This section is the primary contact for zoning compliance and inquiries.  You may email to request Zoning Certification Letter. The City of Franklin Regulations and Maps and the Zoning Districts are defined there. This division monitors, investigates and reviews land use and site design compliance, as well as enforcing the Franklin Tree, Floodplain Development and Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Administrator also maintains a list and monitors archeological, Civil War and cemetery sites.

This sections works in association with the City of Franklin Business Tax Office in verifying Zoning compliance for all businesses, including home and peddler/solicitors. 

• Zoning Letter Request ($60.00 fee)
• Permitted Uses
• Accessory Uses & Home Occupations
• Off Street Parking Standards
• Peddler/Solicitor Permit Application and Information
• Holiday Storage Application and Info

For Zoning questions or comments please contact:

Shanna McCoy - Flood Plain Administrator/Commercial Plan Review - 615-550-6631

Nathan Hollingsworth - Addressing/Residential Zoning Plan Review - 615-550-6788

William Holcomb - Addressing/Residential Zoning Plan Review - 615-550-6726

Ben Onisa - Neighborhood Resources Supervisor - 615-550-6727

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