Requirements
What Are The Requirements?
- If your sign needs an electrical inspection you will need to request an inspection through the Online Permit Portal. The permit number is required when scheduling an inspection.
- Permit payments are not accepted for processing after 3:30 p.m.
- We accept checks, money orders, and credit cards (Visa, Discover, American Express, and MasterCard Only). We do not accept cash.
How Do I Apply?
Go to Open Gov Portal.
Log in using your credentials.
If you don't have an account, sign up. It's free.
Follow the instructions on Open Gov Portal.
Helpful Resources
Please contact our Sign Staff at any point in the permitting process.
Administrative Assistance
- Andrew Pinion, (423) 643-5878, apinion@chattanooga.gov
Sign Reviewers and Inspectors
- Kenneth Martin, kmartin@chattanooga.gov
- Zachary Wiley, zwiley@chattanooga.gov
- Levi Witt, lswitt@chattanoooga.gov
- Sean Mayfield, smayfield@chattanooga.gov
Inspection hours of operation are Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays), from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FAQ
Who Performs Sign Installation Inspections?
Depending on the sign type, the footer for a sign may be inspected by a zoning inspector or building inspector. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis.