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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.

Annexation Request Fee Increase: 

Beginning July 1, 2025, a new fee structure will be in place for annexation requests:

  • Annexation and standard zoning request: $1,000
  • Annexation and planned development request: $1,300

All other fees will remain unchanged.

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The Document Center provides easy access to public documents. Click on one of the categories below to see related documents or use the search function.

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Manuals, Fees & Guidelines13 documents

Ordinances3 documents

  • Sign Ordinance - Updated April 2026
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  • Zoning Ordinance, Updated April 2026
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  • Front Street Historic District
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Development Regulations & Fees6 documents

  • Design Review Manual
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  • Land Development Handbook
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  • Critical Lot Regulations
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  • Subdivision Regulations
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  • Impact Fees: Implemented October 1, 2023
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  • Development Agreement
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Maps and Plans4 documents

  • Major Thoroughfare Plan, Updated June 2025
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  • Future Land Use Plan: Adopted December 2021
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  • Comprehensive Plan: Adopted December 2021
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  • Rocky Fork Road to McEwen Drive Corridor Study
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Board & Committee Applications16 documents

Planning Commission4 documents

  • Annexation Request Application
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  • Rezoning Request Application
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  • Site Plan & Plat Application
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  • 2026 Meeting & Submittal Calendar
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Board of Zoning Appeals1 document

  • BZA Application
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Historic Zoning Commission1 document

  • HZC Application
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Signs, Food Trucks, Floodplain Development & Transient Vendors Applications8 documents

Signs, Banners & Flags Permits2 documents

  • Sign Permit Application
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  • Temporary Sign Permit Application
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Food Trucks, Canteen Trucks & Ice Cream Trucks3 documents

  • Mobile Food Vendor Permit
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  • Food Truck Rally Permit
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  • Mobile Food Vendor Permit - Spanish
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Floodplain Development1 document

  • Floodplain Development Permit
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Transient Vendor Permits2 documents

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