Hamilton County Planning Department


The Zoning Regulations have been updated to include Sections 2000 – Rural Corridor Overlay District and 3000 – Countryside Residential Overlay District. The Subdivision Regulations have been amended to change references from 'RPA' to 'Hamilton County Planning Department.'



Applications (rezoning, subdivision, variances)


Zoning Application
Plat Applications

Subdivision

  • Staff Approved Plats - Any division or revision of lots less than five (5) lots with no needed variances or new public streets. These plats do not go to the Planning Commission
  • Minor Plats - Subdivisions of 6-10 lots. Requires Planning Commission approval. Plat can be submitted as a combination Concept/Final Plat to the Planning Commission.
  • Major Plats - Subdivisions of more than 10 lots. Requires Planning Commission approval. Preliminary Plat and Final Plat are required to be submitted separately
  • Subdivision Plat Variance - A variance is a modification of the strict terms of the relevant regulation where such modification will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the action of the applicant, a literal enforcement of the regulation would result in unnecessary and undue hardship

Fees


Application Fees (PDF)


Zoning Forms


Property Owner Authorization (PDF)
Special Permit Checklist (PDF)
PUD Amendment Application Checklist (PDF)
Zoning Regulations (PDF)


Zoning Appeals


Petition to Appeal – Single-Wide Manufactured Home

A petition to appeal may be filed within 7 days of a decision by Planning Commission and will be heard by County Commission at its second regular meeting following the decision.





Map

Current Zoning Map - To see current zoning use the layers tab in the bottom left hand corner > RPA Zoning > Use address bar at top right hand corner or zoom to location > select addressing then address from bar on left side of screen if using search bar to zoom to location.


Future Zoning Place Type Maps



Planning Commission Meeting


In-Person Attendance

Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Room 1A, 1st Floor, Development Resource Center
Address: 1250 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Meetings are open to the public.


Online

A live stream of the Planning Commission meeting is available on YouTube.
Viewable on any mobile device or computer.



Submit a Public Comment

This is intended for public input and opposition related to current zoning and subdivision cases.


Agenda

Calendar (PDF)



Comprehensive Plan

Plan Hamilton (PDF)


Public Notices


PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Committee of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and the public hearing shall be heard by the whole Hamilton County Commission meeting on Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

These meetings will be conducted in person in the County Commission meeting room on the fourth floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse located 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402.

The purpose of these meetings is to give consideration on the following requests:

  • Amend the White Oak Mountain Area 12 Plan (a component of Plan Hamilton) by changing the place type designation for an approximately 0.70-acre parcel located at 4390 University Drive (part), Hamilton County, Tennessee, from Suburban Residential to Maker District. A copy of the proposed regulation amendment is available for review on the Hamilton County Planning Department website at https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_Planning.aspx
    (County Commission District 10)

  • 2026-0078 – Benjamin A. Kyle with Apison Auto – 4390 University Dr. (part) – Rezone from A-1 Agricultural District to C-2 Local Business Commercial District with conditions
    (County Commission District 10)

For additional information or questions, please contact staff via email at [email protected].




PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to T.C.A. § 8 44 101 and T.C.A. § 13 7 105, that the Hamilton County Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing will be conducted in person on the fourth floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse, located at 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402.

The purpose of this public hearing is to consider an appeal of the approval of a special permit for a single wide manufactured home located at 12632 Jones Gap Road. The original case, HCZA 2, was heard before the Chattanooga Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission on July 13, 2026.

For additional information or questions, please contact Planning and Zoning staff at [email protected].



Address & Contact Information


Main Office: 423-209-7950

Address: 1250 Market Street, Suite 3046, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Except for these holidays


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Hamilton County Officials

County Mayor Weston Wamp
Assessor of Property Marty Haynes
County Clerk Bill Knowles
Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt
Sheriff Austin Garrett
Trustee Bill Hullander

Government Entities

9 1 1 Center / Emergency Communications District
Chamber Commerce
Regional Planning
Veterans Services
Visitor's Bureau
Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority