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Metropolitan Council adopts new 'RN' and 'RL' residential districts after months of debate
Summary
After extended public comment and floor debate, the Metropolitan Council approved BL1005 to add two new residential zoning districts — Residential Neighborhood (RN) and Residential Limited (RL) — with amendments delaying their full application until after the Community Character Manual is updated.
The Metropolitan Council on Dec. 4 approved BL1005, creating two new residential zoning districts intended to expand "missing middle" housing options in Nashville. The ordinance — adopted on third reading after a substitute and several amendments — passed 28-10 on a roll-call vote.
Sponsor Councilmember Mary Gamble said the districts are a "first step" to address the city's housing shortage by establishing building standards that allow duplexes, triplexes and other small-unit types while setting form and design expectations. Gamble told colleagues…
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