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Nashville
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Twin Hills Shepherd Hills Contextual Overlay District

Description

A request to apply a contextual overlay district to various residential properties to regulate setbacks, height, and lot coverage.

Impact summary

The Planning Commission denied it on Jul 23, 2026.

The overlay would have established uniform bulk and massing standards but was denied over concerns it would limit housing types.

Applicant

Name
Council Member Courtney Johnston
Address
Shepherd Hills Drive and Twin Hills Drive

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Denied5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.

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