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Administration
| Form |
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| Application and Special Event Permit |
Special Events held within the city limits require a Special Event Permit approved by the City Manager. "Special Event" is defined as "Any event which occurs in whole or in part on public property or public right-of-way which affects the ordinary use of public streets, rights-of-way, sidewalks or other public infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, parades, fairs, carnivals, foot races, bicycle races, and block parties. Private gatherings which make no use of public property or streets other than for lawful parking are not included, unless the event constitutes a use of private property that is not usual or customary for that property and zoning district, and any of the following apply: (a) event duration of more than two consecutive days or two consecutive weekends, (b) overnight camping, (c) sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, including beer, or (d) estimated daily attendance of more than 250 people." (City Code Chapter 21, Article II: Special Events) No person shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or start any special event unless a permit has been granted by the City Manager. Exceptions, where a special event permit is not required: (1) funeral processions; (2) wedding processions; (3) governmental agencies acting within the scope of their functions; and (4) spontaneous events occasioned by news or affairs coming into public knowledge within five days of such public assembly so long as the ability of pedestrians and motor vehicles to use public streets and sidewalks is not compromised. The application must be received at City Hall at least thirty (30) days before the scheduled special event and must be approved by the City Manager. An earlier filing is highly encouraged to facilitate the application review process. Completed applications may be mailed, emailed, faxed or delivered to: |
| Application to Serve on a City Board or Commission |
If you are interested in serving on a city board or commission, please download this form and submit it to the city. |
| Boards and Commissions |
This is a list of citizens serving on the various boards and commissions of the City. |
| Questionnaire for Appointment to Board / Commission |
A completed questionnaire is requested from any city of Murfreesboro resident who wishes to serve on a city board or commission. Fax the questionnaire to the Mayor's Office at 615-849-2679, or deliver to: 111 W. Vine St. Murfreesboro, TN 37133 |
Civic Plaza
| Form | Directions |
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| Civic Plaza Use Fee Schedule | Review the fees associated with using the plaza. Submit to the Urban Environment Department. |
| Civic Plaza Use Guidelines and Regulations | Learn the rules and guidelines of using the Civic Plaza. Submit to the Urban Environment Department. |
| Civic Plaza Use Request Form | Request the use of the Civic Plaza. Submit to the Submit to the Urban Environment Department. |
Finance & Tax
| Form | Description |
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| Hotel - Motel Tax Form | Hotels and motels should fill out and submit this form by the 20th of the current month to reflect occupancy during the month preceding. |
Building & Codes
| Form | Description |
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| Accessory Structure |
Fence permit informational brochure. |
| Affidavit of Compliance - Residential |
Compliance regulations for residential properties. |
| Affidavit of Exemption |
Details about exemption. |
| Application for a Sign Variance |
Apply for a sign variance. |
| Building Permit Application |
Addition and Remodel, Form 2011. |
| Building Permit Application |
Commercial fences, tents, and construction trailers application. |
| Building Permit Application |
Residential accessory structure application. |
| Building Permit Request |
Residential Building Permit request. |
| Electrical Permit |
All other than one to two or multi-family electrical permit. |
| Electrical Permit |
One and two or multi-family construction electrical permit. |
| Final Inspection Deposit Agreement |
Agreement for final inspections. |
| Flag Pole Permit |
Get a permit for a flag pole. |
| Gas Permit Request |
Get a gas permit. |
| Gateway Design Review Committee Application |
Application process for the Gateway Design Review Committee. |
| Home Building Manual |
Manual for home building. |
| Home Owner Agreement |
Certify that you are the home owner. |
| Inspection Request |
Request an inspection of your property. |
| Land Disturbance Permit Application |
Apply for a Land Disturbance Permit. |
| Local Code Adoption Ordinances |
Learn the different ordinances to ensure you stay on code. |
| Mechanical Permit Request |
Get a mechanical permit. |
| Onsite Interstate Signs |
Plan requirements and application for plan review. |
| Onsite Permanent Ground Sign |
Plan requirements and application for plan review. |
| Onsite Permanent Sign |
Plan requirements and application for plan review. |
| Onsite Permanent Sign (Avenue) |
Plan requirements and application for plan review specific to the Avenue. |
| Onsite Permanent Sign (MTMC) |
Plan requirements and application for plan review specific to Middle Tennessee Medical Center. |
| Onsite Permanent Sign (Stones River) |
Plan requirements and application for plan review specific to Stones River Mall. |
| Plans Review Checklist and Application |
Requirements and application for plan review. |
| Sign Ordinance |
The city's sign ordinance regulates the location, size, placement, and features of signs. |
Communications
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| Cable TV Complaint Form | If you are a city resident and have contacted Comcast cable about a problem or question but have been unsuccessful in resolving your issue, feel free to complete the online Cable TV Complaint Form for resolution. |
| CityTV Programming Schedule | CityTV Programming schedule lists when city council meetings and other government meetings and programs will be broadcast. |
| Programming Policy and Procedures for CityTV | CityTV programming policy and procedures govern the program sources, priorities and scheduling for the city's government access channel. |
Community Development
| Form | Description |
|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Assistance Brochure | Get information about getting assistance on affordable housing. |
| Fair Housing Brochure | Information regarding fair housing in the city. |
| Housing Rehab Family Survey | Survey for a family housing rehab. |
| Housing Rehab Owner's Manual | Owner's manual for housing rehab facility. |
| Housing Rehab Policies and Procedures Manual | All important information about housing rehab. |
Planning & Engineering
| Form | Description |
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| Board of Zoning Appeals Overview | The BZA Overview is a summary of the Murfreesboro Board of Zoning Appeals and the requirements for granting variances and special use permits. Its next agenda is available by clicking on BZA Agenda. For the current year's meeting dates and deadlines, click BZA Calendar. To bring a matter to the BZA, fill out this application and submit it to Murfreesboro's Planning and Engineering Department at: 111 W. Vine St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Murfreesboro's Historic Zoning Commission meets at 3:30 p.m. every third Tuesday to review, among other things, applications for building or demolition permits within Murfreesboro historic district overlay. See more information on the origin of the commission and its various duties by visiting their section on the website. |
| FAQ (Growth Policy) Public Chapter 1101 | The Tennessee General Assembly enacted Public Chapter 1101 in 1998 and this pamphlet explains how this new law affects countywide growth policy, municipal boundary changes through annexation, and the incorporation of new municipalities. |
| Land Disturbance Permit Application |
Apply for a Land Disturbance Permit. |
| Street Design Specifications | The purpose of these design specifications is to provide adequate standards for the construction of public street and drainage infrastructure that is in the best interest of the health, safety, welfare, aesthetics, convenience, and prosperity of the community. |
| Subdivision Regulations | These subdivision regulations are designed to encourage the development of sound, healthful, and economically stable residential, commercial, industrial, and public areas. |
| Zoning Map | For the latest department projects and the current year's Planning Commission meeting dates and deadlines, visit the Planning Commission section. |
| Zoning Ordinance | The Zoning Ordinance establishes classifications, regulations and restrictions for the location of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional uses. This download includes procedures, definitions, illustrations and other requirements for zoning, variances, special use permits, annexation, and development in the city. |
Police Department
| Form | Description |
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| Alarm Permit |
Get information regarding the different alarm permits. |
Senior Center
| Form | Description |
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| Senior Center Newsletter | This calendar lists the classes, trips and other events for the current month at the St. Clair Senior Center. |
Solid Waste
| Form | Description |
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| Garbage and Yard Waste Ordinance | This document provides rules for garbage refuse, yard waste, bulk items, bagging, etc. |
Transportation
