Who to Call
Who to Call
To determine if property is located within the City Limits or to obtain an address for a new building or existing structure or lot.
Call Building Official at (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.org
NUISANCE ANIMALS & ANIMAL PERMITS
The keeping of farm animals is permitted where sufficient land is available and a nuisance is not created. A permit is required. Stray dogs should be reported to the Animal Control Officer at the Cookeville Police Department (931) 520-5261. Other animals which are creating a nuisance should be reported to the Codes Enforcement Officer.
Call Codes Enforcement Officer at (931) 520-5233
Email: codesofficer@cookeville-tn.org
Annexation is the legal mechanism through which municipalities expand their boundaries. An annexation can be initiated by the city or it may be in response to a request or petition. A city may annex properties within its Urban Growth Boundary through the passage of an Ordinance by the City Council. If an area is outside a city's Urban Growth Boundary a referendum (an election in which a majority of the affected residents must vote in favor of annexation) is required before it can be annexed.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals hears appeals on interpretations of the Building Codes. The Board also regulates and determines bond amounts for moving a house with the city limits of Cookeville.
Call Building Official at (931) 520-5268.
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.orgBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals to the decisions of the Building Official as they pertain to the Zoning Code. This Board is empowered to (1) grant a variance when the requirements of the Zoning Code create a hardship; (2) grant special exceptions when so permitted by the Zoning Code; and (3) hear and decide appeals when is alleged that the Building Official is in error.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271 for questions and dates for deadlines.
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
The City requires the following inspections for all structures: (1) Setbacks and Footing (before concrete is ordered), (2) Framing, (3) Plumbing rough-in, (4) Heating and air rough-in and (5) Final (6) Certificate of Occupancy.
Before any inspections will be made, the following must be in place: (1) Access to a portable toilet for worker's use, (2) A crushed stone ramp to the site to prevent mud being tracked onto city streets, and (3) Straw bales, silt fences or other erosion control devices in order to keep soil and other debris from leaving the site.
Call Building Inspectors at (931) 520-5269
Email: buildinginspector@cookeville-tn.orgCall the Electric Warehouse (931) 526-7411 for electrical inspections.
The City requires a building permit for the construction of any new building or the alteration of an existing building; a permit is also required for the installation of signs, patio covers, garages and other building modifications.
Call Building Official at (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.org
Open burning is prohibited within City Limits without a burning permit. Apply for your permit on the day you plan to burn. The wind must be under 10 mph. Permit will be issued by phone for that day only, daylight to dark.
Please call (931) 520-5255
ALTERATION OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Alteration of natural drainage ways and constructed drainage ways is prohibited without a Drainage Alteration Permit.
Drainage Alteration Permits are issued by the City Engineer, (931) 520-5282.
Email: cityengineer@cookeville-tn.org
New construction or expansions requiring earthwork must comply with the City of Cookeville Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations.
Call Building Official at (931) 520-5 268 or Public Works at (931) 520-5249
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.org or publicworks@cookeville-tn.org
To report problems of flooding or maintenance of stormwater management systems on public and private property.
Call Public Works at (931) 520-5249
Email: publicworks@cookeville-tn.org
A permit is required to hold a garage sale within the City Limits. No more than 3 permits may be issued to one residential location during any calendar year and there must be 30 days between sales at any one location. Sales are limited between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for no more than 3 consecutive days. Permits are issued by the Codes Department and must be picked up in person. A processing fee of $2.00 is required for all permits.
For information please call (931) 520-5268
NEW CONSTRUCTION -- SEE BUILDING PERMITS
Residents may file complaints about unsafe conditions in residential or commercial buildings with our Building Official.
Call Building Official at (931) 520-5268 or Codes Officer at (931) 520-5233
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.org or codesofficer@cookeville-tn.org
Special licenses and permits are required for a variety of activities within City Limits; for information regarding fees and application procedures, call the number indicated below:
Activity Staff Member or Dept. Ext.
