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Fire Department

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1. How many employees are at the Goodlettsville Fire Department?

There are 17 full-time firefighters and emergency medical technicians, one full-time certified emergency vehicle technician, and 15 part-time firefighters.

2. How many calls do you receive each year?

• 2007 - 2,398
• 2006 - 2,501
• 2005 - 2,360
• 2004 - 2,251
• 2003 - 2,212
• 2002 - 2,199
• 2001 - 1,927
• 2000 - 1,620
• 1999 - 1,710
• 1998 - 1,579
• 1997 - 1,547

3. How often do you work?

Employees work for 24 hours on and then 48 hours off.

4. Do I have to have a Burn Permit to burn a small pile of brush?

Yes you must have a Burn Permit from the City of Goodlettsville to burn anything. The cost is $5. You will need to come by the Fire Dept. and to pick one up.

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Historic Sites

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1. What is Historic Mansker's Station?

Historic Mansker's Station is a site in which visitors can experience life on the Tennessee frontier during the 18th century. Guests tour two areas: reconstructed Mansker's Fort and the Historic Bowen's House built circa 1787. Tours begin at the Welcome Center where there is a museum, gift store, and visitors can view a short film about the site.

2. What is admission?

Effective July 1, 2009, admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and AAA members, and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children five and under are free. Group rates for 15 or more are available. For more information you may contact the site at (615)859-3678.

3. When are you open?

We are open Tuesday - Saturday. The first tour begins at 9:00 am and the last tour begins at 4:00 pm. Tours are continuous throughout the day, except for the hour of 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm. We are open March - December.

4. Can I walk around without having to take a tour?

The site is located within Moss-Wright Park, so guests may walk throughout the park and look in the Welcome Center. However, if visitors wish to go inside the fort or historic home, admission is required.

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Planning

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1. What is 6ZZ (The zoning district designation listed on the Metropolitan Nashville zoning data)?

6ZZ is the zoning designation that Metro-Nashville has assigned to the entire City of Goodlettsville as a satellite city.  The City of Goodlettsville is a municipality and maintains a zoning map of properties within the corporate City limits.Call (615) 851-2234 to request zoning information. Please have the physical address of the property, map, and parcel number information available.

2. What is the zoning classification of a property in the Goodlettsville corporate city limits?

The Goodlettsville Zoning Map designates the zoning classification of all properties within the corporate city limits. Planning Department personnel will provide the zoning district designation of each property upon request at (615)851-2234. Call (615) 851-2234 to request zoning information. Please have the physical address of the property, map, and parcel number information available.

3. What type of residential buildings are permitted in the residential zoning districts?

See table link for additional information.

Refer to the Table I - Land Use Matrix - Permanent Residential Activities - Goodlettsville Zoning Ordinance - Pages 1 and 2
Table 1, Page 1 See also Page 2

4. What type of residential buildings are permitted in the residential zoning districts? (see additional page information here)

Refer to Table 1, page 2. Table 1, Page 2

5. What are the bulk, lot and open space requirements for residential zoning districts?

See table link for additional information.

Refer to Table II - Bulk, Yard and Open Space Regulations - Residential Zoning Districts - Goodlettsville Zoning Ordinance - Page 3 Table 2

6. What types of businesses are permitted in commercial zoning districts?

See table link for additional information.

Refer to Table I - Land Use Matrix - Commercial Zoning Districts - Goodlettsville Zoning Ordinance - Pages 1 and 2 More...

7. What types of businesses are permitted in commercial zoning districts? (see additional page information here)

See Table 1, page 2 for continued information. Additional Information

8. What are the bulk and open space requirements for commercial zoning districts?

See table link for additional information.

Refer to Table III - Bulk, Lot and Open Space Requirements - Commercial Zoning Districts - Page 4 More...

9. What types of businesses are permitted in Industrial Zoning Districts?

See table link for additional information.

Refer to Table I Land Use Matrix - Industrial Zoning Districts - Goodlettsville Zoning Ordinance - Pages 1 and 2 More...

10. What type of businesses are permitted in Industrial zoning districts? (see additional page information here)

See Table 1, Page 2 here. More...

11. What are the bulk and open space requirements for Industrial zoning districts?

See link below for more information.

Refer to Table IV - Bulk, Lot and Open Space Requirements - Goodlettsville Zoning Ordinance - Page 5

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12. How do I obtain a copy of the City of Goodlettsville Zoning Ordinance?

Hard cover copies of the Zoning Ordinance are available upon request at Goodlettsville City Hall Administrative Offices (615)851-2234. The purchase price is $35.

13. How do I obtain a copy of the Goodlettsville Subdivision Regulations?

Hard cover copies are available upon request at Goodlettsville City Hall Administrative Offices (615) 851-2234. The purchase price is $25. Goodlettsville Subdivision Regulations.

14. How do I obtain a copy of the Goodlettsville Sign Ordinance?

Hard copies of the Sign Ordinance are available at Goodlettsville City Hall Administrative Offices (615) 851-2234. The purchase price is $10.00.

