Chattanooga City Council Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee Meeting - 10/13/2026

The Chattanooga City Council Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee met on October 13, 2026, to discuss possible amendments to the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and ongoing work on zoning regulations for vape-related retailers. The committee considered ADU size limits, including a possible percentage cap with an 800-square-foot maximum, setbacks, placement of entrances, screening, and how to treat garage or basement conversions. Members emphasized avoiding rules that make ADUs prohibitively expensive or undermine their housing and affordability benefits. Staff will refine options, review permitting data on conversions, examine two similar homes raised during discussion, and prepare comparisons of possible size standards. No amendment was approved or vote taken.