Description
Title: An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM20-A to SP zoning for properties located at 3, 3B, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D Fern Avenue, and 101, 103, 105, 107 Elmhurst Avenue, at the northeast and northwest corners of Elmhurst Avenue and Fern Avenue (0.61 acres), to permit all uses of the RM20-A zoning district and not-owner-occupied short-term rentals, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2026SP-005-001).
Summary
The legislation, identified as Case 2026SP-005-001, seeks to rezone approximately 0.61 acres located at the intersections of Elmhurst and Fern Avenues in East Nashville. The proposal allows for the establishment of short-term rental properties that are not owner-occupied, alongside all uses permitted within the existing RM20-A zoning district. Key stipulations include adherence to landscaping and parking requirements per Metro Zoning Code, limitations on building height, and specific materials for building facades. The legislation impacts property owners and potential investors in the area, facilitating short-term rentals, which may influence local housing dynamics. Compliance with fire safety regulations is mandatory before any building permits are issued. This legislation is significant for its potential to reshape the neighborhood's