15. How do I obtain a copy of the agenda(s) of the Goodlettsville Planning Commission meeting(s) or the Board of Zoning and Sign Appeals meeting(s)?

Agenda(s) of the Planning Commission meeting(s) or the Board of Zoning meetings are available on-line via the Planning Department's site and in the lobby area at Goodlettsville City Hall.

16. How do I obtain a copy of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting(s) or the Board of Zoning and Sign Appeals meeting(s)?

Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting(s) or the Board of Zoning and Sign Appeals meeting(s) are available on-line via the Planning Department's site and in the lobby area at Goodlettsville City Hall.

17. How do I contact members of the Planning Commission or Board of Zoning and Sign Appeals?

The Planning Department's web pages provides a link to Planning Commission members and Board of Zoning and Sign Appeals members.

18. How do I obtain a copy of a final subdivision plat for property located in the corporate city limits of Goodlettsville?

The City of Goodlettsville is a municipality and is not a county recording office. You will need to contact the Davidson County Register of Deeds Office (615-862-6790) or Sumner County Register of Deeds Office (615-452-3892) to obtain a copy of a recorded final plat subdivision plan.

19. How do I obtain a copy of a site plan, planned unit development master plan or recorded final plat subdivision plan approved by the Goodlettsville Planning Commission?

A copy of plans approved by the Goodlettsville Planning Commission is available for "review purposes only" at Goodlettsville City Hall Administrative Offices, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. An appointment is required to review plans.

To obtain an individual copy of a submitted plan, you must request the document directly from the submitting engineering firm or project developer. Planning Department personnel will provide contact information upon request at
615-851-2234.

20. What are the requirements for a home based business?

Refer to the document center - Home Occupancy Requirements. A City of Goodlettsville Business License must be obtained. Please contact the City Recorder at (615) 851-2200.

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Public Works

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1. What services do the Public Works Department provide?

• Residential garbage collection
• Curbside brush chipper
• Bulk refuse item collection
• Recycling drop-off center
• Street sweeping
• Sanitary sewer operation and maintenance (78 miles, five pumping stations)
• Street maintenance and paving
• Drainage improvements
• Traffic sign installation and maintenance
• Right of way and cemetery maintenance
• Snow removal
• Traffic signal operation and maintenance
• Fleet operations
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Fueling system management
• Permit issuance
• Plans review
• Records and drawings management
• Stormwater management

2. Where is your facility located?

The Public Works offices are located at 215 Cartwright St., Goodlettsville.
The Recycling and Drop-Off Center is located at 220 Connell St., Goodlettsville.

3. What facilities does the Public Works Department include?

• Administrative offices
• Maintenance shop
• Sewer Division offices
• Highways and Streets offices
• Materials storage bins
• Equipment shed
• Residential refuse drop-off
• Residential recycling drop-off

4. How do I get trash pick-up started at my residence?

You will be able to set up your trash service at the same time you set up your water/sewer service through your local water utility. The non-refundable set up fee, per container, is $75. There is a limit of two containers per household. For residents who are customers of Metro Water Services, come to City Hall or Public Works to establish sanitation pick-up service or call either (615) 859-2740 or 851-2200.

5. How do I get trash pick-up started at my place of business?

The City of Goodlettsville does not currently offer commercial service. Any business within Goodlettsville's city limits must contact a private service to remove their solid waste.

6. How many employees are in the Public Works Department?

27

7. Why do I have to pay a $75 per container set-up fee if there is already a City of Goodlettsville trash receptacle at my residence?

The $75 fee per container is a non-refundable service charge to activate service at your residence. The receptacle is the property of the City of Goodlettsville and should remain at the residence it is assigned to. If a second container is required, there is an additional non-refundable set-up fee of $75.

8. What are the current sanitation fees?

$15/month for one container
$20/month for two containers
$75 new resident set-up fee (non-refundable)
$75 for second container set-up fee (non-refundable)
$100/load for bulk rubbish pick up per trip (payable in advance)

9. I put my container out this morning, but it was not emptied. What do I do?

First check to make sure the rules and regulations were followed properly. Once you are sure proper procedure was adhered to, call Public Works at (615) 859-2740.

10. When is garbage collected?

Garbage is collected once a week. When you sign up for sanitation service, you'll be advised as to your pick up day. The only holidays trash is not picked up are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Check with Public Works to be advised of the alternate schedule during these holidays.

11. My container has been damaged. What do I do?

To report damage to the City's garbage container, call Public Works at (615) 859-2740. For repairs, placed your cleaned, empty container at the street in order for our repair crew to have access to it.

12. Whom do I contact about having limbs and brush chipped?

If you performed the cutting yourself, the City will be able to chip the debris for you. It is not necessary to call for this service.

Check the website to see the new pick-up schedule effective January 1, 2010.

If you hired the work to be performed, that person or company is responsible for its removal, not the City.

13. A professional tree trimming company has worked in my yard. What do I do with the yard waste?

All debris generated within the City by a contractor (someone you've paid to do the work for you) is to be removed by the contractor. The City is unable to remove this debris.

14. What do I do with items I can recycle?

Bring your recyclable items to the Public Works drop off center at 220 Connell St. This facility is open to City residents Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.

