Sign Ordinance

Chapter 78 - Article V

 The City of Brentwood does not have a sign permit.  Instead a sign approval letter is issued specifying the approved sign and conditions of approval.  Sign parameters vary depending on the overlying zoning classification.  If you are unsure of the zoning, please refer to the City GIS Zoning Map.  The legend is in the bottom middle of the page in a blue circle. 

Temporary Signs

A permit is not required to display a temporary sign, but the sign ordinance does limit size, height, location, and duration of display. 

  • Signs should not be placed within the public right-of-way (ROW), meaning that area between the street pavement and the property liens of adjacent lots.
  • All temporary signs shall be placed a minimum distance of 10 feet from the back of the curb, the edge of pavement, or the stabilized shoulder or a sufficient distance to ensure they are out of the ROW
  • Signs at intersections shall be placed to ensure they are outside of the required sight distance triangle.

General Temporary Sign Guidelines

Lots less than 5 Acres in size Lots 5 Acres or Greater in Size

Sign faces (or sides) Allowed

MAX of 5 signs

Provided that no single sign is larger than 8 square feet

1 sign or Multiple Signs

Provided the area of all signs combined does not exceed max square footage allowed
Total Maximum Area Allowed 20 square feet maximum 32 square feet maximum
MAXIMUM height of ALL Temporary Signs = 6 feet

Sign Approval Process

Contact: Jackson Reid
jackson.reid@brentwoodtn.gov
615-371-7007

Step 1: 

Review the Sign Ordinance for parameters. 

Sec. 78 Zoning - Article V. Signs - 78-420

Step 2: 

Gather the following: 

- Linear Frontage of tenant space
- Height, Width, Square Footage of ALL signs existing and new
- Color renderings with location of signs

Step 3: 

Email ONE pdf with ALL information to jackson.reid@brentwoodtn.gov. 

Step 4: 

When the sign meets all city code, you will receive approval from staff via email. 

Step 5: 

Once the sign has been installed, take a picture of the completed project and email it. 

 

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