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Chattanooga, TN Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Driveway blocking
prohibited outright
Fire hydrant clearance
15 feet minimum
Crosswalk clearance
20 feet at intersections
Standard fine
$45 civil penalty
Hydrant/fire-lane fine
$50 civil penalty

Summary

Chattanooga bans stopping or parking on sidewalks, in front of driveways, within an intersection, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, or within 20 feet of a crosswalk.

(a)No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places:(1)On a sidewalk, provided, however, a bicycle may be parked on a sidewalk if it does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of pedestrian or other traffic, or such parking is not prohibited by ordinance;(2)In front of a public or private driveway;(3)Within an intersection;(4)Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant;(5)On a crosswalk;(6)Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;

Source: Chattanooga Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 40 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 24-286 lists the places where stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle is banned in Chattanooga: on a sidewalk, in front of a driveway, within an intersection, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, on a crosswalk, or within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, among other locations like bridges, tunnels, and spots near excavations. The rule doesn't apply to a vehicle avoiding a traffic conflict or one disabled and unable to move. Recreational vehicles, campers, and trailers also can't be parked in a residential right-of-way between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Violations & Fines

Parking in a banned spot under Sec. 24-286 draws a $45 civil penalty, or $50 for blocking a fire hydrant, bus zone, fire lane, or alley, per Sec. 24-302(b).

Frequently Asked Questions

How close to a fire hydrant can I park in Chattanooga?
Not within 15 feet. Sec. 24-286(a)(4) bans stopping, standing, or parking that close to any fire hydrant citywide.
What's the fine for blocking a driveway in Chattanooga?
A $45 civil penalty under Sec. 24-302(b)(4), the default fine for most Sec. 24-286 parking violations.

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