Floodplain Overlay District

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County tit. 17, ch. 17.36, art. V

in effect

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.170 General provisions.

17.36.170 - General provisions. In addition to the floodplain and floodway protection provisions of Chapter 17.28, the alteration or development of land subject to flooding shall be regulated by Chapter 15.64 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws ("An Ordinance for Storm Water Management"), the purposes being to prevent the obstruction of watercourses and the protection of lives and property from the hazards of flooding. Regulation of flood-prone properties further allows for the reasonable protection of this community's natural ecosystems and wetlands areas, and qualifies Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County for flood insurance under Public Law 1016, 84th Congress (as amended or superseded). (Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(A), 1997)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.180 Official floodplain map.

17.36.180 - Official floodplain map. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps, along with specific basin studies that have been approved by the director of the department of public works shall constitute the official floodplain map for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. In addition, the floodplain regulations of this title and Chapter 15.64 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws shall apply to lands which can be demonstrated to lie within a floodplain. Conversely, any lands which can be demonstrated by competent engineering to lie beyond the floodplain shall not be subject to these regulations. In cases of discrepancy, the official floodplain map maintained by the department of public works shall take precedence over generalized floodplain boundaries referenced on the official zoning map. (Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(B), 1997)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.190 Permitted land uses.

17.36.190 - Permitted land uses. Land uses permitted within the floodplain overlay district shall be established by the underlying base zone district according to the district land use table (Section 17.08.030) or an adopted PUD master development plan (if applicable). (Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(C), 1997)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.200 Development standards.

17.36.200 - Development standards. All development within the floodplain overlay district shall be in conformance with Chapter 17.28, Article I of this title, Chapter 15.64 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, and the subdivision regulations of Nashville and Davidson County. (Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(D), 1997)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.210 Floodplain alterations.

17.36.210 - Floodplain alterations. Alterations of floodplain land and drainage channels shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 15.64, "Stormwater Management." (Ord. BL2016-513 § 37, 2017; Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(E), 1997)

Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 17.36.220 Report to stormwater management commission.

17.36.220 - Report to stormwater management commission. A request for a variance to the requirements of Chapter 15.64, Stormwater Management, shall be considered by the stormwater management commission according to the provisions of Chapter 15.64 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws. Prior to consideration of a variance, the stormwater management commission shall solicit a report from the zoning administrator and the planning department regarding the applicability of Chapter 17.28, Article I, or any other provision of this title. (Ord. BL2023-1888 §§ 26, 27, 2023; Ord. BL2016-513 § 38, 2017; Ord. 96-555 § 9.5(F), 1997)

Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT17ZO_CH17.36OVDI_ARTVFLOVDIFetched: 10/28/2026