Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Department consists of the Community Development Planner who is responsible for reviewing and enforcing Town zoning laws and ordinances that have been approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Planning Staff reviews all applications for development within the Town of Thompson’s Station. Most projects are also reviewed by the Planning Commission. Planning Staff provides information in the form of a staff report with a recommendation to the Commission. Use the drop-down menu below to see more information:

TypeDescription & InformationDocuments & Checklists
Annexation
Applications for constructions drawings related to a preliminary plat.

Annexation Policy - Amended 1-9-24

Construction Plans

Construction Plan applications for constructions drawings related to a preliminary plat. 

A Site Plan is required for all forms of residential, nonresidential, and mixed-use development within the existing zoning district. 

Site plans are not required for individual single-family homes.

 Site Plan Process Flowchart

 Site Plan Checklist

Preliminary Plats
Application for a subdivision of land for 5 more lots. A concept plan is required to be submitted prior to the preliminary plat.

Concept Plan Checklist

Preliminary Plat Checklist

Final Plats
Applications for a subdivision of land. A minor subdivision (4 or less lots).

Subdivision Process

Final Plat Checklist

Reduction of Performance/ Maintenance Bonds
Application to reduce a projects maintenance bond.

Surety Reduction Checklist

 

 

TypeDescription & Information
Grading
Applications for land disturbance associated with a set of approved construction documents or an approved site plan.
Residential Business
Application is used to apply for a residential based business or home occupation (Zoning) Permit.
Right-of-Way (ROW)
Applications for any work within Town Right-of-Way.
Signs

Applications for any sign(s) new or replacement.

Sign Review Checklist

TypeDescription & InformationDocuments & Checklists
Variance
Applications for a variance from any zoning standard in the Land Development Ordinance.

Variance Process Flowchart

Rezoning
Application for a change of a base zoning district.

Rezoning Checklist

Amendment Process Flowchart

Annexation
Applications for any annexation of territory into the Town.

Annexation Policy -Amended 1-9-24

Zoning Verification Letter
A letter provided by Town Staff that indicates the Town’s determined opinion of zoning for a particular property.

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All Aboard Comprehensive Plan

See all current Planning Projects for the Town.

Current Developments

See the Town's current developments in an interactive GIS Map.

Fee Schedules

Find information on review, permit, miscellaneous, impact, and wastewater impact fees.

Permit Applications

Obtain a permit by submitting an application through GeoCivix. Learn more about the online applications offered.