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Permits & Regulations
Annexation
If the proposed development site
is located outside the incorporated limits of Collierville, the
review process begins with the annexation of the site. The Town
will annex property if it is determined to be feasible to
appropriately serve the property. Consideration is given not
only to utilities such as water and sewer, but also garbage
collection and fire and police response. The developer must
submit a request for annexation to the Planning Division in
order to be considered by the Planning Commission. At the time a
property is annexed, a recommendation must also be made to zone
the property in accordance with the Town’s zoning districts. A
request for zoning can be filed concurrently with the annexation
application. Applications or more information can be obtained
from the Town of Collierville’s Planning Division at
901-457-2360. The Town of Collierville
Planning Commission makes a recommendation to the Collierville
Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding the annexation and
subsequent zoning of a property. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
approve (or deny) ordinances relating to the annexation and
zoning of the subject property.
Development Process
The Town of Collierville offers a
“One Stop Shop” for project review. The “One Stop Shop” allows a
developer to meet with representatives from the Planning,
Engineering, and Construction Codes Divisions, as well as
representatives from the Fire and Public Services Departments.
The Town of Collierville strongly encourages developers to take
advantage of the “One Stop Shop” review process by scheduling a
pre-application conference with representatives from Town
Departments involved in the development process. The
pre-application conference allows the developer to resolve any
potential problems before development begins and provides the
various Town Departments with a better understanding of the
project. This helps shorten the review time when actual
development begins.
A pre-application conference can be arranged by contacting the
Town of Collierville’s Planning Division at 901-457-2360.
Development Agreement
A Development Agreement is
required on all property where water, sewer, drainage
facilities, streetlights, street improvements or other public
improvements are necessary, either on the property or off-site.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorizes the Mayor to execute
a Development Agreement between the Town and a developer.
Development Agreements shall cover one hundred percent of the
required public improvements by the developer and shall include
all fees associated with the development project as well as a
surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit for such
improvements. For additional information, contact the
Engineering Office at 901-457-2360.
Subdivisions/Platting
The division of property into
lots or tracts in Collierville is governed by the rules of
Tennessee State Law, Town of Collierville Zoning Ordinance, and
the Town of Collierville Subdivision Regulations. Any division
of property into two or more lots containing five acres or less,
or any division of property requiring new street or utility
construction is a subdivision and must be approved by the Town
of Collierville Planning Commission. It is the policy of the
Planning Commission to consider each proposed subdivision
development on its merits in context with existing or planned
land use, population and traffic distribution, and the long-term
needs and best interests of the community. The mere compliance
with the minimum standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations does not grant to the developer an
implicit or explicit right to subdivision approval.
The procedures for review and approval of a subdivision consists
of three steps:
- MASTER PLAN: The Master
Plan is the overall plan for a proposed subdivision. It is
recommended that an applicant consult with the Development
Department to schedule a pre-application conference before
submitting a Master Plan to the Planning Commission. The
Master Plan is a preliminary design of the proposed
subdivision. The Planning Commission is responsible for
reviewing and approving (or denying) the Subdivision Master
Plan. In most cases, the Planning Commission will attach
Conditions of Approval to the Master Plan approval.
In general, information submitted as part of the preliminary
design includes: a topographical base map, phasing plan, tree
survey and conceptual tree preservation plan, general location
and size of required storm water detention,
floodplain/floodway information, boundary survey, and, a
layout plan showing dimensions and sizes of all proposed lots,
streets, easements, and building setbacks.
- CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS:
Construction drawings are required to be submitted to the
Engineering Division in conjunction with the submission of a
Final Subdivision Plat to the Planning Division. The
Construction Drawings are the fully engineered design of the
improvements to be installed for the subdivision and must be
prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee.
- FINAL PLAT: Within one year of
approval of the Master Plan, a Final Plat application shall be
submitted to the Planning Division. The Planning Commission is
responsible for reviewing and approving (or denying) the Final
Plat. In most cases, the Planning Commission will attach
Conditions of Approval to the Final Plat approval. Upon
approval of the subdivision by the Planning Commission, the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider approval of a
Development Agreement for the required public improvements.
The Final Plat, when approved and recorded, serves as the
permanent record for that specific subdivision. The Final Plat
shows the lots, rights-of-way, and easements of that
subdivision. The Final Plat is recorded in the Office of the
Shelby County Register.
For additional information,
contact the Planning Division at 901-457-2360.
