The Planning and Zoning Department consists of the Community Development Planner who is responsible for reviewing and enforcing Town zoning laws and ordinances that have been approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
Planning Staff reviews all applications for development within the Town of Thompson’s Station. Most projects are also reviewed by the Planning Commission. Planning Staff provides information in the form of a staff report with a recommendation to the Commission.
Planning Applications on GeoCivix
The Town of Thompson's Station utilizes an electronic plan review system, GeoCivix for all planning applications. Use the drop down menus below to view available applications and the corresponding checklists and documents:
Construction Plans
Applications for constructions drawings related to a preliminary plat.
Site Plans
A Site Plan is required for all forms of residential, nonresidential, and mixed-use development within the existing zoning district. Site plans are not required for individual single-family homes.
Preliminary Plats
Application for a subdivision of land for 5 more lots. A concept plan is required to be submitted prior to the preliminary plat.
Final Plats
Applications for a subdivision of land. A minor subdivision (4 or less lots).
Performance Bonds
Maintenance Bonds
Grading
Applications for land disturbance associated with a set of approved construction documents or an approved site plan.
Residential Business
Application is used to apply for a residential based business or home occupation (Zoning) Permit.
Right-of-Way (ROW)
Applications for any work within Town Right-of-Way.
Variance
Applications for a variance from any zoning standard in the Land Development Ordinance.
Rezoning
Application for a change of a base zoning district.
Annexation
Applications for any annexation of territory into the Town.
Zoning Verification Letter
A letter provided by Town Staff that indicates the Town’s determined opinion of zoning for a particular property.
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 |
| 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 |