Form Based Code Committee - 07/09/2026

The Chattanooga City Council & City Boards Form Based Code Committee met on July 9, 2026, to review several cases involving modifications and exceptions to the city's form based code. Key procurement-related discussions included requests for signage modifications for the West Side revitalization project by Columbia Residential, where the committee considered exceptions for monument pedestal signs, setbacks, and skyline signs to enhance visibility and community identity. Another significant case involved the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center seeking approval for a 15x15 foot LED video screen to improve public engagement and visibility, which was ultimately denied due to concerns about precedent, light pollution, and compatibility with the public realm. Additional cases included approval of an awning clearance reduction for a building on Market Street due to structural constraints, and modifications to street frontage and fenestration requirements for medical and commercial building expansions. The committee also deferred a case involving a large mural-style branding sign for First Things First to allow for redesign. Motions were passed to approve some modifications and deny others, reflecting a careful balance between development needs and adherence to form based code standards.