The Rezoning Process in Nashville and Davidson County

If your intended use of the property requires rezoning, the following process must be followed:

• Meet with your Council Member
• File a rezoning application at the Planning Department on the second floor of the Metro Office Building, 800 Second Ave. South

Once the application has been filed:

• Appropriate Metro departments review the plan
• Planning Department staff receive those reviews and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission
• Planning Commission holds public hearing and vote; Commission's decision advises Council
• Council member sponsors a Council bill
• 3 readings at Council: introduction, public hearing, action
• Mayor signs bill; rezoning is complete
• Apply for a building permit