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Planning & Zoning

The Planning Department provides technical assistance to the Smyrna Municipal Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Town Council to ensure that all new residential, commercial, and industrial developments meet the guidelines set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations and Design Review to safeguard neighborhoods, the community, and the investments of citizens. The department also provide mapping assistance and coordinates the long-range planning activities of the Town of Smyrna.

Pursuant to TCA §8-44-112 and the Town's written policy, public comment may be made during certain periods at applicable meetings. To apply to speak under Citizens' Comments for any board and committee meetings, please click here to fill out an application. Applications must be completed no later than 4:30 P.M. on the business day prior to the scheduled meeting you wish to speak at and request to be placed under the public comment section for that particular meeting. You must provide your name, address and telephone number and the purpose of the public comment.

In compliance with House Bill 375/Senate Bill 988, the Town of Smyrna provides cost basis documentation for fees exceeding $250.00.

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Manuals, Fees & Guidelines15 documents

Ordinances3 documents

  • Front Street Historic District
    document Header Front Street Historic District
  • Sign Ordinance - Updated April 2026
    document Header Sign Ordinance - Updated April 2026
  • Zoning Ordinance, Updated July 2026
    document Header Zoning Ordinance, Updated July 2026

Development Regulations & Fees6 documents

  • Critical Lot Regulations
    document Header Critical Lot Regulations
  • Design Review Manual
    document Header Design Review Manual
  • Development Agreement
    document Header Development Agreement
  • Impact Fees: Implemented October 1, 2023
    document Header Impact Fees: Implemented October 1, 2023
  • Land Development Handbook
    document Header Land Development Handbook
  • Subdivision Regulations
    document Header Subdivision Regulations

Maps and Plans6 documents

  • Comprehensive Plan: Adopted December 2021
    document Header Comprehensive Plan: Adopted December 2021
  • Future Land Use Plan: Adopted December 2021
    document Header Future Land Use Plan: Adopted December 2021
  • Interactive Major Thoroughfare Plan
    document Header Interactive Major Thoroughfare Plan
  • Major Thoroughfare Plan, Updated June 2025
    document Header Major Thoroughfare Plan, Updated June 2025
  • Rocky Fork Road to McEwen Drive Corridor Study
    document Header Rocky Fork Road to McEwen Drive Corridor Study
  • Smyrna Mobility Plan, May 2025
    document Header Smyrna Mobility Plan, May 2025

Board & Committee Applications16 documents

Planning Commission4 documents

  • 2026 Meeting & Submittal Calendar
    document Header 2026 Meeting & Submittal Calendar
  • Annexation Request Application
    document Header Annexation Request Application
  • Rezoning Request Application
    document Header Rezoning Request Application
  • Site Plan & Plat Application
    document Header Site Plan & Plat Application

Board of Zoning Appeals1 document

  • BZA Application
    document Header BZA Application

Historic Zoning Commission1 document

  • HZC Application
    document Header HZC Application

Signs, Food Trucks, Floodplain Development & Transient Vendors Applications9 documents

Signs, Banners & Flags Permits2 documents

  • Sign Permit Application
    document Header Sign Permit Application
  • Temporary Sign Permit Application
    document Header Temporary Sign Permit Application

Food Trucks, Canteen Trucks & Ice Cream Trucks4 documents

  • Food Truck Rally Permit
    document Header Food Truck Rally Permit
  • Mobile Food Vendor Permit
    document Header Mobile Food Vendor Permit
  • Mobile Food Vendor Permit - Spanish
    document Header Mobile Food Vendor Permit - Spanish
  • Property Owner Permit - Mobile Food Vendor
    document Header Property Owner Permit - Mobile Food Vendor

Floodplain Development1 document

  • Floodplain Development Permit
    document Header Floodplain Development Permit

Transient Vendor Permits2 documents

  • Property Owner - Transient Vendor Permit 2026
    document Header Property Owner - Transient Vendor Permit 2026
  • Transient Vendor Application
    document Header Transient Vendor Application