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Citywide Ordinance Approves Attached Accessory Dwelling Units in Nashville's Mixed-Use and Urban Zoning Districts

  • When: 2025/11/04
  • Address: Citywide
  • City: Nashville
  • State: TN
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
  • Asset Class: Detached Housing
  • Property Type: ADU
  • New Zoning: Amendment to MUL, MUN, MUNA, MUN-A, MUG, MUG-A districts
  • New Zoning Description: Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (AADUs) are now permitted in these mixed-use and urban zoning districts, alongside amendments to permitted uses in residential zoning districts.

This ordinance, identified as BL2025-598, amends Chapters 17.04 and 17.16.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws for Nashville and Davidson County. The primary change allows for Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (AADUs) in several mixed-use and urban zoning districts, specifically MUL, MUN, MUNA, MUN-A, MUG, and MUG-A. Concurrently, Section 17.16.030, which outlines permitted uses in residential zoning districts, is also amended to reflect and integrate these new AADU allowances. This legislative update aims to enhance housing flexibility and increase density within already developed areas of the metropolitan government's jurisdiction.

Source

Applicant - Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County