Site Plans
Site Plan approval is required
for new buildings and building additions, manufactured buildings
proposed to be moved on to a site, or site alterations,
including new parking lots. The Town of Collierville Zoning
Ordinance and Design Standards Manual govern the development of
a site plan. Site Plans require review and approval by the
Planning Commission, Design Review Commission (or Historic
District Commission if located in the Historic District), and
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
The procedures for review and approval of a site plan consists
of three steps:
- PRELIMINARY PLAN: The
Preliminary Plan is the overall plan for a proposed site plan
development. It is recommended that an applicant consult with
the Development Department to schedule a pre-application
conference before submitting a Preliminary Site Plan to the
Planning Commission. The Preliminary Site Plan may include a
Master Plan that is then developed in phases. The Planning
Commission is responsible for reviewing and approving (or
denying) the Preliminary Site Plan. In most cases, the
Planning Commission will attach Conditions of Approval to the
Preliminary Site Plan approval.
In general, information submitted as part of the Preliminary
Site Plan includes: a topographical base map, phasing plan,
tree survey and conceptual tree preservation plan, traffic
impact information, general location and size of required
storm water detention, floodplain/floodway information,
boundary survey, and a plan showing the location of proposed
structures, landscape areas, curb cuts, parking lot layout,
proposed streets, easements, and building setbacks.
- CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS:
Construction drawings are required to be submitted to the
Engineering Division in conjunction with the submission of a
Final Site Plan application to the Planning Division. The
Construction Drawings are the fully engineered design of the
improvements to be installed for the subdivision and must be
prepared by an engineer registered in the State of Tennessee.
- FINAL SITE PLAN: Within
one year of approval of the Preliminary Site Plan, a Final
Site Plan application shall be submitted to the Planning
Division. The Planning Commission makes a recommendation to
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen regarding the approval (or
denial) of the Final Site Plan. Upon approval of the site plan
by the Planning Commission, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
will consider approval of a Development Agreement for the
required public improvements.
The
Final Site Plan, when approved and recorded, serves as the
permanent record. The Final Site Plan is recorded in the Office
of the Shelby County Register.
For additional information, contact the Planning Division at
901-457-2360.
Building Permits
- Building Permits must be
obtained for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs
or change in occupancy and use.
- Building Permits must be
filled out in their entirety at time of plans submittal.
- A pre-construction meeting may
be required with the issuance of a building permit.
- All sub-component permits,
electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, and etc. will be issued
after the building permit is issued.
Plans Submittal
- A minimum of two sets of plans
must be submitted for review along with a Building Permit
application.
- Groups A, E and I occupancies,
building and structures three stories or more high or
buildings and structures 5,000 sq. ft. or more in area shall
be sealed plans by a design professional.
- Plans shall contain all
electrical, mechanical, plumbing, gas structural, elevation,
and site.
- Additional data may be
required at the discretion of the Building Official or Plans
Examiner.
- The plans shall indicate the
name of the person responsible for the design and/or the
drawing of the plans.
- The plans shall be standard
print quality and be a minimum size of 18 inches by 24 inches.
- The plans shall be drawn to a
minimum of 1/8-inch equal 1-foot scale.
- The plans shall indicate
details of all walls both rated and non-rated, how they will
terminate either at the ceiling or the roof deck. All rated
walls shall be indicated on the plans with their U.L. assembly
numbers and the materials to be used.
- Plans shall indicate all
interior and exterior doors with their types, sizes, materials
and hardware.
- Plans shall indicate all
windows to be used with their types and sizes.
- Plans shall indicate all
interior finishes including floor, wall and ceilings.
- If the cost estimate indicated
on the application for permit is not justifiable, a detailed
cost estimate indicating the total cost of the project
including building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and gas
systems, will be required to be submitted before a permit can
be issued for the project.
Permit Approval and Fees
- All plans review comments must
be addressed prior to approval of Permit.
- Building Permits must be
approved and signed by Fire Marshal, Engineering and Planning
Divisions prior to being approved by the Construction Codes
Division.
- Fees are processed per permit
and plans data and are due upon issuance of permit
Signage
All signage is reviewed by the
Town of Collierville’s Design Review Commission (DRC) or
Historic District Commission if located in the Historic
District. The DRC is responsible for reviewing and approving (or
denying) all applications for permanent business signs. In most
cases, the DRC will attach Conditions of Approval to the
approval. Many shopping centers have an approved Sign Policy,
which allows for the proposed signage to be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Division. Pole signs, billboards, and
signs located above or on a roof are not permitted in
Collierville. The amount of signage allowed for a specific
business is based on the amount of lineal building frontage the
particular business has. The size, type, illumination, and
location of signage is regulated by the Town of Collierville’s
Zoning Ordinance. The style or design of the sign, including
colors, is regulated by the Town of Collierville’s Design
Standards Manual.
Temporary signage, such as banners or construction signs, are
permitted in specific circumstances and are subject to specific
regulations. Grand opening banners are permitted for a period of
time not to exceed thirty days. Banners for other uses are
limited to a maximum of four times per year, in one-week
intervals. The size and placement of the banner are regulated by
the Town of Collierville’s Zoning Ordinance.
