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  "meta": {
    "title": "US Plan Submission Requirements: 124 Large US Cities",
    "publisher": "Print My Plans, printmyplans.com",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0 (covers Print My Plans' compilation; quoted city text remains attributed to its source)",
    "attribution": "Print My Plans, printmyplans.com",
    "last_checked": "2026-10-19",
    "recheck": "All sources rechecked within 7 days of launch",
    "legend": "— = not published on the official pages we checked; ask the permit office.",
    "ids": "Stable; corrections keep the same ID. Gaps are rows held back (no substantive field published).",
    "not_stated": "In the JSON a missing value is \"not stated\"; in the CSV it is \"—\". Both mean not published on the official pages we checked, not that no rule exists.",
    "rows": 3,
    "state": "Tennessee"
  },
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    {
      "id": "USPPR-020",
      "rank_2025": 20,
      "jurisdiction": "Nashville-Davidson (Metro, balance)",
      "census_place": "Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)",
      "state": "TN",
      "state_name": "Tennessee",
      "state_slug": "tennessee",
      "population_2025": 721074,
      "permitting_agency": "Metro Nashville Codes Department",
      "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)",
      "submission_mode_group": {
        "value": "F digital portal; paper not stated",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025 the Metro Codes Department will launch ePlans, a new electronic plans submission software through GeoCivix. Users will be able to upload one set of plans that will be reviewed concurrently by all permitting departments.",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/construction-and-permits/apply-electronic-plans-review",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
            "outdated_source": false,
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          },
          {
            "text": "Submit a PDF file per the instructions below.",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/Commercial-Plan-Requirements.pdf?ct=1762787624",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          }
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        "value": "digital portal; paper not stated",
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          {
            "text": "Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025 the Metro Codes Department will launch ePlans, a new electronic plans submission software through GeoCivix. Users will be able to upload one set of plans that will be reviewed concurrently by all permitting departments.",
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          },
          {
            "text": "Submit a PDF file per the instructions below.",
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          }
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      },
      "e_portal": {
        "value": "ePlans (GeoCivix), from Sep 8, 2025",
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          {
            "text": "Beginning Monday, September 8, 2025 the Metro Codes Department will launch ePlans, a new electronic plans submission software through GeoCivix. Users will be able to upload one set of plans that will be reviewed concurrently by all permitting departments.",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/construction-and-permits/apply-electronic-plans-review",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          },
          {
            "text": "Submit a PDF file per the instructions below.",
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        ]
      },
      "paper_rule": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "residential_copies": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "commercial_copies": {
        "value": "One PDF set uploaded, reviewed concurrently by all departments",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Users will be able to upload one set of plans that will be reviewed concurrently by all permitting departments.",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/construction-and-permits/apply-electronic-plans-review",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          }
        ]
      },
      "stated_set_counts": {
        "value": "not stated",
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      },
      "jobsite_approved_set": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "sheet_sizes": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "min_scale": {
        "value": "Drawn to scale (no minimum stated)",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Building - Dimensioned floor plan(s), drawn to scale, all spaces to be identified on the plan(s)",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/Commercial-Plan-Requirements.pdf?ct=1762787624",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          }
        ]
      },
      "seal_signature_rule": {
        "value": "TN-licensed architect/engineer seal if 3+ stories, 5,000+ sq ft, educational, assembly, institutional, or plans show an A/E title block; site plans sealed by TN surveyor or engineer; single-family exempt except title-block rule",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "All building plans must be sealed by an architect or engineer that is licensed in the state of Tennessee if any of the following apply:",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/Commercial-Plan-Requirements.pdf?ct=1762787624",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
            "outdated_source": false,
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          },
          {
            "text": "Single family residences do not have to be sealed, except for number 6 (above).",
            "source_url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/Commercial-Plan-Requirements.pdf?ct=1762787624",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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        "min_scale",
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      "sources": [
        {
          "title": "Nashville: Apply for Electronic Submission of Project Plans Review",
          "url": "https://www.nashville.gov/departments/codes/construction-and-permits/apply-electronic-plans-review",
          "date": "no date shown",
          "outdated": false
        },
        {
          "title": "Metro Drawing Requirements for Permits (Commercial Plan Requirements, 2025-11)",
          "url": "https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/Commercial-Plan-Requirements.pdf?ct=1762787624",
          "date": "no date shown",
          "outdated": false
        }
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "USPPR-029",
      "rank_2025": 29,
      "jurisdiction": "Memphis (Memphis and Shelby County joint office)",
      "census_place": "Memphis city",
      "state": "TN",
      "state_name": "Tennessee",
      "state_slug": "tennessee",
