Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Orlinda, Tennessee
Orlinda is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee. Orlinda adopts its own zoning, so inside its limits Orlinda’s rules apply, not the county’s. 4 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 12, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Robertson County page.
Answers from the rulebook for Orlinda
Orlinda’s own rules
Local zoningPresent
Land inside Orlinda city limits
City page links an 'Orlinda zoning ordinance' and a zoning map; ordinance text itself was not opened.
“zoning ordinance orlinda zoning ordinance new builds, additions, renovation, and accessory structures”
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
Subdividing property inside Orlinda city
Application fee must be paid; application is advertised; planning and zoning advisory board recommends; city council decides.
“the planning and zoning advisory board will meet to begin the evaluation process and will make recommendations to the city council.”
Permit feesVariable (with conditions)
Permit applications in Orlinda city
Rezoning review fee is $500.00 per the same page.
rezoning review fee: 500 USD
“alongside your application, please ensure that the appropriate fee, which varies depending on the type of permit, is included.”
Permit processPublished
Permit applications in Orlinda city
Submit online or at city hall with fee, then call city hall at 615-654-3366 after approval.
“after submitting your paperwork and payment, kindly contact city hall at 615-654-3366 for further instructions once your application has been approved.”
Still unanswered
We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Orlinda or Robertson County directly.
Owner-builder exemption — Orlinda city
Building code adopted — Orlinda city
Inspections — Orlinda city
Certificate of occupancy — Orlinda city
Zoning districts — Orlinda city
19 more unanswered
Minimum dwelling size
Minimum lot size
Setbacks
Lot coverage
Building height
Living in an RV
Camping on your land
Tiny homes
Manufactured homes
Accessory dwellings
Who permits septic
Septic permit
Septic inspection
Off-grid sanitation
Well permit
Mandatory utility hookup
Agricultural exemption
Building in a floodplain
Short-term rentals
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Orlinda publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Robertson County’s page lists the county offices to call.
Off-grid gear
Going off-grid in Orlinda means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:
