Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement

There is NO DRC meeting this month due to a lack of an agenda.

Planning Department Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Oakland Planning & Zoning, and Building & Code Enforcement Departments Information

The Oakland Planning & Zoning, Building & Code Enforcement Departments currently oversees the development and construction of residential, commercial, and industrial land. Both departments are situated at the Town’s Annex building located at 7742 Highway 64, Suite C.

The General Permit Information download provides general information to homeowners/contractors for permits issued for accessory structures (storage sheds, garages, gazebos, arbors, etc.), pools, fences, patio covers, and decks.

General Permit Information (.docx)

The Design Review Guidelines are intended primarily for commercial and industrial development and application submittal dates are provided for development applications for the Oakland Planning Commission, Oakland Design Review Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

For Burn Permits, call 901-465-2327.

Recurring Meetings

Town Board Meeting – Date: 3rd Thursday of every month; Time: 7:00 pm; Location: City Hall (Courtroom);
BZA (Board Zone Appeals) – Date: 4th Tuesday of every month; Time: 7:00 pm; Location: City Hall (Courtroom);
Design Review Commission Meeting – Date: 1st Tuesday of every month; Time: 6:00 pm; Location: City Hall (Courtroom)
Planning Committee Meeting – Date: 1st Tuesday of every month; Time: 6:30 pm; Location: City Hall (Courtroom)

Building & Code Director
Joe McDonald
E-mail: jmcdonald@oaklandtn.gov

Planning Director
Ed Courton
E-mail: ecourton@oaklandtn.gov

Building & Code
E-mail: building@oaklandtn.gov

Contact Information
We are located at: 7742 Highway 64, Suite C.

Office: (901) 235-6894

Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 4 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed