The Building and Codes Department provides review of building permit requests and conducts inspections in accordance with the adopted International Building Codes (IBC) standards.
Permit Applications
To obtain a building permit, please submit an application through the Town's electronic plan review system, GeoCivix. See the list below for all applications available through the Building and Inspection Category in GeoCivix and the required documentation needed for submittal:
Note: A permit will not be issued until both the Town Planner and Building Codes Official have reviewed and signed off on the site plans / building plans.
A Building Permit is required to construct, alter, repair, enlarge, move, renovate, demolish, or permanently place any building, or structure.
Thompson's Station uses the 2015 IRC Building Code (Eff 01/01/2018)
A Swimming Pool Permit is required for any residential or commercial pool, both above and in ground. The below documents need to be reviewed, completed and submitted with the application.
Pool Permit Submittal Checklist
A Blasting Permit is required for use of any explosive for the following purposes:
- Demolition of a Structure
- Removal of Rock or Earth
An Event Permit is required to host an event at a Town Park or rent the Community Center.
A miscellaneous building request should be used for applicants wishing to request activities not listed in other available permits.
Signs
- Master Sign Plan / Program
- Billboard Sign Face Replacement
- Temporary Sign Permit
Minor Property Improvements
- Porch / Patio / Deck
- Shed
- Retaining Wall
- Extended Driveways
- Detached Garage
Fees
Please refer to the Municipal Code for a complete list of fees. Exact fees will be determined upon submission.
For a detailed Fee Estimate contact Susan Fox at 615-794-4333 ext. 12.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Development Concept Presentation | $250.00 |
| Residential Site Plan | $5.00 per acre + $15.00 per lot |
| Non-Residential Site Plan | $5.00 per acre + $50.00 per lot |
| Residential Preliminary Plat | $10.00 per acre + $20.00 per lot |
| Non-Residential Preliminary Plat | $10.00 per acre + .$100.00 per lot |
| Residential Final Plat | $25.00 per acre + $50.00 per lot |
| Non-Residential Final Plat | $25.00 per acre + $150.00 per lot |
| Residential Construction Drawing | $ . 75 per linear foot of roadway |
| Non-Residential Construction Drawing | $70.00 per acre |
| Residential Revision to Final Plat | $100.00 per affected lot |
| Non-Residential Revision to Final Plat | $150.00 per affected lot |
| Residential Single Lot Site Plan | $25.00 |
| Non-Residential Single Lot Site Plan | $.30 per gross square footage |
| Commercial Site Plan Review (existing structures) | $.10 per gross square footage |
| Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) application* | $100.00 |
| Construction Board of Appeals application | $100.00 |
| Plat Recording Fees | $25.00 per sheet (mylar copies only) |
| Re-zone | $250.00 |
| Third Party Plan Review | Pass through cost per Ordinance 04-00.1 |
| Change of Use Review for Zoning Compliance | $ .10 per gross square footage |
| Permit Fees | |
|---|---|
| Residential and Commercial Building Permits | $.45 square foot - $100.00 minimum |
| Re-inspection Fee | $50.00 |
| Residential Remodel | $.10 square foot - $100.00 minimum |
| Commercial Remodel | $.20 square foot - $100.00 minimum |
| Demolition | $100.00 |
| Driveway /Right-of-Way | $50.00 |
| In-Ground Swimming Pool | $300.00 |
| Above-Ground Swimming Pool (>2 foot depth) | $50.00 |
| Deck | $50.00 |
| Home Occupation | $10.00 |
| Sign | $50.00 per sign |
| Master Sign Plan/Program | $150.00 |
| Temporary Sign Permit | $10.00 |
| Billboard Sign Face Replacement | $200.00 |
| Temporary Use/Event (staff level approval)* | $10.00 |
| Temporary Structures (tents, sales trailers, etc.) | $50.00 |
| Retaining Walls | $100.00 + any pass through charges |
| Third Party Plan Review | Pass through cost per Ordinance 04-001 |
| House/Building Moving | $250.00 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Illegal Temporary Signs (removal charge) | $25.00 |
