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Development Services

The Development Services page is here to help you find your way through the application and permitting process, whether you're subdividing a residential lot, building an addition onto your home, or planning a large development.  The links below will take you to the forms and information most often used by each of the Metro departments involved in development.

The Development ProcessA flow chart outlining the basic process for development application.

How Do I...Links to sustainable building practices and Metro's green initiatives - including green building permits.

How Do I...Answers to the most often-asked questions about zoning, subdividing property, and Metro's rules and procedures; start here if you're new to our system.

Change ManagementMetro's Change Management process allows builders and developers to review and comment on new regulations before they take effect.

Review Plans Online (Buzzsaw)

Buzzsaw is our online application-review system - once your application's been filed, you can track it online and see each agency's comments as they are made.

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