Rules for ZIP Code 37040
Clarksville, TN
90 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 37040 is governed by the city of Clarksville, TN, home to about 90% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Clarksville's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 37040 also covers:
- unincorporated Montgomery County~10% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 37040 based on Clarksville ordinances.
Solar Energy
2 rules- HOA RestrictionsHeavy
- Panel PermitsSome
Animal Ordinances
4 rules- Wildlife FeedingFew
- Exotic PetsSignificant
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
2 rulesHome Business
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
3 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Parade PermitsSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesBuilding Safety
4 rulesPublic Conduct
5 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- JaywalkingLight
- Loitering RulesSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Noise Ordinances
6 rules- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Barking DogsSome
- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Window SignsSome
- Holiday DisplaysFew
- Garage Sale SignsHeavy
Fire Regulations
5 rules- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Wildfire ZonesSome
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Rental Property Rules
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
5 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSome
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
3 rules- Taxes & FeesSome
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Occupancy LimitsSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSome
- Park CurfewSome
Property Maintenance
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
5 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesCannabis Regulations
2 rules- Home CultivationHeavy
- Dispensary ZoningHeavy
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Food Truck PermitsHeavy
- Vending ZonesSome
Tree Protection
1 ruleFence Regulations
2 rulesDrone Rules
2 rulesEnvironmental Rules
3 rules- Coastal DevelopmentHeavy
- Erosion ControlHeavy
- Stormwater ManagementHeavy
Parking Rules
3 rules- Abandoned VehiclesHeavy
- EV ChargingFew
- Overnight ParkingSome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleWater Use Rules
1 ruleMobility & Curb Rules
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- No-Knock RegistrySome
- Solicitor PermitsHeavy