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The City of Franklin's Building and Neighborhood Services Department ensures that the public's safety, health and general welfare are secure by enforcing regulations governing new construction, existing housing, and historic districts. Responsibilities of this department include: plan review, building permit issuance and inspection, building condemnations, removal of disabled vehicles, high grass, and the enforcement of other standards and regulations found in the Franklin Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. There are four divisions within this department: 1) Construction Plan Review and Inspections, 2) Development Services, 3) Zoning, and 3) Neighborhood Resources. The department also includes the Housing Development Coordinator who administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The Department of Building and Neighborhood Services supports the safety and quality of life for the residents and visitors of the City of Franklin through the enforcement of building codes, property maintenance codes, the Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. This department has multiple responsibilities such as:

Plan Reviews (residential and non-residential)
Permits (building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, sign, tree removal)
Inspections
Property Maintenance
Community Block Grant Program Administration
Zoning
Adopted Codes
Customer Commitment
Records Requests

*New Codes Adopted and In Effect as of 1/1/2019

Our employees are available in the office Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm to answer your questions and provide as much assistance as possible to help you comply with all aspects of the City's adopted codes and ordinances. Our inspection staff is also available by appointment to conduct some inspections during non-working hours to minimize the impact on business operations and neighborhoods.