| Form | Description |
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| Sidewalk Cafe Application and License | Information regarding applications and licenses dealing with sidewalk cafe's. |
| Transportation Improvements Projects | The city's transportation director maintains a list of over 30 street projects, their status, funding, and construction schedule. This download should answer your questions about when a project will be completed. A schedule of projects soon to be let for bids is available online. |
Urban Environmental
| Description |
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| Agreement To Landscape In City Easement |
Stay up to standards of city code. |
| Civic Plaza Use Fee Schedule |
Review the fees associated with using the plaza. Submit to the Urban Environment Department. |
| Civic Plaza Use Guidelines and Regulations |
Learn the rules and guidelines of using the Civic Plaza. Submit to the Urban Environment Department.Click to edit |
| Civic Plaza Use Request Form |
Request the use of the Civic Plaza. Submit to the Submit to the Urban Environment Department. |
| Crape Myrtles |
Get information on Crape Myrtles. |
| DRC - Notice of Completion |
Find out what to do when you are complete with changes. |
| Landscaping Certificate of Compliance |
Learn about the Landscaping Certificate of Compliance. |
| Landscaping Ordinance |
Review the landscape ordinance of the city. |
| Letter of Credit |
View the letter of credit. |
| Performance Bond | Learn about the Performance Bond |
| Site Plan Review Checklist |
Be prepared for any site plan review. |
| Tree Management Ordinance |
Read the ordinance about tree management. |
| Tree Work Permit |
Get a permit for tree work. |
| Undesirable Plant List |
List of plants that are undesirable and should be avoided. |
Water Resources
| Cross Connection Department |
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| Certified Plumbers List |
A list of certified plumbers for cross connection devices. |
| Control Statement |
If an irrigation system is supplied by a well or river the Water Resources Department requires you to fill out this form. |
| Program Procedures Manual |
All cross-connection control requirements includes approved devices and installation criteria. |
| Customer Service Department |
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| Agreement for Service Terms and Conditions |
Agreement for service terms and conditions |
| Bank Draft Form |
Pay your monthly water bill by automatic debit of your bank account. |
| Bank Draft Termination or Change |
To terminate or change the automatic debit of your bank account for your monthly water bill. |
| Leak Adjustment Form |
If you experience a leak that causes your bill to be higher than normal, contact customer service for an adjustment. |
| Leak Adjustment Policy |
Policy for leak adjustments. |
| Pool Adjustment |
You may be eligible for an adjustment when filling your swimming pool |
| Request for New Service (Business) |
Business or corporate request for new service |
| Request for New Service (Residential) |
Residential request for new service |
| Sample Bill |
An example of how to read your water bill. |
| Engineering |
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| Bond for Performance |
Surety bond for water and sewer line construction |
| Contract |
Development contract for water and sewer projects |
| Fence agreement in an easement |
Agreement for fencing in a water or sewer easement |
| Landscape agreement in an easement |
Agreement for landscaping in a water or sewer easement |
| Sign agreement in an easement |
Agreement for signs in a water or sewer easement |
| Letter of Credit |
Surety for water and sewer line construction |
| Procedural Guidelines Ver 4.0 |
The purpose of this Policies, Procedures and General Design Requirements guidelines manual (“Guidelines”) is to provide a guide to the Murfreesboro Water & Sewer Department (“MWSD”) procedures for handling the multitude of service requests received. This Manual will also provide a listing of the general design criteria for each of the three types of systems the Department operates and maintains; domestic water, sanitary sewer, and repurified water. Additionally, MWSD administers the City’s stormwater utility and inspects construction sites and privately operated and maintained stormwater quality BMP’s. |
| Sewer Charge Reduction |
stormwater quality BMP’s. |
| FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) Department |
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| FOG Management Policy |
Management policy for Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) Program |
| Grease Interceptor Information |
Information on grease interceptors |
| Wastewater Grease Interceptor Trap Application |
Application for grease interceptors |
| Grease Control Equipment Sizing Worksheet |
