Public Works Information for Developers

Public Works is responsible for managing public infrastructure including but not limited to streets, traffic and parking, ramps, curbs, sidewalks, address assignments, and waste management.

The Development Services Division provides consultant design review services; construction inspection services; excavation and grading permits; maintains right-of-way/easement records; and acts as public custodian for Davidson County’s official street and alley map.

Although Public Works reviews plans in coordination with the planning and building permit process, separate Public Works permits are required for any activity within the public right-of-way.

Development Services Links

• Traffic Impact Study threshold and guidelines
• Subdivision Street Design Specifications
• Metro's Design Guidelines for Complete Streets
• Plans Tracker
• Plantings in the Right-of-Way
• Preconstruction Agreement
• Private Road Services Agreement
• Demolition Release Form
• Street Tree Standards
• Specialty Street Name Signs and Posts
• Stop Line Pavement Markings Policy
• Transit Facility Design Guidelines

Solid Waste

• Solid Waste Guidelines
• Dumpster and Compactor Standards