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Brentwood, Tennessee Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

7.4

Friction Index High Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

60 days

8-9 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$18,400

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$14,500

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,800

residential

Plan Review Fee

$1,100

per application

Delay Risk

45%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application with detailed plans
✓ Engineered site plan with detailed topography
✓ Architectural review board approval
✓ Tree preservation plan (50% canopy required)
✓ Stormwater management plan (enhanced standards)
✓ Erosion & sediment control plan
✓ Traffic impact analysis
✓ Fire department review
✓ Utility connection permits
✓ Landscape plan with native species requirements
✓ Neighborhood compatibility review
✓ Open space dedication (15% minimum)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Thorough review process reflecting affluent community standards. Architectural review board active. Pre-application meetings mandatory for subdivisions. Strict adherence to design guidelines.

Recent Changes

August 2025: Updated residential design standards requiring enhanced architectural diversity within subdivisions (no more than 3 of same plan in 10 consecutive lots). Impact fees increased 10% in January 2026.

Rezone Probability

42%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(615) 371-0060

Official Website

https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/departments/building-codes

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