To acquire a building permit, planning staff of the Chattanooga Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency must conduct an analysis of the proposed building or structure. This work requires conducting a land use survey of the surrounding development and evaluate the potential impact of the proposed building or structure. The evaluation will be based in part upon location of the site in relation to designated historic districts, distance from known Civil War battlefield sites, reservations and preserved lands. Distance to established or proposed greenways will also be evaluated. Any permit that is issued must adhere to adopted use plans.

Applicants for a permit must submit a site plan and building elevations for all proposed buildings and any other site structures that exceed the maximum height level. Certainly, public hearings will be held to seek citizen input.

Under special conditions the Chattanooga City Council may permit buildings or other structures exceeding 35 feet within designated areas of scenic value. This would be a special exception prior to the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy.

A scenic feature is defined as a geographically definable natural topographic formation, such as a mountain, hill or ridgeline, contributing to the attractive scenic character of the community. An area of scenic value is defined as a historic site and/or scenic feature defined by topographic bounds. It?EUR??,,????'?????<