We accept glass (clear, brown, green), plastic (#1 through 7), paper, cardboard, metal, electronics (computers, monitors, mice, radios, telephones, cell phones, fax, printer, etc.)

15. How do I get bulk items picked up?

Call Public Works at (615) 859-2740 to discuss pick up of your bulk item(s). Effective October 1, 2008, there will be a charge of $100 per trip, payable in advance by calling Public Works at (615) 859-2740 or City Hall at (615) 851-2200.

Note that Bulk Rubbish is defined as items which, by their size and shape, cannot be readily placed in City of Goodlettsville approved containers, including but not limited to, boxes, furniture, bedding, and appliances.

16. Whom do I call to dispose of a dead animal?

If the animal is in Davidson County, call (615) 862-8971 or if it's in Sumner County, call (615) 859-2740. If the animal is on a State-maintained highway (Dickerson Road/Main Street, Springfield Highway/US 41, Louisville Highway/31W, or Long Hollow Pike), contact TDOT. Davidson County TDOT (615) 350-4400, Sumner County TDOT (615) 451-5822. TWRA does not pick up dead animals.

17. How do I contact animal control?

The City of Goodlettsville Public Works Department does not offer animal control services. Contact Davidson County (615) 862-7928 or Sumner County (615) 452-2632

If the dead animal is in the roadway and poses an immediate traffic hazard, Goodlettsville Public Works will move it to the side of the road for collection by the appropriate agency.

Davidson County: Metro Public Works (615) 862-8750
Metro Public Works will pick up all dead animals except livestock. Animal must be placed at curb and pick-up usually occurs within 24 hours after they've been notified.

Metro Animal Control Services (dog catcher): (615) 862-7928

Metro Pest Management (mosquito control): (615) 340-5668

Nashville Humane Association: (615) 352-1010

Sumner County: Sumner County Animal Control (615) 452-2400

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency: Does not pick up animals.

Tennessee Department of Transportation will pick up all animals on State-maintained highways only. In Goodlettsville, this pertains to Dickerson Road, Long Hollow Pike, US Highway 31 and US Highway 41. For Davidson County call (615) 350-4400 or for Sumner County call (615) 451-5822.

Surrounding Animal Shelters and Animal Control Centers

Cheatham County Animal Control: (615) 792-3647

Humane Alliance Animal Shelter Murfreesboro: (615) 907-7093

Humane Association of Wilson County: (615) 444-1144

Wilson County Animal Control: (615) 444-9775

Robertson County Animal Control: (615) 384-5611

What to do if you've lost your pet...

Contact local animal control shelters and private rescues to file a report. Most shelters are only required to keep strays 3-5 days before they can be euthanized. Check shelters in surrounding counties and contact local veterinarians. Post the information regarding your lost pet on the website www.sumnerhumane.org along with a description and search the site to see if someone's found your pet.

Walk your neighborhood, knock on doors and leave your number with your neighbors. Most people walk the streets around their home and call for their pet. Since a well-meaning person may take a stray animal into their home, people who knock on doors are more likely to get results.

Post flyers with your pet's picture and your phone number. Put them in high traffic areas such as local veterinarian offices, grocery stores, drug stores, dry cleaners, etc. Be sure to obtain permission before posting notices. To make an easy flyer, visit PetBond Website

When you contact animal control offices, give detailed information about any special markings. Check at the shelter yourself and ask if they have found deceased animals matching your pet's description. Check the found ads in the local newspapers. Run an ad in the local newspapers and include as much information as possible.

18. What is Stream Watch and how do I become involved?

Stream Watch is comprised of a group of volunteers from within our local community who meet on a regular basis to learn about our local streams and the issues they face. Volunteers report their findings and discuss ways to help improve our local water quality. Learn more about Stream Watch and join us as we strive to improve our many stream's water quality! Check the calendar for meeting updates or call (615) 859-0880 or (615) 859-2740. Stream Watch

19. Why are illicit discharges a problem?

Stormwater generally flows to waterways without any additional treatment and often contains pathogens, nutrients, toxic pollutants, etc. It's important to keep our water runoff as clean and nutrient-free as possible.

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Traffic Court

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1. When is my traffic court?

Your court date is at the bottom of your ticket. Goodlettsville traffic court is always at 5:00 pm to allow most people to attend without missing work.

2. How long will Court last?

Usually, Traffic Court takes less than one hour.

3. What if I can't come to Court on the assigned night?

Call the Court Clerk's Office at (615) 851-2214 as soon as you know of your scheduling problem. Explain your scheduling problem and the Clerk will review your situation and attempt to resolve any issues. Your Court date will only be changed one time, so do not forget your new date.

4. What if I forgot to come to Court?

First, call the Court Clerk's office at (615) 851-2214 and you will be advised as to what options are still available for the resolution of your ticket, depending on how many days it is past due.

Tickets over 30 days past due will be sent to the Tennessee Department of Safety and your driver's license will be suspended. Once this occurs, you will have to pay a reinstatement fee, plus the original ticket fine, plus a default fee of $50 for each offense on the ticket.