The Town of Oakland, TN, is currently enforcing the 2021 ICC codes with local amendments. As per local code, each new single-family residence with an attached garage is required to have a heat detector installed that is interconnected with the home’s smoke alarms. The Town of Oakland is now enforcing all electrical permitting and inspections for residential, commercial and industrial. The town enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments.
Code Enforcement FAQ’s
Planning Department Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- July 7 – PC Agenda
- June 2 – DRC Agenda
- June 2 – PC Agenda
- April 28 – BZA Agenda
- April 7 – DRC Agenda
- April 7 – PC Agenda
- March 3 – PC Agenda
- March 3 – DRC Agenda
- Feb 24 – BZA Agenda
- Feb 19 – BOA Agenda
- Feb 19 – Board Action Items
- Feb 19 – Dept Reports
- BZA Public Hearing
- Feb 3 – DRC Agenda
- Feb 3 – PC Agenda
- January 6 – Design Review Agenda
- October 28 – BZA Agenda
- October 7 – PC Agenda
- October 7 – DR Agenda
- Sept 23 – BZA Agenda
- September 2 – PC Agenda
- September 2 – DRC Agenda
- August 26 – BZA Agenda
- August 5 – PC Agenda
- July 1 – DRC Agenda
- July 1 – PC Agenda
- June 24 – BZA Agenda
- June 3 – PC Agenda
- June 3 – DRC Agenda
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 70 Clay Street, Suite 4.
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.
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.
- Oakland Thoroughfare Plan Final Report
- Design Review Guidelines (pdf)
- 2026 Planning Commission Application Submittal Dates
- 2026 Design Review Commission Application Submittal Dates
- 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals Application Submittal Dates
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: 70 Clay Street, Suite 4
Office: (901) 235-6894
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 4 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
“Oakland TN was established in 1830 on both sides of Stage Road, a road running from Memphis through Raleigh, through Oakland and on to Somerville. Dr. James A. Hunter erected the first house and he and his brothers opened the first dry goods store. By 1831, Oakland had enough residents for a post office.” from The History of Fayette County, Tennessee pages 256-257
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“Oakland TN was established in 1830 on both sides of Stage Road, a road running from Memphis through Raleigh, through Oakland and on to Somerville. Dr. James A. Hunter erected the first house and he and his brothers opened the first dry goods store. By 1831, Oakland had enough residents for a post office.” from The History of Fayette County, Tennessee pages 256-257