For additional information regarding permanent signage, contact
the Planning Division at 901-457-2360. For additional
information regarding temporary signage, contact Code Compliance
at 901-457-2360.
State Permits
A corporation not presently doing
business in the State of Tennessee can obtain authority to do so
by filing an application with the Secretary of State in
Nashville, Tennessee. The filing fee for articles of
Incorporation in Tennessee is $100.
All companies have the option of incorporating and obtaining a
Certificate of Authority to do business in Tennessee. The
application requires a copy of the company’s Articles of
Incorporation. The fee is $600. For additional assistance in
incorporating or obtaining a Certificate of Authority, contact
the Secretary of State’s Office, Corporate Section, 312 Eighth
Ave. N., 6th Floor William R. Snodgrass Tower, Nashville, TN
37243 at 615-741-2286.
Sales Tax Permits
Every person, partnership,
corporation, or other organization selling, renting, or leasing
taxable items in Tennessee must apply to the Department of
Revenue for sales and use tax permit. Information needed to
complete an application for sales and use tax permit is as
follows:
- Social Security number – the
business owner’s if it is solely owned; each partner if it is
a partnership; and the president’s and officer's if it is a
corporation.
- Federal employer's
identification number assigned by the U. S. Internal Revenue
Service (not required for a sole proprietorship).
- Signatures – the individual
owner’s if it is solely owned; the individual owner, partner
or officer it is a corporation.
There is no charge to apply for a
sales and use tax permit. For additional information, contact
the Tax Payers Service Division of the Tennessee Department of
Revenue at 615-253-0600.
Water Pollution Permits
An application for a permit to
discharge wastewater must be filled with the Division of Water
Pollution Control. Any industrial waste discharge to a municipal
system is subject to the municipality’s pretreatment program.
For additional information contact the Division of Water
Pollution Control, Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation, 6th floor L&C annex, 401 Church Street, Nashville,
TN 37243-1534 at 1-615-532-0625.
Solid Waste Management
The Division of Solid Waste
Management administers two regulatory programs including solid
waste disposal and hazardous waste management. The “Tennessee
Hazardous Waste Management Act” regulates the storage,
transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste in the
state. The Division operates a permit program for transporters,
treaters, storers, and disposers of hazardous wastes and
requires a manifest system for tracking the transportation of
hazardous wastes from origination to final destination. For
additional information, please contact the Department of
Environment & Conservation, 5ht Floor, L&C Tower, 401 Church
Street, Nashville, TN 37243-1535.
Occupational Safety and
Health
Under the provisions of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH act), as the
employer, you must provide a workplace free from recognized
hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, death or
serious physical harm to your employees regardless of the size
of your business. You must comply with OSHA standards and
regulations under the OSH Act. You must also be familiar with
those OSHA standards and regulations that apply to your
workplace and make copies of them available to employees upon
request.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development,
Division of Occupational Safety and Health is responsible for
the enforcement of this law in Tennessee. They also have a no
cost consulting service to assist employers get into compliance
with this law without citations and/or penalties. For additional
information, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and
Workforce Development, TOSHA Division, 710 James Robertson
Parkway, 3rd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243-0659, 615-741-2793.
Air Pollution
The Division of Air Pollution
Control of the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment
was established to safeguard the air and be responsible for
setting and enforcing standards and emission limits for the
control of air pollution. The Division functions as the
administrative agency of the Air Pollution Control Board.
The Air Pollution Control Section of the Memphis-Shelby County
Health Department is responsible for overseeing compliance with
agency regulations and the Tennessee Air Quality Act within
Shelby County. The Section is responsible for authorizing
construction, operation, and modification of sources of air
pollution by industry. Owners or operators of any new source of
air contaminants must obtain advance written authorization to
construct. Section approval is also required prior to any
modification that may alter the character or quality of emission
of air pollutants from a permitted or existing source. To
receive permit authorization, an applicant must demonstrate use
of the pollution control equipment and that emissions will not
cause or contribute to adverse environmental impacts.
A Construction Permit is also required before work is begun on
the modification of an existing facility that may emit air
contaminants.
An Operating Permit must be applied for within 30 days after the
facility begins operation, unless a stack test has to be
performed, giving the company up to 6 months to apply. The
Division may require submission of monitoring data to
demonstrate compliance with applicable rules. An operating
permit is subject to review every 1 to 5 years, depending on the
size of the facility. Under the Clean Air Act of 1990, no permit
shall be issued for a period of over 5 years.
For additional information, contact the Division of Air
Pollution, Memphis-Shelby County Health Department, 814
Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 at 1-901-544-7775. |
