MX Zone in Chattanooga, TN
MX zoning district rules in Chattanooga, TN. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The MX zone in Chattanooga, TN is a mixed-use district (Mixed Use General). Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Common Permitted Uses
- Ground-floor retail
- Upper-floor apartments
- Live-work units
- Offices
- Restaurants
Permits a combination of residential and commercial uses within a single development or block. Ground floor typically commercial; upper floors residential. Promotes walkable, active streetscapes.
Parking Requirements
Chattanooga has a unique free electric shuttle system — CARTA's Downtown Electric Shuttle, running between the Chattanooga Choo Choo and the Tennessee Aquarium — serving the downtown and Northshore areas. This has enabled some urban parking reduction. CARTA provides regional bus service but most of Chattanooga is auto-dependent.
Source: Chattanooga City Code — Accessory Dwelling Unit and Zoning provisions. Last verified April 6, 2026. View source