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Council approves zoning package, advances sewer easement closure on first reading, adopts multiple resolutions including overdose-prevention pilot

ChattanoogaMar 17, 20266 min read

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The Chattanooga City Council (Mar 17, 2026) approved eight final-reading ordinances amending zoning code and rezonings, passed a sewer-easement abandonment on first reading, denied a right-of-way abandonment after reconsideration, adopted several resolutions including a NARCAN access pilot and contaminated-soil funding, and approved recommended purchases and a reported sole-source forensic software acquisition.

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Approved Ordinances #14337–#14344 (zoning code amendments and property rezonings) by grouped vote.
Reconsidered and denied MR-2025-0171 (closure/abandonment of unopened right-of-way in the 1800 block of E. 21st Street).
Passed on first reading Ordinance #14345 (closing and abandoning a public sewer easement in the 1200 block of North Moore Road).
Denied Case No. 2025-0119 (rezoning request for 5813 Lee Highway from C-C to C-R).
Adopted Resolution #32823 confirming appointment of Katharine Perry to the Head Start Governing Board (District 1) for Mar 18, 2026–Mar 17, 2028.
Adopted Resolution #32824 authorizing an office lease with Partnership for Families, Children and Adults, Inc., for space at the Dr. Carol B. Berz Family Justice Center (160 sq ft, $1.00 annual rent, 4-year term beginning July 1, 2026).
Adopted Resolution #32825 authorizing a one-month renewal with Chattanooga Housing Authority for continued use of the Sheila Jennings Wellness Center through April 30, 2026.
Adopted Resolution #32826 authorizing Parks & Outdoors to enter an MOU with Launch Pad to install and maintain a publicly accessible naloxone (NARCAN) newspaper box in Miller Park (harm-reduction/overdose prevention pilot).
Adopted Resolution #32827 authorizing Public Works to pay Republic Services up to $250,000 for contaminated soil disposal fees associated with the Alton Park Connector Project.
Adopted Resolution #32828 approving a special exceptions permit for a new liquor store at 2220 Hamilton Place Blvd., Unit 134 (motion carried; one councilor voted no and one abstained).
Approved recommended purchases: PA100412 — BMW R1250 RT-P motorcycles ($250,000); PA100675 — asphalt rejuvenator agent ($543,000); PA100263 — road plating services ($395,000).
Received report of a sole-source Technology Services purchase: Magnetic Graykey mobile forensics software license for the Police Department ($37,370; no Council action required).
Heard presentations on the National Park City initiative and Coolidge Park & Brainerd Levee improvements and grant opportunities (TDEC/ARISE).

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Chattanooga City Council Meeting

Mar 17, 2026, 8:30 PMcompleted

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