Planning & Development

John Zeanah, Director


Nidia Logan-Robinson, Deputy Director



Division of Planning and Development
125 N. Main Street, Ste. 468
Memphis, TN 38103

**PLEASE NOTE: BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020, CITY HALL OFFICES AND THE OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT (6465 MULLINS STA. RD.) ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT ONLINE

BUILDING PERMITS
APPLICATIONS AND PAYMENTS CAN BE: 
1) DROPPED OFF IN A DROPBOX AT OUR OFFICE
2) MAILED TO OUR OFFICE  
3)SUBMITTED ONLINE USING THE LINK HERE.  

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT MAILING AND DROP-OFF ADDRESS:
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT
 ATTN: PERMITS AND PAYMENTS
 6465 MULLINS STATION RD.
MEMPHIS, TN 38134

If you would like to speak to staff or leave a message, please refer to this list. 

PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
PLEASE EMAIL THE LINKS BELOW FOR ASSISTANCE AND SUBMISSION: 
LAND USE CONTROL BOARD AND BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO JOSH.WHITEHEAD@MEMPHISTN.GOV; 

LANDMARKS COMMISSION APPLICATIONS SHALL BE DELIVERED TO BRETT.RAGSDALE@MEMPHISTN.GOV AND AYSE.TEZEL@MEMPHISTN.GOV; 

PAYMENTS AND PUBLIC NOTICE MAILING LABELS SHALL BE MAILED TO:

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT
MEMPHIS, TN 38134
 6465 MULLINS STATION RD.
MEMPHIS, TN 38134

If you would like to leave a message for staff: Phone: (901) 636-6601

Our Mission


The Division of Planning and Development (DPD) is a joint agency that serves both the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments. Its mission is to develop and administer plans, programs, and services that result in thriving, livable neighborhoods, connected communities, enhanced human potential, and safe and efficient buildings. View an organizational chart of the Division's six departments.

Responsibilities & Services


The agency deals with public policy issues that include residential, commercial, and industrial land use development standards; transportation and service delivery; and capital improvements. Work performed by DPD involves the collection and evaluation of data, research and analysis of options and alternatives, and the selection and implementation of projects and programs.

DPD also makes recommendations and suggestions to the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Board of Commissioners, citizen advisory groups, and other agencies on comprehensive land use policies and plans, zoning recommendations, special permits, hazard mitigation, and subdivision regulations. The division is also directly responsible for the administration of the Unified Development Code (the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations), special use permits, site plan approvals, and street mapping.

Additionally, the division staff provides assistance to other city and county departments to aid in developing service delivery strategies and needs assessments for future plans. These include transportation plans, solid waste plans, commuter services programs, and geographical information system management. Community development grants, housing programs, and water quality initiatives are also administered.

Departments

Annexation and De-Annexation


Click here to view materials on annexations to and de-annexations from the City of Memphis.