Zoning law changes could alter look and feel of downtown Chattanooga

Traffic moves along Main Street in the Southside on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Traffic moves along Main Street in the Southside on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015.

By Alex Green April 20, 2016 5 min read

Planning commissioners will host a final open meeting Thursday on proposed new codes that are considered the biggest change to downtown Chattanooga development regulations in decades.

The new regulations, known as form-based codes, focus on the look and feel of streets and buildings.

The proposed changes are part of a 223-page zoning law packet that is set to be recommended for approval next month.

If you go

What: Form-based code workshopWhen: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Where: City Council chambers, 1000 Lindsay Street

More Info

Read a full version of planners’ new downtown form-based codes draft, and see a full map of affected areas at www.cha-fbc.com.