Department of
Economic & Community Development
Matthew Kisber, Commissioner

Local Planning Assistance Office

ECD’s Local Planning Assistance Office provides planning and technical services to communities on a contract basis. From regional offices in Chattanooga, Cookeville, Jackson, Johnson City, Knoxville and Nashville, professional land use planners can help communities with planning, zoning, National Flood Insurance Program compliance and other advisory services.

ECD’s Local Planning Assistance Office can:

Provide help drafting ordinances.
Train community officials.
Provide site reviews to communities.
Provide mapping services.
Provide resources to codes administrators, surveyors, engineers, lenders, insurance agents, realtors, developers and property owners.

To learn more about the Local Planning Assistance Office, call (615) 741-2211.