Shelby County Site Certification Application Guide
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Ownership Information
(A.6.) Tax Map
Tax maps can be obtained from the Shelby County Register’s Office website here: http://register.Shelby.tn.us/index.php.
*Type in the address without direction or type (Ex. 145 North Main St should be entered as “145 main”)
Property Information
(B.1.) Property Information
Aerial Map (to be provided by the Chamber)
(B.11.) Topography Analysis / Map
A local engineering firm should be able to help with a survey and a 1 inch to 100 foot scale map The Chamber will provide the USGS topographic map if necessary
(B.12.) Flood Plain Information
To be provided by the Chamber
(B.13.) Zoning Information**
The Memphis/Shelby County Office of Planning and Development will be able to help answer the questions in this section for properties within the city limits and unincorporated Shelby County. Their contact number is 576-7197 and see the links below for information on how to get the necessary documentation for each site:
Current Zoning and Official Zoning Maps
Can be obtained from the Memphis and Shelby County Zoning Atlas using one of these links:
Zoning Code (the “Unified Development Code”)
Here are two options to get the Unified Development Code documentation, which provides the regulations for the zoning districts found on the Zoning Atlas:
Where to Get Zoning Letters
Finally, to confirm the zoning on a particular piece of property, a property owner should request a zoning letter.
Zoning letters may be obtained from a member of the OPD staff, Burk Renner. See his contact info and application for a zoning letter here: http://shelbycountytn.gov/index.aspx?NID=924.
**The suburban municipalities also have adopted their own zoning regulations and standards. Please contact the zoning officials for those cities directly for this information.
(B.16.) Foreign Trade Zone
Memphis and Shelby County is located within “FTZ No.77 – Memphis”.
Transportation Information
(C.2.) Planned Improvements
Any planned and proposed road improvements on public roads are listed on TDOT’s projects webpage here: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/projects/ and on their 3-Year program list here: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/documents/TDOT3yrplan.pdf.
Also, the Memphis Metropolitan Planning Organization recommends projects to TDOT and local agencies through Transportation Improvement Plan here: http://www.memphismpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=68.
(C.3.) Traffic Studies
Municipal engineering departments can assist with this question:
(C.5.) Intermodal
Here is a list of intermodal yards in the County:
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BNSF Tennessee Yard: 4814 Lamar Ave, Memphis, 38118
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CN/CSX Harrison Yard (Intermodal Gateway Memphis): 3698 Paul R Lowery Rd, Memphis, 38109
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Norfolk Southern Forrest Yard: 2600 Spottswood, Memphis, 38114
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CSX Intermodal Yard: 670 West Alcy Rd, Memphis, 38109
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CSX North Yard: 1493 North Holmes, Memphis, 38108
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Union Pacific Memphis Yard: 1021 Melrose, Memphis, 38114
(C.7.) Airport Access
To be provided by the Chamber
(C.8.) Public Transportation
See MATA routes and schedules here: http://www.matatransit.com/routes.aspx
Utility Information
See the utility providers for each city below:
Memphis
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Gas and Electricity: Memphis Light, Gas and Water
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Water: Memphis Light, Gas and Water
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Sewer: City of Memphis, Division of Public Works
Unincorporated Shelby County
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Gas and Electricity: Memphis Light, Gas and Water
Bartlett
Collierville
Germantown
Lakeland
Arlington
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Water, Gas and Electricity: Memphis Light, Gas and Water
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Sewer: Town of Arlington Public Works, 867-4980
Millington
Community Information
(E.1.) Local Permitting Contact and Process Information**
Memphis/Shelby County: Construction Code Enforcement Board @ 901-222-8300
**The suburban municipalities also have adopted their own permitting standards. Please contact the building officials for those cities directly for this information.
(E.2.) Building Code**
The following buildings code standards apply in Memphis, Unincorporated Shelby County, Arlington, Germantown and Lakeland:
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1998 ICC / ANSI Handicap Accessibility Code in conjunction with Chapter 11 of 2003 IBC (effective January 1, 2006) with local amendments
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2002 National Electrical Code
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2003 International Building Code
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2003 International Gas Code
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2003 International Mechanical Code
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2003 International Plumbing Code
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2003 Joint Electrical Code
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2004 ANSI / ASME Elevator Code A17.1
Source: Shelby County CCE website, http://shelbycountytn.gov/index.aspx?NID=390
**The suburban municipalities also have adopted their own building code standards. Please contact the building officials for those cities directly for this information.
(E.3.) Impact Fees
There are no real estate/ development impact fees in Shelby County.
(E.4.) Local Property Tax Information
To be provided by the Chamber
(E.5.) Local Incentive Programs
Memphis/Shelby County Office of Economic Development Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT)** - Projects involving large capital investment and high levels of job creation may qualify for a property tax freeze. Formal approval for all PILOT applications is determined by the Memphis and Shelby County Industrial Development Board at regularly scheduled meetings. Approval is based on a number of performance standards, including the number and type of jobs created, annual base wage, capital investment in real and personal property, and the location of the project.
Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB)- The Memphis and Shelby County Industrial Development Board is authorized to issue bonds for financing industrial facilities. Tax exempt industrial development bonds are available for manufacturing operations. The financial strength of the company, at the time the bonds are taken to market, will determine the rate of the bonds. There is a $10 million cap on small issue bonds; however, there are a number of categories of projects or project components that may be exempted from this limitation. Due to federal tax regulations associated with revenue bonds, it is important to obtain the backing of the bonds by a letter of credit from a strong financial institution. The Board is prepared to act quickly on an application after it is submitted.
Fast Track Permitting - Through the Office of Construction Codes Enforcement, the Fast Track program can cut red tape or delays which are occasionally associated with construction permitting. Through this program, review of plans is expedited and we work with design and construction personnel to ensure an efficient construction approval process.
Foreign Trade Zone - The Foreign Trade Zone provides extraordinary flexibility and cost savings to importers and exporters. Goods can be stored, processed, manipulated and integrated with domestic goods, all before paying duties. There are currently three General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone sites and multiple Foreign Trade Sub zones in the Memphis area. The Memphis and Shelby County Office of Economic Development administers the FTZ grant and assists with the formal application process.
(E.6.) State Incentive Programs
To be provided by the state
(E.7.) Demographic and Community Information
Demographic Report: To be provided by Austin consulting
County Unemployment Rate: To be provided by the Chamber
List of top 10 manufacturing / distribution companies: To be provided by the Chamber
(E.8.) Fire Information
To find your nearest fire department, please call or click the links below:
Environmental Information
(F.6.) Air Quality
The Chamber will provide this information.
(F.7.) Weather and Natural Disaster Information
The Chamber will provide this information.