Building Setbacks & Zoning in Davidson County, TN (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Davidson County, Tennessee.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Davidson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Metro Nashville Zoning Code Title 17 sets setbacks by district. R6 requires 20 ft front, 5 ft side, 20 ft rear. RS5 requires 20/5/20. Urban Zoning Overlay reduces front setbacks to contextual averages.

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Some Restrictions

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Structure Height Limits

Metro Nashville limits residential heights to 35-45 ft depending on district. Downtown DTC zones allow 30+ stories. BNA Airport Part 77 airspace caps heights near flight paths. Historic overlays impose stricter limits.

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Some Restrictions

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Lot Coverage Limits

Metro Nashville caps Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) and building footprint by district. RS5 lots typically limit to 45-50% impervious. Stormwater rules trigger at 5,000 sq ft disturbance under Metro Code Title 15.

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Some Restrictions

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Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Davidson County

1 cities in Davidson County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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3 verified rules • Lot Coverage Limits, Setback Rules

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