ORDINANCE NO. BL2017-653

An ordinance amending Section 17.16.250 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to revise the list of acceptable documents establishing owner-occupation (Proposal No. 2017Z-009TX-001).

WHEREAS, short term rental property (STRP) units pose potential disruption to the quality of life for neighborhoods and other residential areas; and

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

Section I. That section 17.16.250 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting subsection17.16.250.E.2.B.iv in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:

iv. For owners applying for an owner-occupied permit, two documents giving proof of owner-occupation shall be provided. Each document must be current and show the owner’s name and address matching that of the property to be utilized for short term rental. Acceptable documentation includes: (a) Tennessee Driver’s license; (b) other valid State of Tennessee identification card; (c) Davidson County voter registration card; (d) current employer verification of residential address or a letter from the employer on company letterhead with original signature. (If the employer does not have letterhead, the signature of the employer must be notarized.); (e) current automobile, life or health insurance policy. (Wallet Cards not accepted); (f) paycheck/check stub, (g) work ID or badge, (h) Internal Revenue Service tax reporting W-2 form; or (i) a bank statement.

Section 2. This ordinance shall 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: Burkley Allen, Fabian Bedne

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	March 21, 2017
Passed First Reading:	March 21, 2017
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved (8-0) Planning, Zoning, & Historical Committee
Public Hearing Scheduled For:	May 2, 2017
Passed Second Reading:	May 2, 2017
Passed Third Reading:	May 16, 2017
Approved:	May 17, 2017
By:
Effective:	May 19, 2017