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Farragut, Tennessee Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.9

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

44 days

6-7 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$11,550

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$8,800

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,000

residential

Plan Review Fee

$750

per application

Delay Risk

33%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Engineered site plan
✓ Architectural design review (Community Design Standards)
✓ Tree preservation plan
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Erosion & sediment control plan
✓ Fire department review
✓ Utility permits (First Utility District)
✓ Landscape plan
✓ Neighborhood compatibility review

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Upscale community with detailed review process. Farragut Municipal Planning Commission oversees development. Design standards strictly enforced. Pre-application meetings encouraged.

Recent Changes

September 2025: Updated Farragut Community Design Standards with enhanced architectural requirements. Landscape buffer requirements increased for new subdivisions adjacent to existing neighborhoods.

Rezone Probability

58%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(865) 966-7057

Official Website

https://www.townoffarragut.org/149/Community-Development

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