Overview
Antioch is NOT an incorporated city. It is an unincorporated community and neighborhood in southeastern Davidson County, governed by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (est. 1963 under TN Metro Charter). Zoning authority: Metro Nashville Zoning Code, Title 17. The GIS query over the Antioch area (~lat 36.06, lon -86.67; bounding box -86.75/36.00 to -86.60/36.12) returned 1,181 parcels with 52 unique zone types — confirming the full Metro Nashville district inventory applies in this area. The slug antioch-tn records the Antioch community; zoning standards are identical to nashville-tn (same governing code). Naming convention: mixed — lot-size-encoded for single-family (RS series), density-encoded for multifamily (RM series), letter-code for commercial/office/industrial, use-type for shopping centers. source_jurisdiction for all districts is set to nashville-tn (the consolidated Metro government). | sub_flags_raw=[consolidated-city-county, metro-charter]
- JURISDICTION: Antioch is NOT an incorporated city. It is an unincorporated community/neighborhood in southeastern Davidson County, governed by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (est. 1963). Zoning authority is Metro Nashville Title 17. Slug antioch-tn retained for searchability but jurisdiction_type=unincorporated_cdp.
- GIS: Metro Nashville GIS (maps.nashville.gov) is the authoritative zoning data source. Correct service is Zoning_Landuse/Zoning/MapServer/14 (Layer 14: Zoning). Spatial query over Antioch bounding box (-86.75/36.00 to -86.60/36.12) returned 1,181 parcel features with 52 unique zone types. GIS also provides overlay layers (UZO=13, AIO=12, FPO=19, CDO=16, UDO=10).
- DISTRICTS: All 52 zone types found in the Antioch GIS area are confirmed GIS-sourced. Dimensional standards (setbacks, heights, coverage) are inherited from Nashville-tn.json (same Title 17 code). This profile documents Antioch-specific zone type inventory rather than duplicating all dimensional tables from nashville-tn.json.
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Districts
| Code | Name | Category | Min lot | Height | Coverage | FAR | Du/ac | Parking | Setbacks F/S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2A | Agricultural Residential District (2 acres) | spec | 87,120 sf[1] | — | — | — | 0.5[2] | — | — / — / — |
| SP | Specific Plan District | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R10 | One- and Two-Family Residential (10,000 sf) | res_sf | 10,000 sf[3] | 3 ft[4] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| CS | Commercial Services District | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RS10 | Single-Family Residential (10,000 sf) | res_sf | 10,000 sf[5] | 3 ft[6] | 0.4[7] | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| OR20 | Office-Residential District (20 du/ac cap) | spec | — | — | — | — | 20[8] | — | — / — / — |
| R15 | One- and Two-Family Residential (15,000 sf) | res_sf | 15,000 sf[9] | 3 ft[10] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| IWD | Industrial — Warehousing and Distribution | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R8 | One- and Two-Family Residential (8,000 sf) | res_sf | 8,000 sf[11] | 3 ft[12] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R20 | One- and Two-Family Residential (20,000 sf) | res_sf | 20,000 sf[13] | 3 ft[14] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| MUL | Mixed-Use Limited | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| OL | Office Limited | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RS7.5 | Single-Family Residential (7,500 sf) | res_sf | 7,500 sf[15] | 3 ft[16] | 0.45[17] | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RM15 | Multifamily Residential (15 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 15[18] | — | — / — / — |
| RM9 | Multifamily Residential (9 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 9[19] | — | — / — / — |
| CL | Commercial Limited | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RM20 | Multifamily Residential (20 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 20[20] | — | — / — / — |
