Rutherford County Planning & Engineering Office will be closing at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023 for installation of carpet.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, October 2, 2023. 

Applications 

For new & replacement accessory structures, additions, pools, sheds, covered patios, etc., please complete the following packet application: Accessory Structures & Additions.

Please use this link as an example of how to complete this application on STEP.

Please use this link as an example of how to complete this application on SEPTIC. 

For new & replacement single family dwellings, additional dwelling units or conversion of an ADU please complete the following packet application: New & Replacement SFDs & ADUs

Please use this link as an example of how to complete this application on SEPTIC.

Please include all of the required information requested on all forms and e-mail completed application packets to [email protected]. Once you have emailed your application, please call us @ 615-898-7730 to make your payment.

Applications will not be processed until payment is received. 

All other application forms can also be found on our Forms page.

Please be advised that the fees for Planning and Engineering Department application reviews have increased as of July 1, 2023. 

Planning and Engineering Fee Changes 2023 

Agendas

Planning Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals 

Planning Documents/Ordinances

Zoning Ordinance - Amended through August 17, 2023
Subdivision Regulation - Amended through December 12, 2022
Long Range Transportation Plan
Urban Growth Boundaries
Rutherford County's Comprehensive Plan
Rutherford County's Comprehensive Plan Suburban Belt - Adopted Centers and Character Areas Map