Parking Permits

You are required to purchase a parking permit if you wish to take advantage of on-street parking:

•  If you reside in the Fort Wood Parking District (800-999 Vine Street, 800-999 Oak Street, 800-999 Fortwood Street, 800-999 Clark Street or 500-599 Fortwood Place) and Fort Negley Parking District (Mitchell Ave between E 16th St to E 19th St., Read Ave. between Rossville Ave to E 19th St., E 16th St. between Underwood St. and Mitchell Ave., and E 17th St. from Underwood St. to Capella St.)

Parking Requirements for Residential and Commercial Projects

• Download this table for a summary of parking requirements. The full version can be found in the Chattanooga City Code Zoning Regulations Appendix B.

Parking Meters

• All on-street parking meters and multi-space meters are managed by CARTA. Please visit www.chattanoogaparking.org

Parking Layout Dimension Guidelines

• Parking stalls are 9' wide x 18' deep with 25' two way drives.  Other options are detailed in City of Chattanooga Parking Dimensions.

Handicapped Parking Space Requirements

As of January 31, 1995 the City of Chattanooga has required the pavement logo, blue crosshatching, and sign as shown by the standard drawing to delineate handicapped parking. Parking lots that existed before this date are not "grand fathered" in. During the plans and review process new parking lots are required to follow this standard. As businesses have parking lots sealed or re-striped this design shall be incorporated as required by Article II, Section 100 (67) of the Chattanooga Zoning Ordinance. While this office has attempted to contact all the striping companies it can, correct installation is ultimately the responsibility of the owner. The owners (or their agents) of parking lots that have no handicapped parking delineation are requested to comply as we receive complaints. Please refer to the City of Chattanooga Handicapped Parking Standard Drawing.

Parking Lot Marking and Signing Requirements

As of April 22, 2003 the City of Chattanooga has adopted an ordinance (Part II, Chapter 24, Section 272) relative to the installation of signs, signals, markings, or other devices intended to regulate, warn, or guide traffic on private property. This ordinance requires that all privately owned parking lots conform to the Uniform Vehicle Code and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

General guidelines for marking parking lots are in the Resources section on this page. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices can be found on the FHWA site: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/

Correction notices are typically issued that give the property owner (or their agents) 60 days to comply. After that period, a court citation may be issued. The maximum fine for each court citation is $50.00, not including court costs. Additional information and assistance can be obtained by calling the City Traffic Engineer's Office (423-643-5950).