Hamilton County Planning Department


The Hamilton County Planning Department will begin accepting Planning Commission applications - including zoning cases and major/minor plats - on April 21, 2026. Staff‑approved plats will be accepted beginning June 1, 2026.



Applications (rezoning, subdivision, variances)



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 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 402, 4th Floor, Hamilton County Courthouse.
Address: 625 Georgia Avenue, 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.




Comprehensive Plan

Plan Hamilton (PDF)


Public Notices


No public notices at this time



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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