Rules for ZIP Code 37421
Chattanooga, TN Β· Hamilton County
131 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 37421 is governed by the city of Chattanooga, TN, home to about 93% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Chattanooga's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 37421 based on Chattanooga ordinances.
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSignificant
- Parade PermitsSome
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSome
- ParkletsSome
Noise Ordinances
7 rules- Barking DogsSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
- Leaf Blower RulesSome
- Construction HoursSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Park CurfewSome
- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
Sign Regulations
6 rulesPublic Conduct
6 rules- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- JaywalkingSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
3 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleBuilding Safety
8 rulesTrash & Recycling
7 rulesFire Regulations
4 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
Fence Regulations
4 rulesAnimal Ordinances
12 rules- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
- Wildlife Rescue PermitsSome
- Cat RulesLight
- BeekeepingSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesRental Property Rules
1 rule- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Secondhand DealersSome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- PawnbrokersSome
- Towing CompaniesSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleParking Rules
8 rules- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- EV ChargingLight
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
- Towing & Impound RightsSignificant
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Sit-Lie RulesSome
Accessory Structures
2 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Public Health Rules
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
9 rules- Noise RulesSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesSome
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 rule- Leak Reporting DutyLight
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rulesHome Business
4 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome