ORDINANCE BL2017-900

An ordinance to amend Section 17.04.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws related to commercial amusement, inside and outside (Proposal No. 2017Z-021TX-001).

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

I. Section 17.04.060 (Definitions of general terms) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the definition of “Commercial amusement, inside” and inserting the following definition:

"Commercial amusement, inside" or "inside commercial amusement" means the provision of entertainment, performances or games of skill to the general public for a fee, or a permanent event space, and that is wholly enclosed in a building, including but not limited to a bowling alley or billiard parlor. This use does not include an arena.

II. Section 17.04.060 (Definitions of general terms) of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by deleting the definition of “Commercial amusement, outside” and inserting the following definition:

"Commercial amusement, outside" or "outside commercial amusement" means the provision of entertainment or games of skill to the general public for a fee, or a permanent event space, where any portion of the activity takes place outside of a building, including but not limited to a golf driving range, archery range or miniature golf course. This use does not include a stadium.

III. Be it further enacted that this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Colby Sledge

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	September 5, 2017
Passed First Reading:	September 5, 2017
Referred to:	Planning Commission Planning, Zoning, & Historical Committee
Public Hearing Scheduled For:	October 3, 2017
Passed Second Reading:	October 3, 2017
Passed Third Reading:	October 17, 2017
Approved:	October 19, 2017
By:
Effective:	October 27, 2017