Columbia, TN

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

City Council

Development Review Committee

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

City Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Historic Zoning Commission

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

City Council

Development Review Committee

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

Historic Zoning Commission

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

City Council

Development Review Committee

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

Board of Zoning Appeals

Historic Zoning Commission

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Historic Zoning Commission

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission meets Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street. The agenda lists two old-business items, both deferred from a previous agenda: an after-the-fact exterior alterations request from Derrick Clouser at 319 W. 6th Street, and a site and setting repair and renovations request from Heritage Civil at 41 Public Square. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on the agenda.

• After-the-fact exterior alterations request from Derrick Clouser at 319 W. 6th Street (Tax Map 100D Group D Parcel 1, West 6th Street HD), deferred from a previous agenda
• Site and setting repair and renovations request from Heritage Civil at 41 Public Square (Tax Map 99A Group K Parcel 38, Downtown Commercial HD), deferred from a previous agenda
• Approval of minutes
• ADA accommodations available by contacting the City's ADA Coordinator at 931-560-1570 before the meeting

General

The City of Columbia Beer Board will meet to consider alcohol consumption permits for two businesses. The board will also discuss matters regarding Walmart Market #3908 and a sale of beer to a minor at AM Market.

• Consumption on premise permit: A&J Floral Gift Shop and Venue, 713 North Garden Street
• Consumption off premise permit: Lion Market, 507 East James Campbell Boulevard
• Other business: Walmart Market #3908, 2254 Nashville Highway
• Other business: AM Market, 818 Hatcher Lane, regarding sale of alcoholic beverage/beer to minor

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission meets Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Garden Street. The commission will consider three final plat requests with surety amounts totaling $1,690,000, plus a preliminary and final plat for Bear Creek Plaza. It will also review updated commission bylaws and proposed 2026 text amendments to Zoning Ordinance 4400 covering residential infill standards, sign standards, administration, and definitions. Public comment is allowed on each agenda item before the commission votes.

• Final plat with $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road (Tax Map 92, Parcels 11 and 11.01)
• Final plat with $585,000 surety for Marlon's Creek Phase 2B off Lasea Road and Shallow Creek Drive (Tax Map 73, Parcel 15)
• Final plat with $690,000 surety for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2 off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road
• Preliminary and final plat for Tracts 3 and 4 in Bear Creek Plaza at 1530 Bear Creek Pike (Tax Map 73, Parcel 18.26)
• Proposed 2026 text amendments to Zoning Ordinance 4400: Article 4 infill standards, Article 7 sign standards, Article 8 administration, Article 9 definitions

Development Review Committee

The Columbia Development Review Committee meets Oct. 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Conference Room A at City Hall to review eight development requests. Items include a zoning map correction on E. Burt Drive, an annexation and rezoning off Lasea Road, and several site plan, plat, and architectural reviews. The committee reviews and makes recommendations; final decisions rest with the body named in each request.

• Rezoning of 1531 E. Burt Drive (Tax Map 75 Parcel 29) from CD-4C to SD-LI (Light Industrial Special District)
• Annexation with Plan of Services and rezoning to CD-3 for Tax Map 73 Parcel 17.02 off Lasea Road (Louis Sloyan)
• Alternative Compliance approval at 1224 Trotwood Avenue (Tax Map 100J Group D Parcel 37)
• Site Development Plan and Preliminary Plat for Tax Map 89 Parcel 46 off Industrial Park Road (T-Square Engineering)
• Final Plat with surety for Bear Creek Glen Phase 3 off Harley Davidson Blvd. and Cheltenham Pl.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a budget amendment to increase the FY 2027 budget by $77,072,346 and a temporary moratorium on data center permits. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and an interlocal wastewater agreement with Spring Hill.

• Proposed budget increase of $77,072,346 for FY 2027
• Proposed temporary moratorium on land use and zoning permits for data centers
• Interlocal agreement with Spring Hill for wastewater conveyance including a $12 million commitment
• TDOT contract for widening Bear Creek Pike (SR-99) with a $10 million city contribution
• Contract with Roof Systems, Inc. for $224,769.58 to repair Columbia Aquatics and Recreation Center roofs

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet on October 8, 2026, because no items were submitted for consideration. The meeting, originally scheduled for 9:00 AM in Council Chambers at City Hall, is cancelled.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

