The Development Guides provide step by step guide to the process and links to key documents that will be helpful whether you are an experienced developer operating in Metro Nashville Davidson County or brand new to the process. The Development Guides cover everything from pre-application meetings, to plan review, permitting, inspections, project close-out for many types of residential water/sewer, commercial water/sewer, infill, and stormwater projects. If you are beginning a process that requires sign-off from Metro Water Services Development Services, we highly recommend that you start with a review of the applicable Development Guide save yourself time and money.
Start with a high-level view of the processes to secure the necessary signoffs to receive a Building Permit, as well as various other associated permits.
Develop your understanding of project requirements early in the process.
The Lay and Deed function ensures that local growth is enabled but also appropriately regulated and legally recorded, as required by law.
An "infill" project is one that involves either the new or significant redevelopment of a lot that is not a part of a grading permitted subdivision.
See the step-by-step process for securing a residential Building Permit.
Learn about the steps required to secure a Building Permit for a commercial or multifamily facility.
Follow this guide to understand the Stormwater permitting process and the steps required.
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