The City has prepared various information sheets that explain the restrictions related to residential property. If the information provided should conflict with the City of Germantown Code of Ordinances, the Code shall prevail. If you have any questions concerning zoning of your property, contact Planning Manager Sheila Pounder at SPounder@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 751-5681.

Code violations may be reported online or by calling (901) 757-7264.

• Abandoned/junked/wrecked vehicles 
• Accessory structures, detached
• Attached additions to existing principal building 
• Attached additions to existing principal building on double frontage lot 
• Double frontage lots 
• Fences, residential
• Garage/yard or private sales 
• Grass, weeds and noxious growth 
• Home based business/office
• Residential parking requirements
• Portable storage (PODs) 
• Satellite dishes
• Sidewalks 
• Swimming pools  
• Temporary sign
• Trees on residential lots 
• 2009 Zoning Ordinance Amendments