A worksheet for sizing grease control equipment |
| Industrial Customers Department |
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| Application for Industrial Discharge Permit |
Application for industrial discharge permit |
| Enforcement Response Plan |
Enforcement Response Plan for Industrial Customers |
| Fiberglass Monitoring Manhole Specifications |
Specifications for Fiberglass Monitoring Manholes |
| Hauled Septage Discharge Permit Application |
Hauled Septage Discharge Permit Application |
| Hauled Septage Discharge Permit Special Permit Conditions |
Hauled Septage Discharge Permit Special Permit Conditions |
| Sewer Usage and Specifications Ordinance |
Sewer Usage and Specifications Ordinance |
| Surcharges for Excessive and High Strength Discharges |
Surcharges for Excessive and High Strength Discharges |
| Surveillance Fees |
Surveillance Fees |
| Stormwater Department |
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| Application for Credit |
The purpose of this form is for one to apply to the City of Murfreesboro for a reduction in the storm water user fee that has been applied to your property. |
| Credit Appeals Stormwater User Fee |
The city of Murfreesboro (City) stormwater user fee is a mechanism for recovering the costs of operating and maintaining the City’s stormwater management system. |
| Stormwater User Fee Ordinance |
Ordinance for Stormwater User Fees |
| Stormwater User Fee Resolution |
Resolution for Stormwater User Fees |
| Engineering Construction and Maintenance |
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| Post Construction Standards and Forms |
Stomwater Quality Requirements |
| Post Construction Stormwater Forms |
Maintenance Plans, agreements and recordkeeping for stormwater quality management controls. |
| Land Disturbance Permitting |
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| Application for Land Disturbance Permit |
Application for Land Disturbance Permit |
| Construction Activity Inspection |
Construction Activity Inspection Form |
| Contact Information to Post On-Site |
Contact information to post on-site |
| Documents to Post On-Site |
Documents to post near construction entrance |
| EPSC Plan Checklist |
Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan Checklist |
| Notice of Intent |
Notice of Intent (NOI) for General NPDES Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities |
| Notice of Termination |
This form is required to be submitted when requesting termination of coverage from the CGP. |
| Pre-Construction EPSC checklist |
Pre-Construction Activity Inspection Checklist |
| Project Information to Post On-Site |
Project Informaton to post on-site |
| Residential Lot Level EPSC Diagrams |
One and Two Family Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan |
| Residential Lot Level EPSC Guide |
One- and Two-Family Residential Construction Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Best Management Practices Manual |
| TDECC SWPP Checklist |
TDECC SWPP Checklist |
| Twice Weekly Inspection Forms |
Construction Stormwater Inspection Certification (Twice-Weekly Inspections) |
| Maintenance Plans and Agreements |
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| Legal Description Example |
Legal Description to be attached to stormwater operation and maintenance agreement |
| Maintenance Checklist Filtration |
Operations and Maintenance Inpsection Report for Filtration Activity |
| Maintenance Checklist Infiltration Trench |
Operation and Maintenance Inspection Report for Infiltration Trenches |
| Maintenance Checklist Ponds |
Operation and Maintenance Inspection Report for Stormwater Management Ponds |
| Maintenance Checklist Swales Channels Filters Strips |
Operation and Maintenance Inspection Report for Enhanced Swales / Grass Channels / Filter Strips |
| Stormwater Maintenance Corp LLC |
Inspection and Maintenance Agreement for private stormwater management facilities - Corporate and LLC |
| Stormwater Maintenance Individual |
Inspection and Maintenance Agreement for Private Stormwater Management Facilities - Individual Owner |
| Stormwater Maintenance Partner |
Inspection and Maintenance Agreement for Private Stormwater Management Facilities - Partnership |
| Monitoring and Assessments |
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| 2010 Town Creek Watershed IDDE |
Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination 2010 Town Creek Watershed Conducted by Murfreesboro Water and Sewer Department June 2010 |
| 2011 Dry Weather Screening and Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination |
2011 Dry Weather Screening and Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (West Fork Stones River Watershed) |
| 2012 Lytle Creek Watershed Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination |
2012 Lytle Creek Watershed Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination October 22-24, 2012 Including Town Creek, and Spring Branch |
