The Planning and Zoning Section is responsible for the coordination of rezoning requests; land subdivision proposals; commercial and industrial development proposals and site plan review. All applications for new construction in unincorporated Sumner County must be evaluated by this section to ensure that applicable Zoning requirements are met. The Planning and Zoning Section provides advisory staff to the Sumner County Planning Commission, Sumner County Board of Zoning Appeals, Castalian Springs Design Review Committee and Sumner County Board of Commissioners.
Planning and Zoning Document Collection
2035 Comprehensive Plan: Sumner County’s Blueprint to the Future
Draft Comprehensive Growth Plan Maps
Regulatory Documents
- Official County Zoning Resolution, Effective 9-20-2021
- Sumner County Subdivision Regulations (Updated and Effective 9/22/2020)
Planning & Zoning Information
Steps To Obtain A New Construction Permit
- New Construction Checklist (500 sq. ft.+)
- New Construction Checklist (200-500 sq. ft.)
- In-ground Pool Checklist
- Above-ground Pool Checklist
Planning & Zoning Applications
- Administrative Appeals Application (Planning Commission)
- Administrative Appeals Application (Board of Zoning Appeals)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
- Agricultural Exemption Form
- Development Application Fee Worksheet
- Finding of No Significant Drainage Impact
- Minor Home-Based Business Application
- Planning Commission-County Commission Letter of Agency
- Rezoning Request Form
- Sign Permit Application
- Special Exception Application
- Subdivision Variance/Waiver Application
- Unpermitted Business Complaint Form
- Variance Application
- Variance Request
- Zoning Board Affidavit
- Zoning Board Letter of Agency
- Zoning Compliance Form
- Zoning Determination Letter Request
Planning Notices
Planning Commission Meeting Calendar 2021
Planning Commission Meeting Calendar 2022
Board of Zoning Appeals Notices
None at this time
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Calendar 2021
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Calendar 2022
Board of Zoning Appeals Members
Please click here for Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Agendas and Minutes
