Boards

Deadlines and Cut Off Dates for Board Meetings

2020 Meeting and Cut Off Dates for Zoning, Sign and Construction Boards

2019 Form-Based Code Committee Meeting and Cut Off Dates 

2020 Chattanooga Historic Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule and Cut Off Dates

Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting for July 1, 2020

New Permitting Process

A new permitting system was implemented on May 11, 2020, by the Land Development Office, Economic and Community Development Department, of the City of Chattanooga. The name of the new software is Viewpoint Cloud. To get started you will need to create a user account.

Link to the new On-line Permit System, CLICK HERE. 

Board of Construction Appeals for Mechanical Codes

The Board of Construction Appeals for Mechanical Codes hears requests and renders decisions for variances to the Construction and Mechanical Codes.  The Board Chairman is Jamie Walker (423) 267-5471.  The Vice-Chairman is Mike Webb and the Secretary to the Board is Dottie McKinney (423) 643-5883 / dmckinney@chattanooga.gov.

Board of Sign Appeals

The Board of Sign Appeals was created by the City Council to render decisions regarding requests for variances and special event permits for signs located within the City. The Board Chairman is Alexia Phinizey (423) 364-8349. The Vice-Chairman is Brooke Bradley-King. Secretary to the Board is Dottie McKinney (423) 643-5883 /dmckinney@chattanooga.gov.

Board of Zoning Appeals for Variances and Special Permits

The Board of Zoning Appeals for Variances and Special Permits has the power to make special exceptions to the zoning regulations in the following areas: Appeals from property owners on decisions or actions by an administrative official in the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance; Interpretation of Zoning Maps; Review Conditional and other Special Permits; Hear appeals from applicants aggrieved of any decision of the Downtown Residential / Mixed Use District Review.  The Board Chairman is Scott McColpin (423) 756-3057. The Vice-Chairman is Jeff Brown. Secretary to the Board is Dottie McKinney (423) 643-5883 / dmckinney@chattanooga.gov.

• Adult Oriented Establishment Checklist
• Daycare Checklist
  • Sample Daycare Site Plan
• Home Occupation Checklist
• Open Air Market Checklist
• Residential Home / Halfway House / Rehabilitation Center Checklist
• Special Permit Checklist
• Telecommunications Tower Checklist
• Veterinary & Animal Grooming Checklist
• Zoning Ordinance

Board of Electrical Examiners

Anyone wishing to engage in the electrical business in the city must be licensed by the city of Chattanooga. This includes installations of electrical wiring as well as any associated repairs or alterations. (See city code 1986, sec 14-31). The city council created a Board of Electrical Examiners to oversee the examination and/or licensing of contractor and journeyman electricians. The Chairman of the board is Kenny Smith. Clerk to this board is Julie Self (423) 643-5803/ jself@chattanooga.gov. She can answer any questions you may have about the application and testing for an electrical license.

Board of Gas Fitters Examiners

Anyone wishing to engage in the gas piping business in the city must be licensed by the city of Chattanooga. This includes the installation of gas piping as well as any associated repairs or alterations. (See city code 19-1 thru 19-122). The city council created a Board of Gas Examiners to oversee the examination and/or licensing of master and journeyman gas fitters. The Chairman of this board is Doug Dailey. Clerk to this board is Julie Self (423) 643-5803/ jself@chattanooga.gov. She can answer any questions you may have about the application and testing for an electrical license.

Board of Mechanical Examiners

Anyone wishing to engage in the mechanical business in the city must be licensed by the city of Chattanooga. This includes installation as well as any associated repairs or alterations. The city council created a Board of Mechanical Examiners for master and journeyman mechanical contractors. The Board chairman is Scott McKenzie. Clerk to the board is Julie Self (423)643-5803/jself@chattanooga.gov. She can answer any questions you may have about the application and testing. 

Board of Plumbing Examiners

Anyone wishing to engage in the plumbing business in the city must be licensed by the city of Chattanooga. This includes the installation of plumbing as well as any associated repairs or alterations. The city council created a Board of Plumbing Examiners to oversee the examination and/or licensing of master and journeyman plumbers. The Chairman of this board is Doug Dailey. Clerk to this board is Julie Self (423) 643-5803/ jself@chattanooga.gov. She can answer any questions you may have about the application and testing for a plumbing license.

Chattanooga Historic Zoning Commission

The Chattanooga Historic Zoning Commission reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness or Certificates of Economic Hardship in regards to construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of structures or appurtenances within a local historic district.  For Historic planning and zoning questions, please contact the staff at (423) 643-5800.  For more information about Historic Planning and Zoning in Chattanooga, please go to our Historic Planning and Zoning website, here. 

Form-Based Code Committee

The Form-Based Code Committee meets to review requests for Major Modifications being requested by applicants with projects in the Form-Based Zoning area.  Please visit the Form-Based Zoning webpage for additional information as well as the application and checklists.  Contact Emily Dixon with any questions: 423.643.5834/ edixon@chattanooga.gov.