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1. I have a ditch, pipe, or storm drain in my yard that doesn't seem to be working properly. Who do I need to contact?

Tim Jackson at the City of Murfreesboro Engineering Department can be contacted at 615-893-6441 with the address of the property and a description of the concern. The Engineering Department will evaluate the system for proper function and need for correction.

2. I have a drainage easement in my yard that has a ditch (or pipe) in it. Can I put a fence/shed/retaining wall/pipe/swimming pool/landscaping in the easement?

The Murfreesboro City Code requires any plan to modify a public drainage easement be approved by the city engineer. Contact the department at 615-893-6441 to make a request.

Sheds, swimming pools, detached garages, and other similar construction are not permitted to encroach in a public drainage easement. Some requests will also require a permit from the Building and Codes Department.

3. How do I get an Elevation Certificate?

First, you can contact the Building and Codes Department at 615-893-6441 to see if they have one on file. They  If they do not, you will have to hire a land surveyor to prepare an Elevation Certificate for your property.