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Smyrna, Tennessee Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.0

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

23 days

3 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$6,550

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$5,000

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,150

residential

Plan Review Fee

$400

per application

Delay Risk

13%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Erosion control plan
✓ Fire department review
✓ Utility permits (Smyrna Water)
✓ Tree protection plan (subdivisions)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Efficient permitting department. Nissan headquarters area seeing significant growth. Standard residential processed quickly.

Recent Changes

No significant regulatory changes in the past 12 months. Stable fee schedule and zoning environment. Sam Ridley Parkway corridor overlay adopted Q3 2025.

Rezone Probability

77%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(615) 459-9710

Official Website

https://www.townofsmyrna.org/government/departments/codes-department

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