§ 17.04.020. Applicability.

A.

General. The provisions of this Zoning Code shall apply to the development of all land within the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, exclusive of incorporated municipalities. No development shall be undertaken without prior authorization pursuant to this Zoning Code.

B.

Minimum Requirements. The requirements of this Zoning Code shall be considered as the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety and general welfare. It is not intended to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties. Where this Zoning Code imposes a greater restriction upon property than that imposed by other resolutions, rules, regulations, easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this Zoning Code shall govern.

C.

New Development. Upon the effective date of this Zoning Code or any subsequent amendment, any new building or other structure or any tract of land shall be used, constructed or developed only in accordance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

D.

Existing Development. Any existing use, lot, building or other structure legally established prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code that does not comply with any of its provisions shall be subject to the regulations of the nonconforming provisions of this Zoning Code stipulated in Article XIV of Chapter 17.40, except as provided in the Downtown Code, Chapter 17.37.

(Ord. BL2009-586 § 1(Exh. A, § 2), 2010; Ord. 96-555 § 1.2, 1997)