Architect in Brentwood, Tennessee

Packman Architects is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Paul Packman designs custom homes, restaurants, and commercial tenant improvements for clients here and across Middle Tennessee, and he works with each client directly from the first conversation through construction.

Who reviews building plans in Brentwood?

The City of Brentwood's Planning and Codes Department. Its Codes Enforcement Section, led by the Chief Building Official, reviews building plans and issues building permits, and applications go through the city's online permit portal.

Which building code applies to a new house in Brentwood?

Brentwood has adopted the 2018 edition of the International Residential Code, including appendices E and F. That is a different edition from the one unincorporated Williamson County enforces, so a lot's jurisdiction matters even when the mailing address says Brentwood.

Does a house in Brentwood need design review?

For a house on an existing lot, the city's process described online is the building permit, not a planning or historic design review. The Brentwood Planning Commission reviews subdivisions and development applications, and the Brentwood Historic Commission's published role is education and preservation awareness. If your neighborhood has a homeowners association, its covenants may require design approval before you apply for a permit.