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.

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Manuals, Fees & Guidelines13 documents

Ordinances3 documents

  • Sign Ordinance
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  • Zoning Ordinance
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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 2023
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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 Applications15 documents

Planning Commission3 documents

  • Annexation Request Application
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  • Rezoning Request Application
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  • Site Plan & Plat Application
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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 Applications5 documents

Signs, Banners & Flags Permits2 documents

  • Sign Permit Application
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  • Banner Permit Application
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Food Trucks, Canteen Trucks & Ice Cream Trucks2 documents

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

  • Floodplain Development Permit
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