Engineering Department

The Engineering Department provides engineering review services for the Rutherford County Regional Planning Commission, Building Codes, Highway Department and other County departments. The Department provides engineering counsel to other County departments and officials as requested. The Department reviews subdivision and site development plans submitted for approval by the planning commission for compliance with applicable regulations. An emphasis is placed on stormwater quality and quantity management provisions as well as adherence to articles of the FEMA Flood Insurance Program for compliance with approved plans. To ensure that acceptable construction is achieved, the Department administers an inspection and construction financial surety program with subdivision developers throughout acceptance of the subdivision development by the Highway Department and Planning Commission.