City Council

The Columbia City Council holds a study session with two public hearings: a first amendment to the FY 2026-2027 budget that would raise the total budget by $77,072,346, and a proposed temporary moratorium on accepting and approving applications for data centers and high-density computing facilities. The council also takes up a consent agenda of contracts, bids, and agreements, plus an interlocal wastewater agreement with Spring Hill. Most items are recommendations to approve; the study session itself does not enact them.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4594 (as amended): FY 2027 budget amendment increasing the total budget by $77,072,346, from $84,466,601 to $161,538,947
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4596: temporary moratorium on land use, zoning, building, site plan, or conditional facility applications for data centers and high-density computing facilities
• Interlocal agreement with Spring Hill for 500K-1.5 MGD of wastewater, with a $12 million Spring Hill commitment ($3 million for Columbia's Carter's Creek Pike pump station, $9 million for infrastructure to Columbia's Rutherford Creek gravity sewer main)
• TDOT contract for widening Bear Creek Pike (SR-99) from Nashville Highway to I-65: estimated $190,000,000 total project cost with a $10,000,000 City contribution
• Consent agenda contracts including $224,769.58 to RSI for storm-damaged roofs at the Columbia Aquatics and Recreation Center and $169,368 to On-Duty Depot to upfit eight police patrol vehicles

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider three requests for exterior alterations, repairs, and new construction in historic districts. One item is an after-the-fact request for work already done, while the other two are new proposals. The meeting is open to the public.

• After-the-fact exterior alterations at 319 W. 6th Street (West 6th Street HD)
• Site and setting repair/renovations at 41 Public Square (Downtown Commercial HD)
• New fence construction at 804 Athenaeum Street (Athenaeum HD)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on September 10, 2026, to discuss pending business. The primary item is a deferred request from Taylor Park for a Conditional Use Permit regarding a Major Home Occupation.

• Conditional Use Permit request for Major Home Occupation at 911 South High Street

City Council

The City Council will consider several items including a budget amendment for the General Fund and various service contracts. The meeting includes discussions on police equipment purchases, tourism advertising, and infrastructure studies.

• Purchase of eight 2026 Ford Police Interceptor AWD vehicles for $354,272
• Purchase of eight Motorola in-car and body camera systems for $65,332.48
• First consideration of Ordinance No. 4594 to amend the FY 2026-2027 budget
• Approval of $298,880.05 for an Xtreme Vac DCL800SM25 leaf vacuum truck
• Contract for a $20,000 user fee study by Matrix Consulting Group Ltd.

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will not meet on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, because there were no items presented for review. The scheduled 4:00 PM session in Council Chambers at City Hall is cancelled. Residents with questions are directed to contact the Department of Development Services.

• No agenda items were submitted for the September 9, 2026 meeting
• Meeting cancelled at 700 N. Garden Street

General

The Columbia Beer Board will meet on September 9, 2026, to approve minutes from the August 12 meeting and vote on new special occasion beer permits, including one for Columbia TN PRIDE at Riverwalk Park. The board will also discuss alleged sales of alcoholic beverages to minors at two local businesses.

• Approval of August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Special occasion beer permit for Columbia TN PRIDE at 102 Riverside Drive (Riverwalk Park), October 10, 2026, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Review of Easy Stop, LLC (101 Santa Fe Pike) for alleged sale of alcohol to minor
• Review of AP Fuel, Inc dba AM Market (818 Hatcher Lane) for alleged sale of alcohol to minor

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider six plat approval requests, mostly for final plats with surety bonds, covering residential subdivisions and a commercial tract. One request includes a $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A, and another includes a $690,000 surety for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2. The committee will also review a preliminary and final plat for two tracts in Bear Creek Plaza.

• Final Plat with $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A (Tax Map 92, Parcels 11 & 11.01, off Rock Springs Road)
• Final Plat with surety for Marlon's Creek Phase 2B (off Lasea Road and Shallow Creek Drive, Tax 73 Parcel 15)
• Final Plat with surety for Bear Creek Glen Phase 3 (off Harley Davidson Blvd. and Cheltenham Pl., Tax Map 72 Parcel 53)
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Tracts 3 & 4, Bear Creek Plaza (1530 Bear Creek Pike, Tax Map 73 Parcel 18.26)
• Final Plat with $690,000 surety for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2 (off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road)

City Council

The Columbia City Council is reviewing a busy agenda featuring multiple equipment purchases, professional service contracts, board appointments, and resolutions. Key items include purchasing eight police interceptor vehicles, a leaf vacuum truck, and establishing contracts for traffic engineering, sewer capacity analysis, and festival entertainment. The council will also consider a Maury County request to waive $85,000 in building permit fees and review proposed updates to park facility rental fees.

