A large part of the Hillsboro-West End neighborhood is subject to a Conservation Zoning Overlay.  For more information about Conservation Zoning in the Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood, please contact the Metro Historic Zoning Commission, at 862-7970 or visit their website at:

http://www.nashville.gov/Historical-Commission.aspx

The following documents provide some reference material about Conservation Zoning:

Map of HWEN Conservation Zoning District (revised 2014)

FAQ - Get answers to your questions at a glance.

Conservation Zoning Guidelines for Hillsboro-West End District - See how the guidelines affect new construction, accessory buildings, additions, demolition and building relocations

Obtaining a Preservation Permit - You will need this before a building permit for certain construction projects if your property is within the Conservation Zoning district

Block Captain's Handbook (Revised 2014) - For further information and more materials, feel free to contact Martha Stinson, CZ Co-Chair, 615-944-5354, martha@traceventures.com

Hillsboro-West End National Register Nomination (5 MB file) - Placed on the register in 1993 for the largest, cohesive collection of early 20^th century houses in all of Nashville

Base Zoning

Base Zoning applies to all property in Nashville -- the zoning of a lot determines allowable land use, setbacks, and other restrictions.  In areas with Conservation Zoning, the Conservation Zoning guidelines work as an "overlay" in addition to the Base Zoning.  For lots that are not in the Conservation Zoning district, only Base Zoning applies.

To find out what the base zoning of a lot is, use the Metro Planning Commission Map Site and reference the Metro Zoning Code.  You may also contact a zoning examiner at Metro Codes.