Subdivision control is another way the Planning Commission can shape its community’s character. This tool is used to influence the layout of lots and streets and coordinate the construction of public infrastructure to support homes and businesses.

Public Input Form
This is your opportunity to provide comments on Rezoning, Special Permits, Mandatory Referrals, Lift/Amend Conditions, and Subdivision of Land.

As of MAY 1st, 2024 – All Minor (6-10 lots without infrastructure improvements) and Major (11+ lots or lots with infrastructure improvements) Plats and Subdivision Variance Applications will no longer be taken via email, they must be submitted through Open Gov. Please see the links below:

PLEASE NOTE: Staff level plats (5 or less lots with NO infrastructure improvements) are still submitted to Hamilton County GIS. 

RPA Plats

There are three (3) types of RPA plat reviews:

Staff Approved Plats

Any division or revision of lots less than five (5) lots with no needed variances or new public streets.   These plats do not go to the Planning Commission.

To submit for review, email a PDF of the plat and the AutoCAD file to the Hamilton County Geospatial Office for review at sdreview@hamiltontn.gov.  Review times are typically 10 business days.

Minor Plats

Subdivisions of 6-10 lots.  Requires Planning Commision approval.  Plat can be submitted as a combination Preliminary/Final Plat to the Planning Commission.

To submit please fill out the Major and Minor Subdivision Plat Review (RPA) form on sites linked below:

Hamilton County

Subdivision plat submittals are due by the third Monday of the month.

Major Plats

Subdivisions of more than 10 lots.  Requires Planning Commission approval.  Preliminary Plat and Final Plat are required to be submitted separately.

To submit please fill out the Major and Minor Subdivision Plat Review (RPA) form on sites linked below:

Hamilton County

Subdivision plat submittals are due by the third Monday of the month.

Questions? Contact the RPA at subdivision@chattanooga.gov

Application & Resources

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