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Planning committee approves new RN and RL residential zones after technical amendments
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance establishing two new residential zoning districts (RN and RL) after adopting technical amendments and asking planning staff for implementation guidance.
The Planning & Zoning Committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance that creates two new residential zoning districts intended to promote “middle housing” across Nashville.
Council member Owen Gamble, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the substitute ordinance aligns the text with the Planning Commission recommendation and includes housekeeping changes rather than substantive alterations. Planning staff told the committee the substitute brings the ordinance into conformity with the commission’s recommendation and explained that the Community Character Manual — the city’s policy guidance document — will need updating if the new districts are adopted.
Supporters, including affordable housing advocates who spoke during public comment, said the new…
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