Learn about this method of regulating development to achieve a specific urban form.

“Zoning is a term used in urban planning for a system of land-use regulation.”
The Metropolitan Planning Department and Planning Commission regulate and control growth using the zoning guildlines explained in this document.

The document describes what zoning is and how does one navigate the zoning process in order to develop in Nashville. Part Two includes a list of abbreviations used in the building code, and definitions of each.