Prior Subdivision Regulations
1991, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Regulations
Adopted 1991
Regulations Amended October 14, 2004
Effective October 14, 2004
REPEALED April 27, 2006
On March 9, 2006, the Metro Planning Commission adopted the expanded Subdivision Regulations, repealing the Subdivision Regulations, 1991, amended 2004.
New Subdivision Regulations - These regulations apply to all subdivision applications received after April 27. Additionally, subdivision applications received before April 27 may use the expanded subdivision regulations if they see fit to accomplish their development goals.
Subdivision Regulations, 1991 - The prior subdivision regulations, approved in 1991 and last amended in 2004, generally apply subdivisions where the application for the preliminary plat was received and accepted as complete on or before April 27. Contact Planning Staff at 862.7190 or planningstaff@nashville.gov if you have questions about which subdivision regulations apply to your application.
The Subdivision Regulations, 1991 are posted below in HTML format. The Subdivision Regulations, 1991 are also available to download in PDF format.
| CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS | |
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| Title | |
| Authority | |
1-2.1 Enforcing Officer |
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| 1-2.5 Purpose | |
| Jurisdiction | |
| Repeal Of Previous Regulations | |
| Interpretation And Conflict | |
| 1-5.1 Interpretation | |
| 1-5.2 Conflict With Public And Private Provisions | |
| Severability | |
| Saving Provision | |
| Previously-Approved Subdivisions | |
| 1-8.1 Subdivision Approved Prior To Adoption Of Amendments On December 7, 2000 | |
| Amendments | |
| 1-9.1 Enactment | |
| 1-9.2 Codification And Distribution | |
| Variances | |
| 1-10.1 General | |
| 1-10.2 Procedures | |
| 1-10.3 Conditions | |
| Vacation Of Streets, Easements, Or Other Public Facilities | |
| Condominium Plats | |
| CHAPTER 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS, RESERVATIONS, AND DESIGN | |
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| General Requirements | |
| 2-1.1 Conformance To Applicable Rules And Regulations | |
| 2-1.2 Subdivision And Street Names | |
| 2-1.3 Self-Imposed Restrictions (Deed Restrictions) | |
| Monument Requirements | |
| Suitability Of The Land | |
| Lot Requirements | |
| 2-4.1 Lot Arrangement | |
| 2-4.2 Lot Dimensions | |
| 2-4.3 Double Frontage Lots And Access To Lots | |
| 2-4.4 Lot Drainage | |
| 2-4.5 Relationship To Watercourses | |
| 2-4.6 Blocks | |
| 2-4.7 Lot Resubdivision Comparability | |
| Improvements | |
| 2-5.1 Authorization To Construct Improvements | |
| 2-5.2 Maintenance Of Improvements | |
| Streets And Pedestrian Ways | |
| 2-6.1 Sidewalks and Related Pedestrian Facilities | |
| 2-6.2 Street Requirements | |
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2-6.2.1 Street Design Standards |
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2-6.2.2 Street Construction And Related Requirements |
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| Requirements For Dedication, Reservation, Or Improvements | |
| 2-7.1 Undeveloped Property | |
| 2-7.2 Developed Property | |
| 2-7.3 Required Improvements Or Dedications | |
| 2-7.4 Relationship To Scenic Routes | |
| 2-7.5 Open Space Conservation Easements | |
| Street Surfacing And Improvements | |
| Stormwater Inlets | |
| Street Name, Regulatory, And Warning Signs | |
| 2-10.1 Public Streets | |
| 2-10.2 Private Streets | |
| Drainage And Storm Sewers | |
| 2-11.1 General Requirements | |
| 2-11.2 Stormwater Facilities | |
| 2-11.3 Dedication Of Drainage Easements | |
| Public Water Facilities | |
| Sewerage Facilities | |
| 2-13.1 General Requirements | |
| 2-13.2 Mandatory Connection To Public Sewer System Or Provision For Future Connection | |
| 2-13.3 Specifications | |
| Referral To Public Body | |
| CHAPTER 3. PROCEDURES FOR PLAT APPROVAL | |
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| General Procedures | |
| 3-1.1 Review Procedures | |
| 3-1.2 Official Submission Date | |
| 3-1.3 Reserve Parcels | |
| Sketch Plat | |
| Preliminary Plat | |
| 3-3.1 Application Procedure And Requirements | |
| 3-3.2 Administrative Review | |
| 3-3.3 Notice Of Hearing | |
| 3-3.4 Preliminary Approval | |
| 3-3.5 Effective Period Of Preliminary Approval | |
| 3-3.6 Relation To Planned Unit Development (PUD) | |
| Final Subdivision Plat | |
| 3-4.1 Application Procedure And Requirements | |
| 3-4.2 Public Improvements | |
| 3-4.3 Decision On Final Plat | |
| 3-4.4 Expiration Of Final Plat | |
| 3-4.5 Vested Rights | |
| Recording Of Plat | |
| Sectionalizing Major Subdivision Plats | |
| Resubdivision Of Land | |
| 3-7.1 Procedure For Resubdivision | |
| 3-7.2 Procedure For Subdivision Where Future Resubdivision Is Foreseen | |
| Instructions For Miscellaneous Platting Situations | |
| 3-8.1 Procedure For Recording Not More Than Two (2) Lots | |
| 3-8.2 Procedure For Dividing Existing Zone Lot (Duplex Lots) | |
| 3-8.3 Converting Parcels To Building Sites | |
| 3-8.4 Combine Two Or More Lots | |
| 3-8.5 Shifting Lot Lines | |
| 3-8.6 Creating Lots On Private Easements | |
| 3-8.7 Divide Large Tracts Into No More Than Two Lots | |
| 3-8.8 Dedication Of Right-Of-Way, Public Use Lands, Or Easements | |
| CHAPTER 4. ASSURANCE FOR COMPLETION AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENT | |
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| Improvements And Performance Bond | |
| 4-1.1 Performance Bond | |
| 4-1.2 Composition Of Performance Bond | |
| 4-1.3 Temporary Improvements | |
| 4-1.4 Costs Of Improvements | |
| 4-1.5 Governmental Units | |
| 4-1.6 Failure To Complete Improvements | |
| Inspection Of Improvements | |
| Release Or Reduction Of Performance Bond | |
| 4-3.1 Certificate Of Satisfactory Completion | |
| 4-3.2 Reduction Of Performance Bond | |
| Maintenance Of Improvements And Bonding | |
| Expiration Of Bond | |
| Certification Of Private Street Completion | |
| CHAPTER 5. DEFINITIONS | |
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| Usage | |
| Words And Terms Defined | |
| CHAPTER 6. ADOPTION CERTIFICATION | |
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| Original Enactment | |
| Codification of Amendments | |
| APPENDICES | |
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| Application Forms And Standard Format For Final Plat | |
| Plat Certificates And Monument Certification | |
| Critical Lot (Plans And Procedures) | |
| Subdivision Questions | |
Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Appendices