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Government Operations and Regulations Committee

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM · Committee Room 4

TL;DR

The Government Operations and Regulations Committee met to review several ordinance amendments affecting local regulations, including noise ordinances, parking restrictions, and business permit requirements. The meeting included potential changes to environmental court procedures and zoning-related design regulations.

Key Decisions

  • Beer Permit for Fine Salon and Blow Dry Bar Recommended for exemption
  • Motor Vehicle Noise Restrictions in Residential Areas Proposed amendment under review
  • Street and Alley Parking Restrictions Proposed amendment under review
  • Environmental Court Hearing Notice Procedures Proposed amendment under review
  • Vegetative Growth Design Regulations Proposed amendment under review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Public Comment
  2. Pursuant to Section 8 44 112 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, time is reserved for public comment on legislative items appearing on this agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak may sign up on the Council Committee signup sheet posted outside the room where the committee is scheduled to meet. Public Comment sign up for Council Committee meetings will end immediately before the meeting begins. Public Comment is limited to eight minutes total at Council Committee meetings and each speaker is allowed up to two minutes to speak. All public comment speakers must present proof of Tennessee residency. Requests for interpretation services and/or accessibility accommodations should be directed to the Council Office at 615 862 6780. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación y/o adaptaciones de accesibilidad deben dirigirse a la Oficina del Consejo al 615 862 6780.
  3. Resolutions on Public Hearing
  4. 1. A resolution exempting Fine Salon and Blow Dry Bar, located at 2115 10th Avenue South from the minimum distance requirements for obtaining a beer permit pursuant to Section 7.08.090.E of the Metropolitan Code.
    Resolution
  5. Bills on Second Reading
  6. 2. An ordinance to amend Section 2.40.115 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws relative to notice of court hearings and fines for violations of the Metropolitan Code of Laws enforced by the Department of Law in the Environmental Court of Davidson County.
    Bill
  7. 3. An ordinance to amend Section 9.20.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding motor vehicle noise within residential zoning districts.
    Bill
  8. 4. An ordinance to amend Chapter 12.40 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding restrictions for street and alley parking.
    Bill
  9. 5. An ordinance amending Sections 10.26.010, 10.28.010, and 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws pertaining to intentional designs for vegetative growth.
    Bill
  10. Chair Report / Updates