Development Services

Alex Brown, BNS Asst Director - Development

This division is responsible for general operation and administration in the department and issues all building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits. 

This is the "front line" for department operations and permitting.  This team of employees processes all applications and issues all permits.  A permit technician is assigned to each project that is submitted for review and permitting.  The permit tech serves as a single point of contact that follows the project from start to finish to provide more efficient and accurate service.

Alex Bearden, Permitting Operations Supervisor

BNS is responsible for processing various permit applications and licensing trade contractors. Learn more about the commercial building permit process, residential building permit process, or apply for building permits here.

Ben Onisa, Neighborhood Resources Supervisor

The goal of the this division is to enhance our community through identifying and coordinating the resources available to the citizens of Franklin.  When necessary, the staff of Neighborhood Resources is also responsible for the enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code, City of Franklin Municipal Code as it pertains to securing public safety, health and general welfare.

Shanna McCoy, Zoning Administrator

As part of the permitting process, the division coordinates building plan reviews and the process of departmental "sign-offs" of new construction projects after they are approved by the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission and/or the Staff Development Review Team (DRT).  This division is also responsible for reviewing and issuing sign permits.  This section is the primary contact for zoning compliance and inquiries. 

Building Services

Rodney Prince, BNS Asst Director - Building

BNS employs a team of inspectors whose primary job is to be sure that any permitted work being done in Franklin complies with applicable building or electrical codes. This is done to keep our citizens safe.

Randy Tosh, Building Official

This division provides “one-stop shopping” for all plans review and inspections that are required for all nonresidential and residential construction in the City. For nonresidential projects, plan review is required in the areas of structural and architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical. Inspections are required in those disciplines for residential as well as nonresidential projects.

Roger Layman, Building Inspection Supervisor

Walt Gatlin, Electrical Inspection Supervisor

Inspections are a vital part of any building process. Inspections ensure that projects meet minimum safety standards.  We all want our homes, businesses, churches, etc. to be built to protect us and our families.