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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for New Market
The town code says no person may park, locate, or occupy a house trailer or portable building unless a permit has been first issued by the building official, and title 12 references building, utility, etc. codes. The municipal code also states no building or structure may be erected, altered, or moved without a building permit from the building inspector.
- Exempt Not clearly published in the sources reviewed
- A dimensioned sketch or scale plan showing shape, size, height, and location of buildings, plus existing and intended use and any other information the building inspector requests.
- Building code
- The public code reviewed reserves Title 12 for building, utility, etc. codes and references a building code enforced by the building official, but the specific adopted edition was not clearly published in the accessible text reviewed. Thin data.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly stated in the public sources reviewed
- Owner-builder
- Not clearly stated in the public sources reviewed
- Contractor requirements
- Not clearly stated in the public sources reviewed
Application process
Typical processing: The code says the recorder must act on certain permit applications within 24 hours for excavation permits, but a general building permit turnaround was not publicly published
- 01 Confirm whether the project is governed by the town's building and zoning rules.
- 02 Prepare a sketch or scale plan and project details for submission to the building inspector.
- 03 Submit the application to the building inspector or Town Hall.
- 04 The building inspector reviews compliance and issues or denies the permit in writing.
- 05 After completion, apply for occupancy approval where required.
Typical processing time: The code says the recorder must act on certain permit applications within 24 hours for excavation permits, but a general building permit turnaround was not publicly published
Source: Town of New Market Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement function, routed through Town Hall ↗
Fee schedule
New Market building permit fees
Thin data. The public municipal code review did not surface a modern fee schedule.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Not clearly published (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Town Hall office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with Wednesday closed on the public contact page
- Time windows
- Town Hall office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with Wednesday closed on the public contact page
Typical sequence: The code requires final inspection and occupancy approval before use where applicable
If a building permit is refused, the building inspector must state the refusal in writing with the cause
Frequently asked
Common questions about New Market permits
01 Do I need a building permit in New Market, TN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in New Market, TN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Market, TN? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in New Market, TN? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in New Market, TN? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Market, TN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of New Market Building Inspector / Codes Enforcement function, routed through Town Hall before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.