| IR | Industrial — Restrictive | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RS15 | Single-Family Residential (15,000 sf) | res_sf | 15,000 sf[21] | 3 ft[22] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R6-A | One- and Two-Family Residential — Alternative (6,000 sf) | res_sf | 6,000 sf[23] | 3 ft[24] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| SCR | Shopping Center — Regional | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R6 | One- and Two-Family Residential (6,000 sf) | res_sf | 6,000 sf[25] | 3 ft[26] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| SCC | Shopping Center — Community | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RM6 | Multifamily Residential (6 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 6[27] | — | — / — / — |
| RS20 | Single-Family Residential (20,000 sf) | res_sf | 20,000 sf[28] | 3 ft[29] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R8-A | One- and Two-Family Residential — Alternative (8,000 sf) | res_sf | 8,000 sf[30] | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| MUL-A-NS | Mixed-Use Limited — Alternative (No-Sign variant) | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R40 | One- and Two-Family Residential (40,000 sf) | res_sf | 40,000 sf[31] | 3 ft[32] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| MUL-A | Mixed-Use Limited — Alternative | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RM20-A-NS | Multifamily Residential — Alternative (20 du/ac, No-Sign) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 20[33] | — | — / — / — |
| SCN | Shopping Center — Neighborhood | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| MUN | Mixed-Use Neighborhood | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| R30 | One- and Two-Family Residential (30,000 sf) | res_sf | 30,000 sf[34] | 3 ft[35] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RS3.75 | Single-Family Residential (3,750 sf) | res_sf | 3,750 sf[36] | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RM9-NS | Multifamily Residential (9 du/ac, No-Sign) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 9[37] | — | — / — / — |
| CS-A | Commercial Services — Alternative | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| IG | Industrial — General | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| OG | Office General | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| OR20-A | Office-Residential — Alternative (20 du/ac cap) | spec | — | — | — | — | 20[38] | — | — / — / — |
| RM4 | Multifamily Residential (4 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 4[39] | — | — / — / — |
| RM40 | Multifamily Residential (40 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 40[40] | — | — / — / — |
| RS30 | Single-Family Residential (30,000 sf) | res_sf | 30,000 sf[41] | 3 ft[42] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| MUG-A | Mixed-Use General — Alternative | spec | — | — | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| OR20-A-NS | Office-Residential — Alternative (20 du/ac, No-Sign) | spec | — | — | — | — | 20[43] | — | — / — / — |
| OR20-NS | Office-Residential (20 du/ac, No-Sign) | spec | — | — | — | — | 20[44] | — | — / — / — |
| RM15-A | Multifamily Residential — Alternative (15 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 15[45] | — | — / — / — |
| RM20-A | Multifamily Residential — Alternative (20 du/ac) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 20[46] | — | — / — / — |
| RM9-A-NS | Multifamily Residential — Alternative (9 du/ac, No-Sign) | res_mf | — | — | — | — | 9[47] | — | — / — / — |
| RS40 | Single-Family Residential (40,000 sf) | res_sf | 40,000 sf[48] | 3 ft[49] | — | — | — | — | — / — / — |
| RS5 | Single-Family Residential (5,000 sf) | res_sf | 5,000 sf[50] | 3 ft[51] | 0.5[52] | — | — | — | — / — / — |
Confidence: confirmed partial under review not found
Overlays
Designated portions of the Metro Nashville area with a UZO suffix on the Zoning Map (BL2000-476); extends into portions of the Antioch area. Confirmed via Metro Nashville GIS Layer 13 — 1 UZO polygon intersects the Antioch study area.
Properties within the FAA Part 77 imaginary surface area of Nashville International Airport (BNA); covers portions of the Antioch area. Confirmed via Metro Nashville GIS Layer 12 — Antioch bounding box intersects Airport Impact overlay (Ordinance O73-650, 1974-12-23).
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year floodplain) within Metro Nashville-Davidson County (FIRM Community Panel 47037C). GIS Layer 19 confirmed 5+ floodplain polygons intersect the Antioch area.
Designated arterials and corridors in the Antioch area. GIS Layer 16 confirms 5 CDO polygons in the Antioch area, all under Ordinance BL2019-1581 (case 2019Z-054PR-001, effective ~2019-05-23). Applies to specific corridor road segments.
