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Planning staff proposes two 'middle housing' zoning districts; commission defers for community input
Summary
Staff proposed two new residential zoning districts (Residential Neighborhood — RN — and Residential Limited — RL) intended to enable 'middle housing' types; the commission approved the concept and deferred two meetings while staff continues outreach and prepares mapping guidance.
Planning staff presented a package to create two new form‑based zoning districts intended to make “middle housing” — such as duplexes, triplexes, cottage courts and courtyard flats — a clearer, code‑based option. The commission voted to defer the item for two meetings to allow additional review and public engagement.
Greg Claxton of the Planning Department said the proposal comes from the Metro Council’s housing and infrastructure study (Resolution RS 20 24288) and from recommendations in the Nashville Next plan. Claxton said the proposal would add Residential…
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