HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Hendersonville is one step closer to putting a temporary ban on building new high-density apartments in order to help the city stay on top of the city’s fast growth.

If the ordinance passes, contractors will not be allowed to build apartment buildings for at least nine months.

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Hendersonville is experiencing a surge of growth with 40 subdivisions under construction. Mayor Jamie Clary says there have been growing complaints of traffic and congestion in the city.

To help catch up with the community’s growth, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen are proposing the nine-month ban on approving any new permits to build high-density apartments in the city.

A vote on moratorium passed 11-1 during th

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