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