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Code Enforcement Services

The City of Chattanooga enforces property maintenance codes for minimum housing standards, structure maintenance, inoperable vehicles on private property, litter, and overgrowth.

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Minimum Housing

This code defines the minimum allowable maintenance and condition for existing structures within the city limits. The code sets requirements for:

  • Condemnations
  • City Demolitions
  • Maintenance of Premises
  • Maintenance of the Exterior of Structures
  • Maintenance of the Interior of Structures

Litter and Overgrowth

This code sets requirements for the upkeep of yards and lots within the city limits. The enforcement requirements dictate:

All premises are maintained free of accumulated garbage, rubbish, refuse, or other waste material.

All premises containing grass, underbrush, or weeds shall be maintained at the height of less than ten (10) inches.

No person shall deposit litter on any vacant or occupied public or private property within the city limits, regardless of ownership.

Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property

This code section sets the requirements for eliminating abandoned and/or Non-operating vehicles within the city limits.

The code requires the following:

No person leaves any partially dismantled, non-operating, wrecked, or junked vehicle on any lot, tract, or parcel of privately owned land within the city unless it is stored or parked on the property in connection with a licensed business enterprise operating in a lawful place and manner.

Share Your Voice

The Codes staff is complaint driven and depends significantly on citizens' input. Call 311 at (423) 643-6311 to report violations or visit CHA311.com.

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