Multiple UDO-designated neighborhoods within the Antioch area. GIS Layer 10 confirms 10 UDO polygons across: Hamilton Hills (BL2005-825), Lenox Village (BL2005-703), Ridgeview (BL2007-96), Murfreesboro Pike/Pin Hook Road (BL2013-375), Murfreesboro Pike at Una Antioch (BL2016-295), Edge-O-Lake (BL2017-701), Payne Road Residential (BL2017-1004), Ridgeview Amendment (BL2016-325), RIDGEVIEW SECTIONS 6 & 7 (BL2025-877), Murfreesboro Pike (BL2013-489).
Historic preservation, conservation, or landmark designations by Metro Council on recommendation of the Metro Historic Zoning Commission (MHZC). GIS query of Layer 4 (Historic Preservation Overlay) found 0 features in the Antioch study area.
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Quirks & notes
- JURISDICTION: Antioch is NOT an incorporated city. It is an unincorporated community/neighborhood in southeastern Davidson County, governed by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (est. 1963). Zoning authority is Metro Nashville Title 17. Slug antioch-tn retained for searchability but jurisdiction_type=unincorporated_cdp.
- GIS: Metro Nashville GIS (maps.nashville.gov) is the authoritative zoning data source. Correct service is Zoning_Landuse/Zoning/MapServer/14 (Layer 14: Zoning). Spatial query over Antioch bounding box (-86.75/36.00 to -86.60/36.12) returned 1,181 parcel features with 52 unique zone types. GIS also provides overlay layers (UZO=13, AIO=12, FPO=19, CDO=16, UDO=10).
- DISTRICTS: All 52 zone types found in the Antioch GIS area are confirmed GIS-sourced. Dimensional standards (setbacks, heights, coverage) are inherited from Nashville-tn.json (same Title 17 code). This profile documents Antioch-specific zone type inventory rather than duplicating all dimensional tables from nashville-tn.json.
- UDO: 10 Urban Design Overlays confirmed in Antioch area, including notable named districts: Lenox Village, Hamilton Hills, Ridgeview, Murfreesboro Pike at Una Antioch, Edge-O-Lake, Payne Road, Murfreesboro Pike/Pin Hook Road.
- STR: Metro Nashville STR legislative history: BL2014-951 (effective 2015-02-26, first STR ordinance), BL2016-381, BL2016-492, BL2017-608, BL2020-187 (current framework). Grandfathering date: February 26, 2015 (pre-ordinance STRs immune under TCA §13-24-102).
- AIRPORT: Nashville International Airport (BNA) is approximately 3 miles northeast of the Antioch area; Airport Impact Overlay (O73-650, 1974) confirmed via GIS to cover portions of the Antioch study area.
Formulas
Definitions
- height
- Stories-based cap in most R/RS districts; height-control planes per §17.12.060 impose additional envelope along property lines
- setbacks
- Street (front) setbacks per Table 17.12.030A (single/two-family) and Table 17.12.030B; side/rear per §17.12.040 and District Bulk Tables 17.12.020A-D
- lot_coverage
- far
- parking
Massing explorer
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| District | Category | Height | FAR | Coverage | Setbacks | Parking | Density | Min lot | Overlays |
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Research status
Publication gates
| primary url present | passed | source.primary_url = https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT17ZO (authoritative Metro Nashville code, not an aggregator) |
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| no aggregator cited | passed | scan clean — no zoneomics, steadily, siteplanguide, sitedesignguide, siteplancreator, propwire, zonara, or unzoned domains cited |
| confidence tags full form | passed | All confirmed district standards carry §-citations (§17.08.020, §17.12.020 Table A/B/C/D); overlay ordinances cited by BL number; GIS-sourced district counts documented |
| overlays have parameters trigger confidence | passed | 6 overlays all have non-empty params, trigger (including GIS confirmation), and ordinance citation. UDO and CDO are partial with paired what_is_confirmed/what_is_missing. |
| preempt section city specific | passed | Tennessee is not on the active-preemption state list requiring non-empty preemptions; 3 TN preemption laws recorded with city-specific qualifying_condition_checked noting Antioch's governance by Metro Nashville-Davidson |
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