BL2026-1519

Bill

This ordinance changes how Nashville handles permits for encroachments into public rights-of-way like streets, sidewalks, and alleys. Underground and aboveground encroachments would still require both an NDOT permit and Metro Council approval by resolution. Aerial encroachments—like cables, canopies, and signs hanging over public ways—would be approved through NDOT's permitting process alone, without needing a Council vote.

Passed · Sep 15, 2026 · Introduced Aug 11, 2026 · View on Legistar

Sponsors

John Rutherford
John Rutherford

Primary sponsor · District 31

Co-sponsors (1)

Jacob KupinJacob Kupin

Timeline

  1. Passed on first reading

    Aug 18, 2026 · Metro Council

  2. Passed on second reading

    Sep 1, 2026 · Metro Council · Consent agenda

  3. Passed on third reading

    Sep 15, 2026 · Metro Council · Consent agenda

As filed on Legistar

An ordinance to amend Section 13.08.030 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to encroachments.

Data sourced from Nashville Metro Council Legistar. Last updated: September 18, 2026