The 2024 Downtown Code Amendment includes updates to the DTC’s Bonus Height Program (BHP) and Outdoor Space standards as well as several minor housekeeping amendments. The draft versions of the proposed revisions are posted below alongside the first set of engagement opportunities.
2024 BHP Updates (Summary Page)
Updates to the Downtown Code’s Bonus Height Program are intended to refresh the program to better reflect the current and future needs of Downtown residents, workers, and visitors.
2024 Outdoor Space Updates (Summary Page)
Updates to the Downtown Code’s Open Space standards are intended to enable a vibrant, functional public realm supporting resiliency and livability for Downtown residents and communities.
2024 DTC Amendment (Draft Text, All Updates)
2024 DTC Amendment (Draft Text, BHP Updates Only)
2024 DTC Amendment (Draft Text, Outdoor Space Updates Only)
Engagement Opportunities
The Planning Department is committed to a robust public engagement period centered around the proposed DTC amendments and will be seeking feedback over the coming months, prior to a Metro Planning Commission hearing. The first set of engagement opportunities are listed below.
2024 BHP Updates (Online Survey) - scheduled to close on December 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
2024 Outdoor Space Updates (Online Survey) - scheduled to close on December 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
2024 Downtown Code Amendment Open House - October 23, 2024 (3:00-6:00 p.m.) at the Sonny West Conference Center at the Howard Office Building (700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN 37210)
Related Documents
Fall 2024 - Downtown Nashville Market Study and Entitlements Analysis Executive Summary (Full Report available upon request)
Summer 2023 - BHP Draft Engagement Summary
May 2023 - Public Open House Presentation
March 2023 - Planning Commission Work Session
Get in Touch
For general questions or inquiries, please contact Jared Islas.
If you are a member of the development community and would like to speak with Staff regarding your initial thoughts, current or future implications of the proposed amendment, or other general feedback, please contact Jared Islas to set up a meeting.