• Approve purchase of eight 2026 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles from Two Rivers Ford for $354,272
• Approve purchase of an Xtreme Vac leaf vacuum truck from CMI Equipment Sales for $298,880.05
• Approve contract with Water Management Services for sewer capacity analysis in an amount not to exceed $45,000
• Review Maury County Government request to waive approximately $85,000 in building permit fees for courthouse renovations
• Consider Resolution No. 26-60 approving amended facility and rental fees for the Parks and Recreation Department

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet on August 19, 2026, to consider five new business items, including exterior alterations, signage, lighting, awnings, and demolition of building components at properties in the West 7th/West End and Downtown Commercial historic districts. One request is an after-the-fact approval for exterior alterations. The meeting will also include roll call, approval of minutes, and administrative certificates of appropriateness.

• Exterior alterations at 708 W. 7th Street (West 7th/West End HD)
• Signage, lighting, and awning approval at 27 Public Square (Downtown Commercial HD)
• Demolition of building components at 105 E. 5th Street (Downtown Commercial HD)
• Signage and exterior alterations at 931 S. Main Street (Downtown Commercial HD)
• After-the-fact exterior alterations at 319 W. 6th Street (West 6th Street HD)

The Historic Zoning Commission approved five cases covering exterior alterations, signage, demolition and lighting, each on a 5-0 vote. It denied French doors at 319 W. 6th Street and deferred decisions on a railing, pillar and stoop there pending technical comments. The board also approved the July minutes 5-0 and adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved July meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved exterior alterations (wood steps and railing) at 708 W. 7th Street, Case 26-0257 (5-0)
• Approved signage, lighting and awning at 27 Public Square with conditions, including a perpendicular blade sign and denial of the flat attachment between the post sign, Case 26-0264 (5-0)
• Approved roof repair and west-side window removal at 105 E. 5th Street, Case 26-0265 (5-0)
• Approved insulation and associated string lights at 931 South Main Street, Case 26-0268 (5-0)
• Denied French doors and approved west-side porch elevation at 319 W. 6th Street, deferring railing, pillar and stoop subject to technical comments, Case 26-0263 (5-0)
• Adjourned at 5:09 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The board is considering a Major Home Occupation proposal for a property located at 911 South High Street.

• Conditional Use Permit request from Taylor Park for a Major Home Occupation at 911 South High Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals deferred Case #26-0243, a request from Taylor Park for a Conditional Use Permit for a Major Home Occupation at 911 South High Street, because the applicant was not present and fees were unpaid. The board also approved the June minutes and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred Case #26-0243 (Taylor Park conditional use permit) (4-0)
• Approved June minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $12,160,873.02 in June 2026 disbursements, renewing property and workers' compensation insurance policies, and authorizing several equipment purchases and contracts. The meeting also includes a quarterly presentation from the Maury County Chamber and Economic Alliance and a proclamation to Columbia Little League 8U.

• Approve June 2026 disbursements of $12,160,873.02
• Renew property insurance with TML Public Entity Partners for $312,778
• Renew workers' compensation insurance with TML Public Entity Partners for $134,132
• Approve $121,000 payment to Maury County for animal services facility
• Purchase commercial front load garbage truck for $396,761.20

General

The Columbia Beer Board will vote on approving minutes from July and consider two new alcohol license applications: one for on-premises consumption at The Clubhouse Mercantile & Spirits and one for both on- and off-premises consumption at Columbia Pipe & Cigar Lounge.

• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 meeting
• New consumption-on-premises permit for The Clubhouse Mercantile & Spirits at 803 South Main Street
• New consumption-on-and-off-premises permit for Columbia Pipe & Cigar Lounge at 511 North Main Street

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several land use requests, including PUD master plan approvals and a rezoning application. The meeting includes multiple items deferred from previous agendas regarding developments off Rutherford Lane and River Road.

• Final PUD Master Plan for Westfield Park group living facility off Rutherford Lane
• Rezoning of 6218 Cayce Lane from CD-2 to CD-3L
• Final PUD Master Plan for Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road
• Architectural Design Review for new construction off Lion Parkway
• Final PUD Master Plan revision for McClure Farms Phases 1-4 off Nashville Highway

Development Review Committee

The committee will review requests for final plat approvals and sureties for three residential developments. These items include projects on Hampshire Pike, Bear Creek Pike, and Rock Springs Road.

