Historic Zoning Commission

Description

Metropolitan Code Section 17.40.400
Term - 5 years
9 Members

Function: The Historic Zoning Commission shall review applications calling for the designation of historic overlay districts referring written recommendations to the Metropolitan Council. The Commission shall adopt design guidelines for each historic overlay district and apply those guidelines when considering preservation permit applications. Design guidelines relating to the construction, alteration, addition and repair to, and relocation and demolition of structures and other improvements shall be consistent with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The Commission may consider testimony and evidence material to the type of historic overlay under consideration. In performance of its duties, the Commission and its staff may access the grounds of any land within its jurisdiction to make examinations and surveys or post public notices as required by this zoning code. Solely the associated base zoning district or an approved PUD master development plan shall govern the use of property located within an historic overlay district.

Rules and Regulations

Meets: Third WEDNESDAY of the month, 2:00p.m., at 700 2nd Avenue South, Sonny West Conference Room (contact commission staff for more information)

Contact

Robin Zeigler
(615) 862-7970
robin.zeigler@nashville.gov

Historic Zoning Commission web site

Members

Members