Home Occupation Zoning Rules

At a glance

• What: BL2026-1318 amends Chapter 17.16 of the Metropolitan Code to amend the regulations on home occupations (Proposal 2026Z-009TX-001).
• Where it stands: Passed second reading as substituted by voice vote on May 7, 2026 and was referred to the Planning and Zoning Committee.
• Sponsor: Council Member Parker requested the public hearing, offered the substitute and moved passage.

Detail

• At the public hearing no one came forward to speak for or against the bill.
• Parker moved passage on second reading, then offered a substitute bill and moved its adoption (seconded, voice vote). He then moved passage as substituted (seconded, voice vote).
• The minutes do not describe what the substitute changes.

Sources

• Metropolitan Council minutes, May 7, 2026: https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/5/2190_M_Metropolitan_Council_26-05-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-05-07 - Metropolitan Council

Public hearing with no speakers; substitute adopted and bill passed second reading as substituted (voice votes).