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Ordinance Modifies Sidewalk Cafe Dining Rules and Permit Requirements in Nashville

  • When: 2025/08/05
  • Address: Citywide, Nashville, TN
  • City: Nashville
  • State: TN
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Process Updates
  • Asset Class: Commercial
  • Property Type: Retail

An ordinance amending subsections 13.32.165.A. and 13.32.165.D.1. of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to modify language authorizing approval of revisions to the sidewalk cafe dining rules and regulations. The amendment changes the approval process for revisions to sidewalk cafe dining regulations from requiring a resolution of the metropolitan council to requiring an ordinance approved by both the director of the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) and the metropolitan council. Additionally, it adds language stating that compliance with guidelines issued by NDOT or other Metro agencies may be required as part of the sidewalk cafe dining permit process. This aims to put sidewalk cafe dining applicants on notice regarding compliance with these guidelines.

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