Commercial
Overview
Commercial projects will be governed by the International Building Code (IBC).
Commercial (Retail, Office, Industrial) Site Improvement/Building Process: Application, Site Plan Review, Building Permit/Plans Review, and Inspections
1. Contact the City Planner to schedule a pre-application conference to discuss
commercial site improvement proposal and confirm use permissibility in the
applicable Zoning District.
2. Submit Project/Development Application for Planning Commission Review
(contact City Recorder for current fee schedule). Please refer to the Site Plan
Checklist, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, if applicable, for
additional information regarding preparation of the application.
a. Application, including all required Site Plan materials and application fees,
must be submitted to the City Recorder at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
Planning Commissioner’s regularly scheduled meeting in order to be
accepted at that meeting.
3. Present application/proposal to the City of Piperton Planning Commission on set
date for review by City Planner.
4. Present application/proposal to the City of Piperton Board of Zoning Appeals, if
Special Exception is required for proposed use.
5. If Project/Development Application is approved by the Planning Commission
(and/or Board of Zoning Appeals, if applicable), applicant may proceed to the City
of Piperton Board of Mayor and Commissioners for Development Contract
approval, if applicable.
6. Present Final, Approved Site Plan to the City Planner for recording at the Fayette
County Register’s Office, if applicable.
7. Upon recordation of the Approved Site Plan, if applicable, applicant may make
application to the Building Official for a Building Permit.
8. Submittal of Construction Drawings for Building Permit:
a. Minimum of four (4) sets of drawings required
b. Plans shall be drawn and stamped by State of Tennessee licensed Architect
and Structure Engineer
c. Plans shall include Site, Building Structural, Seismic, Fire, Plumbing, Gas,
Mechanical, and Electrical.
NOTE: Electrical Plans shall be submitted to and permitted by Chickasaw Electric in Somerville, TN. Fire Plans shall be submitted to and permitted by the Piperton Fire Department. (2 sets)
9. The permit application will be reviewed. (The items listed below are not all-
inclusive but are some of the most common items reviewed by the individual
departments.)
Please note that permit review may vary depending upon the scope of the application.
a. Building Department - reviews contractor licensing class, proper
designations relevant to work being performed, individual tradesman
designations, expiration dates on license and tradesman certifications, fees,
cost of construction, description of work, description of construction type,
edition of applicable codes, mechanics lien, owner affidavit, appropriate
signatures; performs plan review for code compliance.
b. Planning – reviews spatial arrangement of structure(s) on property relative to
applicable zoning district bulk requirements; parking and internal circulation;
and landscaping, screening, and lighting.
c. Engineering – reviews all site construction design documents, including
utilities, drainage, and erosion control.
d. Finance/Administration – confirms receipt of all required fees associated with
the application; reviews business license requirements as applicable.
10. The plans will be reviewed.
11. Correct, modify, and resubmit documents if any departments require clarification
or changes to the original submittal.
12. Pick up and pay for the building permit. Once the permit application has been
approved and paid for, the applicant will receive a copy of the permit.
13. Post copy of permit on job site.
14. Request required inspections by calling (901) 853-4830 x4.
15. Complete the work and obtain the final inspection.
16. Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (if applicable).
Contact Us
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Tommie Johnson
Building Official
Email
Code Compliance
3725 Highway 196
Suite B
Piperton, TN 38017
Phone: 901-853-4830 x4
Fax: 901-854-8396
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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