+1 (865) 457-0424

The City Zoning Office and Codes Enforcement Division is tasked with the enforcement of Clinton City codes and regulations in order to improve the quality of life in our community.
Clinton City codes and ordinances exist to protect property values, citizen’s rights, neighborhood aesthetics, public safety, as well as to prevent the accumulation of materials that could pose fire, safety or health hazards.

Building permit applicants and others should be sure to read Ordinance 630. This ordinance is to replace chapters adopting 2018 Fire and Building Codes in the City of Clinton Municple Code.

For electrical inspections call TN State Electrical Inspector Allen Smith at 865-740-2486

For Anderson Co. Zoning / Codes outside of Clinton City Limits call 865-457-6244

All public records requests must be submitted to Gina Ridenour, City Recorder 
(Gridenour@clintontn.net)

Common Violations investigated by Codes Enforcement:

Frequent and typical health and safety violations include,
Improper length of weeds and lawns
Existence of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles Existence of junk, debris and salvage materials Improper maintenance of vacant buildings Improper placement of signs Housing concerns including such things as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, protection from the elements, life safety, and safety from fire.

Codes Team

MATTHEW WIDNER

BUILDING OFFICIAL

865-259-1181
mwidner@clintontn.net

JENNIE BYRD

ADMINISTRATIVE ASST.

865-259-1180
jbyrd@clintontn.net

SGT JASON STOKES

CODES ENFORCEMENT

865-259-1182
jstokes@clintontn.net

JOHN HOUSEHOLDER

Building & Trades Inspector

jhouseholder@clintontn.net

Preston Stokes

Planner

865-259-1183
pstokes@clintontn.net

  

  

 

Codes Applications, Permits and Reports

Phase II Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Annual Report

 Board of Zoning Appeals Application

Planning Commission Application

Building Permit Application

City Grading Permit

POLICIES FOR BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

Erosion Control Handout

Sign Permit Application

Flood Plain Development Permit Application

Flood Plain Process Checklist

Stormwater SWPPP Review Checklist

City Subdivision Regulations

City Zoning Ordinance

City Zoning Map

Historic Zoning Guide

Historic Board Review Application

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MULTIFAMILY AND SEMI-PUBLIC PROJECTS

Fee Schedule - Updated

Foundation Permit Disclaimer

Building Construction Design Criteria

Temporary Use Permit

Time
Meeting Date Deadline
6PM 10/9/23 9/25/23
6PM 11/13/23 10/30/23
6PM 12/11/23 11/27/23