Building Permits in Smithville, TN

A small at-grade accessory concrete slab (walkway or equipment pad) is generally not a permitted structure on its own. A slab forming a building foundation is part of permitted construction reviewed by the City of Smithville (City Hall, Building and Zoning) under the 2018 IRC. Call Tennessee 811 before excavation and confirm with City Hall, 615-597-4745 ext. 2.

A residential driveway is primarily a zoning and right-of-way matter handled by the City of Smithville (City Hall, Building and Zoning). A new approach onto a city street is reviewed by the City, and a connection to a state highway requires a Tennessee DOT permit. Confirm requirements with City Hall, 615-597-4745 ext. 2.

A fence is primarily a zoning matter handled by the City of Smithville (City Hall, Building and Zoning) rather than a building-code item, so a building permit is generally not required for a typical residential fence. City zoning regulates height and placement, so confirm setback and height limits with City Hall, 615-597-4745 ext. 2, before installation.

An at-grade uncovered patio is generally not a permitted structure. Adding a roofed or enclosed cover creates a structure requiring a building permit from the City of Smithville (City Hall, Building and Zoning) under the 2018 IRC; confirm with City Hall, 615-597-4745 ext. 2.

The 2018 IRC exempts a detached one-story accessory structure of 200 square feet or less without plumbing or mechanical from a building permit (IRC R105.2). Larger sheds require a building permit from the City of Smithville (City Hall, Building and Zoning). City zoning setbacks apply, and adding electrical triggers an electrical permit. Confirm with City Hall, 615-597-4745 ext. 2.