      "population_2025": 609647,
      "permitting_agency": "Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement (Shelby County Division of Planning & Development)",
      "county_or_regional_permitting": "yes: Memphis & Shelby County joint Division of Planning & Development",
      "submission_mode_group": {
        "value": "A digital-only (stated)",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Electronic submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections if required; shall be submitted with plan review fee for each building permit application.",
            "source_url": "https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40656/Requirements-for-General-Submittal-documents",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
            "outdated_source": false,
            "check": "WebFetch read, 2026-10-19"
          }
        ]
      },
      "submission_mode_detail": {
        "value": "digital-only (stated)",
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          {
            "text": "Electronic submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections if required; shall be submitted with plan review fee for each building permit application.",
            "source_url": "https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40656/Requirements-for-General-Submittal-documents",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
            "outdated_source": false,
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          }
        ]
      },
      "e_portal": {
        "value": "not stated",
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      },
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        "value": "Electronic submittal documents required with each building permit application",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Electronic submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections if required; shall be submitted with plan review fee for each building permit application.",
            "source_url": "https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40656/Requirements-for-General-Submittal-documents",
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      "residential_copies": {
        "value": "not stated",
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      },
      "commercial_copies": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "stated_set_counts": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "jobsite_approved_set": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "sheet_sizes": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
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        "value": "Floor plans drawn to scale (no minimum stated)",
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          {
            "text": "All building floor plans shall be drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail",
            "source_url": "https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40656/Requirements-for-General-Submittal-documents",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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      "seal_signature_rule": {
        "value": "TN-licensed design professional signed/sealed plans for 1st tenant space of shell building, any space over 5,000 SF, and Assembly/Educational/Institutional",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Be advised to provide plans which are signed and sealed by a licensed design professional in the State of Tennessee for the following:",
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            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          },
          {
            "text": "any space over 5,000 SF",
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        {
          "title": "Memphis & Shelby County Construction Enforcement: Requirements for General Submittal Documents",
          "url": "https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/40656/Requirements-for-General-Submittal-documents",
          "date": "no date shown",
          "outdated": false
        }
      ],
      "last_checked": "2026-10-19"
    },
    {
      "id": "USPPR-120",
      "rank_2025": 125,
      "jurisdiction": "Knoxville",
      "census_place": "Knoxville city",
      "state": "TN",
      "state_name": "Tennessee",
      "state_slug": "tennessee",
      "population_2025": 202021,
      "permitting_agency": "City of Knoxville Plans Review & Inspections Division",
      "county_or_regional_permitting": "no (city department)",
      "submission_mode_group": {
        "value": "F digital portal; paper not stated",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Apply for a permit online . Please select \"Create an Application\" under Permits to begin the process.",
            "source_url": "https://permits.knoxvilletn.gov/Plans-Review-Permits",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          }
        ]
      },
      "submission_mode_detail": {
        "value": "Apply online through the permit portal; paper not stated",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Apply for a permit online . Please select \"Create an Application\" under Permits to begin the process.",
            "source_url": "https://permits.knoxvilletn.gov/Plans-Review-Permits",
            "source_date": "no date shown",
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          }
        ]
      },
      "e_portal": {
        "value": "not stated",
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      },
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        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "residential_copies": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "commercial_copies": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
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        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "jobsite_approved_set": {
        "value": "not stated",
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      },
      "sheet_sizes": {
        "value": "not stated",
        "quotes": []
      },
      "min_scale": {
        "value": "Residential new construction: plans drawn to scale (no minimum stated)",
        "quotes": [
          {
            "text": "Plans must be drawn to scale",
            "source_url": "https://permits.knoxvilletn.gov/files/sharedassets/building/v/1/residential-new-construction-guide.pdf",
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      },
      "seal_signature_rule": {
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        {
          "title": "Knoxville: Plans Review & Permits",
          "url": "https://permits.knoxvilletn.gov/Plans-Review-Permits",
          "date": "no date shown",
          "outdated": false
        },
        {
          "title": "Knoxville: New Construction – General Requirements Guide (residential)",
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          "outdated": false
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