| EFSR 2011 VSA Watershed Characterization |
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| Quality Design Manuals |
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| Appendix D Stormwater Control Design Examples |
Stormwater Control Design Examples |
| Certification of Stormwater Quality Controls |
The purpose of this form is for the engineer to certify that stormwater runoff quality controls have been installed for post-construction/permanent treatment of the runoff from a new or redevelopment project. |
| LID Option |
Determine the criteria associated with small sites employing low impact development (LID) techniques in lieu of requiring extended detention of the streambank protection volume. |
| Manufactured Treatment Devices |
The purpose of this memorandum is to describe the method by which the City will evaluate the effectiveness of manufactured treatment devices (“vaults”), especially those available from commercial vendors. |
| PCR Stormwater Requirements |
New development and redevelopment involving increase of 10,000 square feet of impervious area, on a lot or within a common plan of development of at least one acreClick to edit |
| Record of Revisions |
Record of Revisions to the Murfreesboro Stormwater Planning and Low Impact Design Guide |
| Stormwater Controls Manual |
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| Stormwater Management Record Sheet |
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| Stormwater Planning Low Impact Design Guide |
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| Water Quality Design Stormwater |
Water Quality Design for Stormwater |
| Wetlands and Water Quality Treatment |
Use of wetlands to meet stormwater quality and quantity management requirements |
| Regulations and Forms |
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| Stormwater Management Code |
Sets general policy and stormwater management program direction and is supported and enforced through other more detailed regulations. |
| Runoff Reduction and Green Infrastructure |
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| Growth and Water Resources |
EPA Brochure showing the Link Between Land Use and Water Resources |
| Streamside Buffers |
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| Creating a Streamside Buffer |
Creating a Streamside Buffer |
| Stormwater Management Plan Documents |
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| Table of Stormwater Management Plan Documents |
Table of Primary Storm Water Management Plan Documents |
| What You Can Do |
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| A Guide for Operators of Automotive Businesses and Parking Lots |
A guide for operators of automotive businesses and parking lots |
| Automotive Maintenance |
This pamphlet tells you how to prevent pollution from entering |
| our streams and rivers from polluted storm water. |
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| Pollution from Surface Cleaning |
Information on pollution from surface cleaning |
| Restaurant and Food Industry |
Restaurants and food establishments may not be aware of activities that could negatively impact our local streams and rivers. The by-products of food-related businesses can harm water quality and stream life if they enter the storm drain system. |
| Car Wash Fundraisers |
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| Car Wash Brochure |
Whether you are washing a personal car in your driveway or participating in a local fundraiser, if not done in an appropriate manner, car washing can pollute local waterways. |
| Car Wash Kit - Liability Release Waivers |
Car Wash Kit Rental Liability Waiver Form |
| Notice of Fundraiser Car Wash |
This form is intended for any Fundraiser Carwash for record purposes only. |
| Professional Car Wash Coupon Notice |
Professional Car Wash Coupon Notice |
| Professional Car Wash Program |
The Water and Sewer Department would like to encourage professional car wash businesses to participate in a program that will help insure good water quality of local streams. |
| Residential |
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| 25 Ways to Prevent Water Waste |
25 Ways to prevent water waste |
| Homeowners Guide to Cleaner Water |
How you can protect cleaner water |
| Rain Barrels |
Benefits of using a rain barrel |
| Rain Garden Basics |
Presentation on rain garden basics |
| Recycling Used Oil |
How to recycle or dispose of used oil |
| Storm Drain Labeling Request Form |
The purpose of this form is for an organization or team of volunteers to request materials and permission from the City of Murfreesboro to do a storm drain labeling project. |
| Storm Drain Labeling Fact Sheet |
How to label storm drains |
| Summertime Tips for Ensuring Water Quality |
Summertime tips for ensuring water quality |
| Used Oil Recycling |
Used Oil Collection Sites |