The Town of Centerville is a well-managed municipality with a long history of treating its employees and residents with friendly, timely services that protect the civil rights and personal rights of all. These protection extend to employment, privacy, conduct, disabilities, and rights to correct and current information about town operations.

The Town of Centerville has adopted development policies that will ensure orderly growth and safe development. These include a well-thought-out zoning program and construction standards or codes.

Josie Petersen supervises commercial development within Centerville city limits.

If you plan to subdivide any property or have questions about residential or commercial buildings, contact Josie at (931) 729-4246, Ext 111. 

Use the following button links to apply for all types of construction or development. This includes Building Permit Applications, Property Maintenance Complaints, and Requests for Rezoning.

Do you need a Building Permit Application? Do you need your Property Rezoned? Do you need to lodge a complaint about property maintenance? Grab your form from the portal.

Subdivision Regulations in Centerville, TN, are implemented to ensure orderly growth and development within the city while preserving residents' health, safety, and welfare. The City of Centerville follows a comprehensive zoning code that governs land use, building setbacks, height restrictions, and other parameters to guide development in a structured and harmonious manner.

Some key aspects of zoning regulations in Centerville, TN, include:

• ZONING DISTRICTS: The city may be divided into different zoning districts, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. Each zone has specific regulations regarding land use, building types, and development standards.
  
  
• SETBACK REQUIREMENTS:  Zoning regulations in Centerville specify setback requirements, which delineate the minimum distance that a building or structure must be set back from property lines, roads, or other buildings. Setbacks help maintain a consistent streetscape and ensure adequate spacing between structures.
  
  
• RESTRICTIONS: Zoning regulations may restrict buildings within certain zoning districts to preserve the area's character and scale. 
  
  
• LAND USE RESTRICTIONS: Zoning regulations dictate the types of land uses permitted in each zoning district. For example, residential zones may prohibit commercial or industrial activities to protect the area's residential character.
  
  
• CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: In some cases, specific land uses may be allowed in a zoning district with the approval of a conditional use permit. This process typically involves a public hearing and scrutiny of the proposed use's potential impact on the surrounding area.
  
  
• PARKING AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: Centerville's Zoning regulations may include parking requirements, landscaping standards, and design guidelines to enhance the aesthetic appeal of developments and promote sustainable urban design practices.
  
  
• PLANNING COMMISSION:  The city has a commission responsible for reviewing zoning-related applications, conducting public hearings, and recommending zoning amendments to the city council. See the submittal calendar: 2025_PLANNING_COMMISSION__BZA_SUBMITTAL_CALENDER_-_PUBLIC.pdf
  
  
• BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: The board of zoning appeals handles Conditional Use Permits, variances, and administrative review applications.

Josie Petersen, City Building Inspector

931.729.4246 ext. 111

Josie Petersen, City Building Inspector

931.729.4246 ext. 111

Resolution 2022-14 requires anyone wishing to connect a driveway to a City Street or install a culvert to obtain a permit from the Building Inspector to ensure that contract work is performed per all Town of Centerville codes, ordinances, plans, and conditions. Please download the Driveway/Culvert Permit Application and return it to the Building Inspector with the appropriate fees and documentation before starting any work. See RESOLUTION_2022-14.pdf.

Property owners, developers, and residents of Centerville, TN, should familiarize themselves with the specific zoning regulations that apply to their property or proposed developments. Local government offices, such as the Planning Department or Zoning Administrator, can provide detailed information on zoning requirements, zoning maps, and the zoning application process. Compliance with zoning regulations is essential to avoid potential fines, legal disputes, or delays in the development process.

If you have trouble finding or submitting a form, please call Josie Petersen at City Hall at (931) 729-4246, Ext 111.

 Go to the FORMS PORTAL, fill out the appeal form, and submit it directly from the portal.