ORDINANCE NO. BL2014-770

An ordinance amending Chapters 17.04, 17.12 and 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to two-family dwellings (Proposal No. 2014Z-009TX-001).

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

Section 1. Title 17.04.060 (Definitions of general terms) is hereby amended by deleting the definition of “Two-Family” in its entirety and replacing with the following:
1. Two attached dwelling units that share the floor of a unit with the ceiling of another unit or a common wall from grade to eave at the front façade which continues for eighty percent (80%) of the common side or 20 feet, whichever is greater; or
2. Two detached dwelling units on a single lot which are separated by at least six feet.
3. In historic zoning overlays, the manner or existence of attachment shall be determined by the Metro Historic Zoning Commission.

Section 2. Table 17.12.020A is hereby amended by inserting the following as Note 4:
In addition to the height restrictions in 17.12.060, the height of two detached dwelling units on a single lot cannot exceed a ratio of 1.0 horizontal to 1.5 vertical for each structure. Maximum height shall be measured from the natural grade. The natural grade shall be determined based on the average elevation of most exterior corners of the front facade, to the roof line. Natural grade is the base ground elevation prior to grading. The appropriate height shall be determined by the Metro Historic Zoning Commission for properties within a historic overlay. Notwithstanding the above provisions, two-family structures legally constructed prior to the effective date of this ordinance may remove the connector required under the previous definition of two-family, regardless of the height of the units.

Section 3. Title 17.16.030.D is hereby amended by deleting the following phrase:

“in a single residential structure”

Section 4. Be it further enacted, that this ordinance take effect immediately 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: Walter Hunt, Scott Davis, Burkley Allen, Anthony Davis

Amendment No. 1
To
Ordinance No. BL2014-770

Madam President:
I move to amend Ordinance No. BL2014-770 by renumbering the existing Section 4 as Section 5, and by adding the following new Section 4:
“Section 4. The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to building permits applied for prior to the effective date of this ordinance.”

Sponsored by: Walter Hunt, Tim Garrett

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	May 6, 2014
Passed First Reading:	May 6, 2014
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 7-0 (April 10, 2014) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	June 3, 2014
Deferred:	June 17, 2014
Deferred to August 19, 2014:	July 1, 2014
Deferred:	August 19, 2014
Amended:	September 9, 2014
Passed Third Reading:	September 9, 2014 - Roll Call Vote
Approved:	September 11, 2014
By:
Effective:	September 11, 2014