General Information & Installation Standards
Streetlights are always located on the public right-of-way. Decorative lighting is not available from the City of Chattanooga.
The standard streetlight installation consists of a wooden utility pole and a light emitting diode (LED) fixture on a mast arm.
Streetlight supports are standard wooden utility poles. Should your neighborhood desire the more decorative concrete or metal pole, it is available through the EPB, and will not be provided by the City of Chattanooga.
Private property on the right-of-way, such as irrigation systems, invisible fencing, electrical wiring, etc. is not the responsibility of the City of Chattanooga or EPB. We prefer such items be removed from the right-of-way. At minimum, such items should be flagged or clearly marked so they may be avoided.
Residents with underground utilities will have to make arrangements with the EPB to pay the cost of underground installations. The City of Chattanooga will assume power and maintenance cost upon completion of the installation.
The City of Chattanooga retains exclusive authority to determine need and final placement of all streetlights.
The streetlight is typically located on the side property line between lots, utilizing either an existing or new utility pole.
Individual Streetlight Request Procedure
Complete the Form
To begin the process, simply download and complete the form below and return it to the Transportation Department at the address provided.
Return the Form
Send the completed form to the Transportation Department at the provided address
Approval Process
The City of Chattanooga will review and approve the request after completing the required petition process
Authorization
Upon approval, the City of Chattanooga will authorize the Electric Power Board to install the streetlight
Operation and Maintenance
The City of Chattanooga will cover the cost of operation and maintenance for the streetlight
Identify the Utility Pole
- If requesting installation on an existing utility pole, include the pole number on the request form
- The pole I.D. number can be found on a metal band affixed to the pole (usually a single letter followed by a four or five-digit number)
No Existing Pole
If there is no existing pole or you cannot find the pole number, note the two adjoining property addresses on the request form
Obtain Signatures
- Collect signatures from property owners within 150 feet of the proposed location
- This typically includes neighbors next door and across the street