| Cancelled Permit | 10% Review - $25.00 minimum |
| Replacement Permit (related to natural disaster) | $100.00 |
| Early Review of Letters of Credit/Bond | $500.00 |
| Annual Application for Sewer Haulers | $50.00 |
Impact Fee per Development Unit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land Use | Unit | Roads | Parks | Total |
| Single-Family Detached | Dwelling | $4,154 | $564 | $4,718 |
| Multi-Family | Dwelling | $3,221 | $378 | $3,599 |
| Mobile Home Park | Pad | $2,200 | $564 | $2,764 |
| Senior Adult Housing, Detached | Dwelling | $1,874 | $564 | $2,438 |
| Senior Adult Housing, Attached | Dwelling | $1,628 | $378 | $2,006 |
| Golf Course | Acre | $1,189 | $0 | $1,189 |
| Hotel/Motel | Room | $2,578 | $0 | $2,578 |
| Retail/Commercial/Shopping Center | 1,000 sf | $6,476 | $0 | $6,476 |
| Restaurant, Standard | 1,000 sf | $12,422 | $0 | $12,422 |
| Restaurant, Drive-Through | 1,000 sf | $27,638 | $0 | $27,638 |
| Gas Station w/Convenience Mkt | Pump | $10,723 | $0 | $10,723 |
| Office/Institutional | 1,000 sf | $4,900 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Elementary /Secondary School | 1,000 sf | $1,517 | $0 | $1,517 |
| Community College | 1,000 sf | $3,426 | $0 | $3,426 |
| Day Care Center | 1,000 sf | $4,032 | $0 | $4,032 |
| Hospital | 1,000 sf | $3,787 | $0 | $3,787 |
| Nursing Home | 1,000 sf | $2,309 | $0 | $2,309 |
| Place of Worship | 1,000 sf | $2,450 | $0 | $2,450 |
| Industrial | 1,000 sf | $1,838 | $0 | $1,838 |
| Warehouse | 1,000 sf | $952 | $0 | $952 |
| Mini-Warehouse | 1,000 sf | $822 | $0 | $822 |
Wastewater Impact Fees - Ord 2023-007
Developer Builder
Parks
Wastewater Impact Fees $
**Effluent Disposal Fee (EDU) = 250/gpd
11,238.68 $ 6,508.00 per 250/gpd
5/17/2024
Total
Codes Inspection Requests
All inspection requests should be made through GeoCivix.
After a building permit has been issued, simply log into the system and use the "My Dashboard" page to navigate to your permit or search with the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner then click the "Request Inspection" button.
Note: All electrical inspections are done through the State. Septic inspections are done through the County.
Codes Inspection
All inspection requests should be made through the Thompson's Station GeoCivix Plans & Permits webpage. Simply log into the system and use the 'My Dashboard' page to navigate to your permit or search with the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner then click the 'Request Inspection' button. Alternatively, inspections may be performed by the approved third party inspection agency at the builder's cost. Once the inspection has been performed by the third party, the builder will need to submit the inspection results through GeoCivix, the Town's electronic plan review system. To find more information, you can visit the Building and Codes page.
Please contact GeoCivix Support for help with issues concerning how to use the electronic plan submittal system. If you encounter issues with the website, you can also get support by creating a support ticket using your GeoCivix account.
Construction hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No construction is allowed on Sunday or Town observed holidays.
The up-to-date version of the Town's Municipal Code is hosted on the following Municipal Tennessee Advisory Service (MTAS) site: https://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/code/municipal-code-thompsons-station
Third Party Plan Review Process
Please visit the 3rd Party Plan Review and Inspections page for links to submit your plans.
The United States Post Office sets the regional zip codes for the area based on delivery routes. They do not reflect the municipal boundaries of local Towns and Cities. The Thompson's Station Zip Code (37179) extends into the boundaries of the City of Spring Hill so these properties will have a Thompson's Station, TN address but are actually in Spring Hill. There is similar property that lies within the northern boundary of Thompson's Station's that has a Franklin, TN address. Please refer to the map below for more information. 