Metro Clerk

Bill BL2020-405

An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, pertaining to dumpsters and other trash receptacles (Proposal No. 2020Z-011TX-001).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Section 17.24.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by amending subsection A. by adding the following new subsection A.9:

When used as an alternative to traditional dumpsters or other trash receptacles, below grade (deep well) refuse collection and recycling systems shall be screened by a decorative wall, solid fence, or year-round landscaping. The wall, fence, or plantings must be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the refuse collection and recycling equipment being screened.

Section 2. Be it further enacted, that this ordinance shall take effect immediately after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.