City of Chattanooga

Plans

Plans for new buildings and additions shall include the location of the proposed building or structure and all existing buildings or structures on the site (show square footage of each building or structure). Also, show parking layout, erosion control, storm water detention (if applicable), and drawings shall be to scale. Number of plans required for review: Three (3) full sets; Five (5) Civil sets. Further instructions and forms are available in our Standard Operating Instructions for Plans Review. ATTENTION! ALL structures located in the 100-year Flood Zone shall require foundation plans showing flood vents, size and location of vents, and finished floor elevations.

For information on permit requirements for One- and Two-Family Dwellings CLICK HERE

For information regarding submittal requirements for residential townhouses, CLICK HERE

For information on Plans Submittal requirements for commercial, manufacturing, and multi-family dwellings CLICK HERE. The Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners has developed a plans cover sheet during discussions with the State Fire Marshal's Office and local Codes Enforcement Officials and should be used as a guideline when submitting plans to the City of Chattanooga. CLICK HERE for the Reference Manual (Appendix F).

For information on our building permit fee schedule CLICK HERE

Pre-Submittal Meetings

We recommend that if you will be submitting non-residential plans for review or if you have questions about any proposed project that you contact our office to schedule a Pre-Submittal Meeting.

The pre-submittal meeting is where Plans Review, Traffic Engineering, Stormwater, Planning, Fire Marshall, Engineering, Urban Forestry, Landscaping and Zoning professionals meet with anyone interested to assist with project development prior to formally submitting their plans for review. We welcome owners, architects, contractors, and developers to this venue to discuss your project and explain the codes and requirements. These meetings are not intended to replace the review process and no permits will be approved at this meeting. Plans must be submitted and reviewed separately.

If you are planning non-residential construction in the City of Chattanooga or if you have a desire to meet with our staff personnel to aide in any residential construction plans, day care or rehabilitation center operation, etc., you may call our office to set up a pre-submittal meeting. A completed Site Survey Worksheet is needed when you come to the meeting along with any preliminary plans you may have.

Meetings are by appointment only. You may call our main number, 423-757-5105, and speak with any of the clerks to set up an appointment or obtain additional information.

Plans that are required to have A Design Professional's Tennessee (Architect or Engineer) Stamp affixed to them include:

All Assembly (50 or more people), Educational, and Institutional occupancies.
Buildings and structures two stories or more high.
Buildings and structures 5,000 sq. ft. (465m) (Add floors together) or more in area

Permit Forms Available

Building Permit
(click here)

Electrical Permit
(click here)

Plumbing Permit
(click here)

Gas Permit
(click here)

Mechanical Permit
(click here)

Street Cut Permit
(click here)

Sign Permit
(click here)

Land Disturbing
(click here)

Stormwater Calculation Summary Sheet (pdf) which is to be turned in with all Land Disturbing Permits where there is an increase in the impervious area.
(click here)