
By:
Effective:	November 29, 2012