03/19/26 Proposed Updates to the Community Character Manual Meeting

This Metro Nashville Network meeting held on March 19, 2026, focused on proposed updates to the Community Character Manual, particularly incorporating new residential zoning districts (RN and RL) into the manual's policy options. The discussion emphasized that these zoning districts, effective April 1, 2026, are intended to provide lower to moderate density housing options in strategic urban and suburban locations. The meeting clarified that updating the manual is a policy guidance change and does not itself rezone any properties; rezonings require separate applications and reviews. Staff explained the relationship between Nashville Next comprehensive plan components, zoning, and community character policies, and addressed public questions about infrastructure studies and zoning appropriateness. The meeting also announced upcoming public hearings and encouraged ongoing public engagement.