Land Disturbance Permitting

According to Murfreesboro city ordinance, one must obtain a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP) for construction activity disturbing one or more acres of land. Below are the forms and documents the city uses, related to construction site permitting and Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC). These documents are helpful in applying for the LDP and for inspecting and reporting. A link is provided below to the State’s construction permitting program.

Application for Land Disturbance Permit

To obtain the Land Disturbance Permit and before scheduling a pre-construction meeting, you will need to submit the following documents to the City's Engineering Department (615) 893-6441:

• Complete and signed application form.
• Evidence of Planning Commission approval of development plans
• Site development plans
• Land Disturbance Permit application
• Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (EPSC) Plan / SWPP
• Stormwater maintenance agreement form executed by property owner and creditor, both signatures notarized.

City staff will need the above materials at least one week (five working days) prior to the desired pre-construction meeting.

• Stormwater Maintenance Plan signed by owner or operator by preparer of plan

An application fee of $150 and $50 per acre disturbed ground or portion thereof is required. Example: for a project disturbing 5.25 acres, the fee will be $150 plus 6 multiplied by $50, for a total of $450.

After submitting materials, you need to contact the City's Engineering Department at (615) 893-6441 to schedule a pre-construction meeting.

In addition to the general contractor, the EPSC specialist will need to be present at the pre-construction meeting.

Helpful Resources

Browse through several helpful forms, checklists, and informative documents.

Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plan Checklists

• TDEC SWPPP checklist
• EPSC plan checklist, Murfreesboro ordinance
• Map of impaired and exceptional waters in Murfreesboro - the TDEC construction general permit includes upgraded requirements for construction located near impaired and exceptional waters.

Forms to use on-site

• Pre-construction EPSC checklist 
• Documents to post on-site near main entrance
• Project information to post
• Contact information to post

Single Lot Homebuilders

An LDP is not required. EPSC conditions are incorporated into the homebuilding permit. 

• Residential lot-level EPSC BMP guide
• Residential lot-level EPSC diagrams
• Tennessee CGP SWPPP for Single Family Residential Homebuilding Sites (CN-1249)

City Use Forms

These forms are used as a part of inspection and enforcement procedures by the city.

• Pre-construction EPSC checklist
• Correction notice
• Construction activity inspection

TDEC Forms

• Twice-weekly inspection form
• Notice of intent
• Notice of termination