• Final Plat approval for Hampshire Hills Townhomes at 1316 Hampshire Pike
• Final Plat approval for Reserve at Hickory Ridge Phase 2 off Bear Creek Pike and Red Hawk Road
• Final Plat approval and $415,000 surety for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with 21 items, including approval of $12,160,873.02 in June 2026 disbursements, renewal of property and workers' compensation insurance policies, and several equipment and vehicle purchases. A public hearing is not listed; the meeting focuses on routine financial approvals and operational contracts.

• Approve $12,160,873.02 in June 2026 disbursements
• Renew property insurance with TML Public Entity Partners for $312,778
• Renew workers' compensation insurance for $134,132
• Purchase a commercial front load garbage truck for $396,761.20
• Approve $121,000 payment to Maury County for animal services facility operations

Historic Zoning Commission

The Columbia Historic Zoning Commission will meet to consider a signage approval request. The body will also address administrative Certificates of Appropriateness.

• Signage approval request from Bryson Leach for 421 West 7th Street

The Historic Zoning Commission approved the June meeting minutes 5-0 and took up one new case. For Case# 26-0231, a signage request from Bryson Leach at 421 West 7th Street, the Commission approved the facade sign on the front of the building with uplighting, subject to staff requirements and recommendations, and denied the sign for the cabinet on the pole sign. Both actions passed 5-0. The meeting also covered administrative Certificates of Appropriateness and updated submittal requirements, then adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

• Approved June meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved facade sign with uplighting at 421 West 7th Street, subject to staff requirements and recommendations (5-0)
• Denied the cabinet sign on the pole sign at 421 West 7th Street (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

• Signage approval request
  421 West 7th Street

Development Review Committee

The Development Review Committee will consider five requests for approvals. These include an architectural review for new construction in a Light Industrial Special District off Lion Parkway, a final plat for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road, a final PUD master plan for a Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road, a PUD master plan revision for McClure Farms Phases 1‑4 off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd., and a final plat revision for a lot at 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd.

• Architectural Review approval for new construction in Light Industrial Special District off Lion Parkway (Tax Map 100G Group A Parcel 33.02) – request by Chet Rhodes
• Final Plat approval for Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A off Rock Springs Road (Tax Map 92 Parcels 11 and 11.01) – request by Amanda Reed
• Final PUD Master Plan approval for Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1B (Tax Map 51 Parcel 58.07) off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road – request by Chris Mischel
• Final PUD Master Plan revision approval for McClure Farms Phases 1‑4 off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd. (Tax Map 51 Parcel 6) – request by WES Engineers & Surveyors
• Final Plat revision approval for Lot 1 at 800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd (Tax Map 100N Group L Parcel 6) – request by Jeff K. Kimbro

• New construction Architectural Review - Chet Rhodes
  off Lion Parkway
• Final Plat approval - Rock Springs Cove Phase 1A
  off Rock Springs Road
• Final PUD Master Plan approval - Taco Bell at Honey Farm Crossing Lot 1B
  off Nashville Highway and Leafcutter Bee Road
• Final PUD Master Plan revision approval - McClure Farms Phases 1-4
  off Nashville Highway at McClure Blvd.
• Final Plat revision approval - Jeff K. Kimbro
  800 S. James M. Campbell Blvd

City Council

The Columbia City Council will consider a consent agenda including the approval of a $10.7 million monthly disbursement, a city-wide emergency services agreement, and multiple contracts for police equipment, public works vehicles, and traffic infrastructure. The meeting also includes presentations and a public hearing.

• Approve $10.7M in monthly disbursements
• Authorize no-upfront cost emergency services agreement
• Approve police uniforms contract with Galls, LLC
• Approve contract amendment for Public Works Expansion project
• Ratify contract for Royal Oaks Sewage Pump Station Replacement

• Agreement with AllSource Enterprises LLC DBA Safe Industries for emergency disaster response
• Bid award to Galls, LLC for police uniforms and duty equipment
• Agreement with Off Duty Management, Inc.
• Contract Amendment No. 5 with Lose & Associates for Public Works Expansion project
  $27,000
• Connectivity and Support Contract with Temple, Inc for school beacons and traffic cabinets
  $37,481

Columbia Municipal Planning Commission

The Columbia Municipal Planning Commission will consider several final plat approvals and PUD master plans. The body will also discuss a rezoning request for a property on Cayce Lane and architectural design for a project on Bear Creek Pike.