Building Permit - Building Official (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.orgBuilding Contractors License - Building Official (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.orgDemolition - Building Official (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.orgElectrical Construction - Electric Warehouse (931) 526-7411
Fireworks - Fire Department (931) 520-5255
Gas Hook-Up & Storage - Gas Department (931) 520-5230
Grading - Building Official (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.orgMechanical Construction - Mechanical Inspector (931) 520-5368
Email: mechanicalinspector@cookeville-tn.orgPatio Cover - Building Official (931) 520-5268
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.orgPlumbing Construction - Building Inspector (931) 520-5269
Email: buildinginspector@cookeville-tn.orgRetaining Wall Construction - Building Inspector (931) 520-5269
Email: buildinginspector@cookeville-tn.orgSewer Tap Construction - Building Inspector (931) 520-5258
Email: buildinginspector@cookeville-tn.orgSign Permit - Sign Inspector (931) 520-5233
Email: signinspector@cookeville-tn.orgStreet Construction - City Engineer (931) 520-5282
Email: cityengineer@cookeville-tn.orgTent Permit - Fire Inspector (931) 520-5269
Email: buildinginspector@cookeville-tn.org
CITY STREET MAP
Call the Chamber of Commerce at (931) 526-2211.
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.orgTAX MAPS
Call Putnam County Assessor's Office at (931) 528-8428.
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS, AERIAL PHOTOS, OR SPECIALIZED MAPS
Call GIS Manager at (931) 520-5371
Email: planningtechnician@cookeville-tn.org
The City enforces regulations dealing with property maintenance, housing standards, disabled vehicles, signs and billboards, trash, weeds and other community standards.
OVERGROWN VEGETATION DECLARED TO BE A NUISANCE.
The allowing or permitting a dense growth of trees, vines, grass and underbrush to develop or occur on any lot, parcel of land within the corporate limits of the City of Cookeville constitutes a threat or menace to life, property, public health, or public welfare and/or creates a fire hazard is hereby specifically prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance.
Call Codes Enforcement Officer at (931) 520-5233
Email: codesofficer@cookeville-tn.org
The Planning Commission is responsible for the long range planning for the community. In addition, it reviews rezoning requests, annexations; and the opening and closing of streets.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.orgThrough the review and approval of plats, the Planning Commission regulates the subdivision of land and the construction of public improvements.
The Planning Commission is also responsible for the naming of streets and the administration of property numbering.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
Requests for the closure or abandonment of city streets must first be approved by the Planning Commission before being submitted to the City Council. There is a $50.00 fee for a street closure & abandonment.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
All street construction shall meet the requirements of the City of Cookeville.
Call Public Works at (931) 520-5249
Email: publicworks@cookeville-tn.org
The naming or renaming of city streets must be approved by the Planning Commission.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
A sign permit must be obtained prior to the erection of any sign or billboard within the City. All signs must comply with the sign regulations in the Cookeville Zoning Code.
Call Sign Inspector at (931) 520-5233
Email: signinspector@cookeville-tn.org
See Drainage
The subdivision of property in the City of Cookeville must comply with the Cookeville Subdivision Regulations.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5275
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
SUBDIVISION PLATS
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5275
Requests for declaring city property as surplus must be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to being considered for approval by the City Council. If a city property is declared as surplus a minimum acceptable bid is established and the property is sold to the highest bidder.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
Land use is regulated through the City of Cookeville Zoning Code.
Call Building Official at (931) 520-5268 or Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: buildingofficial@cookeville-tn.org or cityplanner@cookeville-tn.orgVARIANCES
A zoning variance may be requested of the Cookeville Board of Zoning & Appeals for a parcel of land that does not meet current zoning or development standards. An application shall be filed with the Planning Department. There is a $200.00 fee. Download the Form.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.orgSPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
A special exception is a use specified in the Zoning Code that may be appropriate in a particular zone if approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. An application shall be filed with the Planning Department. There is a $50.00 fee.
Download the Form.Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.orgREZONING
A rezoning is an amendment to the Zoning Map (Under Revision). An application shall be filed with the Planning Department. There is a $200.00 fee. Download the Form.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5271
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.orgHISTORIC ZONING
Development proposals within established Historic Zoning Districts and requests for the creation of Historic Districts must be approved by the Historic Zoning Commission.
Call Planning Department at (931) 520-5275
Email: cityplanner@cookeville-tn.org
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