Board of Zoning Appeals - 10/07/2026

The City of Chattanooga Board of Zoning Appeals met on October 7, 2026. The board approved the prior meeting’s minutes and considered several zoning requests. For 423 East Main Street, the applicant sought a special exception for live entertainment; after neighbors raised concerns about late-night noise, parking, loitering, and litter, the applicant withdrew the request without prejudice. The withdrawal passed 7–1. For BZA 2655 at 6231 Perimeter Drive, the applicant requested a variance to allow internally illuminated signage in the Brainerd overlay. A motion to approve failed 3–5; the board then considered deferring the case, but the transcript does not capture the outcome of that motion.

In another case concerning a proposed restaurant in a riverfront park, the applicant sought relief from a city-code 100-foot setback. The board deferred the matter to the next meeting so members could review it further and consult city officials. No contracts, purchasing decisions, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.