• Final Plat for Hillcrest Village Phase 3 off Sharpstone Drive with $570,000 surety
• Final Plat for McClure Farms Phase 1B on Heartland Drive with $515,000 surety
• Rezoning of 6218 Cayce Lane from CD-2 to CD-3L
• Final PUD Master Plan for AutoZone at Beechcroft Plaza off Nashville Highway
• Architectural Design approval for new construction at 1530 Bear Creek Pike

The Commission approved multiple development requests, including the AutoZone PUD Master Plan and Heritage Green Phase 2C. Several items regarding Westfield Park and a Cayce Lane rezoning were deferred following applicant requests or public opposition.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (4-0)
• Approved AutoZone Final PUD Master Plan at Beechcroft Plaza (4-0)
• Deferred Westfield Park group living facility request (4-0)
• Deferred Westfield Park commercial subdivision preliminary plat (4-0)
• Deferred Westfield Park commercial subdivision final plat (4-0)
• Deferred Waters Edge at Taylor Landing Final PUD Master Plan (4-0)
• Deferred 6218 Cayce Lane rezoning request (4-0)
• Approved Heritage Green Phase 2C Preliminary Plat and Site Development Plan subject to technical comments (4-0)

• Hillcrest Village Phase 3 Final Plat
  Sharpstone Drive · $570,000
• McClure Farms Phase 1B (Lots 3 and 4) Final Plat Revision
  Heartland Drive · $515,000
• Woodward Estates Phase 1B Final Plat
  Rutherford Lane · $55,000
• Westfield Park Group Living Facility PUD Master Plan
  Rutherford Lane
• Westfield Park Commercial Subdivision Preliminary Plat
  Rutherford Lane
• Westfield Park Commercial Subdivision Final Plat
  Rutherford Lane
• Waters Edge at Taylor Landing PUD Master Plan
  River Road and Taylor Landing
• AutoZone Beechcroft Plaza PUD Master Plan
  Nashville Highway and Cayer Lane

General

The Columbia Beer Board will approve the minutes from its June 10, 2026 meeting. It will then discuss a new business item concerning off‑premises consumption for ADIYOGI 408, LLC d/b/a Discount Tobacco, located at 408 B South James Campbell Boulevard. Dhaval Patel is listed as the contact person for that item.

• Approve minutes of the June 10, 2026 regular meeting.
• Consider off‑premises consumption request from ADIYOGI 408, LLC d/b/a Discount Tobacco.
• Location: 408 B South James Campbell Boulevard.
• Contact person for the request: Dhaval Patel.

• Consumption Off Premises - Adiyogi 408, LLC DBA Discount Tobacco
  408 B South James Campbell Boulevard

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session featuring a presentation on the Healthy Built Environment Grant's East Columbia Active Living Area Plan by Kimley-Horn and Development Services. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving $10.8 million in monthly disbursements, a disaster response agreement, police uniform contracts, and multiple public works equipment purchases.

• Presentation of the Healthy Built Environment Grant's East Columbia Active Living Area Plan (study session only)
• Approve $10,777,884.15 in disbursements for May 2026
• Approve a no-upfront-cost city wide emergency disaster response agreement with AllSource Enterprises LLC DBA Safe Industries
• Approve $948,803 contract with B.A.M.2, Inc. for Royal Oaks Sewage Pump Station replacement
• Approve $370,870 upgrade of traffic detection to radar at 10 major intersections using Wavetronix

• East Columbia Active Living Area Plan Presentation — introduced
  East Columbia
• Agreement with AllSource Enterprises LLC DBA Safe Industries
• Bid Award for Police Uniforms and Duty Equipment - Galls, LLC
• Agreement with Off Duty Management, Inc.
• Contract Amendment No. 5 - Lose & Associates
  $27,000
• Connectivity and Support Contract - Temple, Inc

Housing Board of Adjustments & Appeals

The Columbia Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals will meet to review requests for demolition approvals. The board will consider two specific properties identified by Development Services.

• Demolition approval request for Tax Map 99G Group A Parcels 17 and 18 off Campbell Drive
• Demolition approval request for 613 Midway Avenue (Tax Map 99G Group D Parcel 22.01)

• Demolition approval of a structure
  Tax Map 99G Group A Parcels 17 and 18, off Campbell Drive
• Demolition approval of a structure
  613 Midway Avenue