Description
Title: An ordinance amending Section 15.64.131 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to permit landscape architects to prepare and stamp plans for Tier I and Tier II residential infill development.
Summary
Amendment No. __ to Ordinance No. BL2026-1256 proposes changes to the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding the preparation of development plans for residential infill projects in Nashville. The amendment recognizes that certified licensed landscape architects are qualified to prepare and stamp plans for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects, which include developments involving an addition of 800 square feet or more of impervious area. This change allows licensed landscape architects, alongside land surveyors and professional engineers, to contribute to the planning process, potentially streamlining approvals. The legislation aims to enhance the efficiency of development processes, thereby benefiting both developers and the city’s infrastructure management.