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ALERT - COMMISSIONER HELTON AND HOMEBUILDERS OF CHATTANOOGA BRINGING UPDATED PLAN HAMILTON TO VOTE

Attend County Commissioners Meeting on August 13th and 20th

 

Important changes are on the table. Commissioner Lee Helton and the Home Builders and Realtors Associations have submitted amendment requests that could impact every area plan in the county.


The resolution includes amendment requests from the Home Builders and Realtors Associations that would allow 3 houses per acre in current A-1 zones (which currently allow 2 per acre). That’s a 50% increase in density—across the board.

Even more concerning: the proposal would allow plan changes every two months.

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upcoming plan hamilton meetings

9/8/2025

Plan Hamilton Vote

1:00 PM

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2:00 PM

Hamilton County Courthouse 625 Georgia Ave, 4th floor Chattanooga, TN 37405

Event Details

9/8/2025

Plan Hamilton Vote

 The Planning Commission will vote on Plan Hamilton and Resolution 825-18 (plan changes requested by the Home Builders and Realtors Associat...

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1:00 PM

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2:00 PM

Hamilton County Courthouse 625 Georgia Ave, 4th floor Chattanooga, TN 37405

9/8/2025

Snow Hill Rd Rezoning

1:00 PM

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2:00 PM

Hamilton County Courthouse 625 Georgia Ave, 4th floor Chattanooga, TN 37405

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9/8/2025

Snow Hill Rd Rezoning

  6616 Snow Hill Road, 8454 & 8455 Groundhog Trail – From A-1 to R-1 PUD -- 37 acres with 122 lots -- density 3.29 per acre (higher density ...

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1:00 PM

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2:00 PM

Hamilton County Courthouse 625 Georgia Ave, 4th floor Chattanooga, TN 37405

Keep growth responsible — Sign the petition before the June vote!

Why Your Signature Matters

Our district is growing quickly, and we believe that growth should be responsible and community-focused. The RPA’s proposed plan includes high-density housing and large commercial centers, but local residents and officials have worked together to create a better alternative — the Community Compromise Plan. This plan will be voted on soon, and your signature shows support for smart development that considers our roads, schools, and overall quality of life. Sign the petition today to help protect the future of our community.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGES COMING TO YOUR AREA

Area 7 - Walden Plateau

Area 8 - Middle Valley / Lakesite

Area 8 - Middle Valley / Lakesite

Led by Commissioner Chip Baker, this plan will address changes for the unincorporated portions of Walden’s Ridge which will cover the entirety of Walden’s Ridge, including the towns of Signal Mountain and Walden. It will allow townhomes and  multi-family homes. It also has 2 areas to build hotels and resorts in Falling Water and Montlake. 


Area 8 - Middle Valley / Lakesite

Area 8 - Middle Valley / Lakesite

Area 8 - Middle Valley / Lakesite

Led by Commissioner Ken Smith, this plan will cover the Lakesite, Middle Valley and Sequoyah areas. It has a proposed waste water treatment plant near the Nuclear plant, building a hotel and resort area on Hixson Pike/Chester Frost, and hotel and lodging area in Middle Valley.

Area 9 - Northeast County

Area 8 - Middle Valley / Lakesite

Area 12 - White Oak Mountain

Led by Commissioner Steve Highlander and Commissioner Jeff Eversole, this plan will cover Birchwood and Harrison areas.  It has 7 areas to build hotels, resorts and marinas which does not include a cluster of hotels and resort in Harrison Bay. High density area to allow apartments, town houses and urban/commercial buildings    between Harrison Bay Road and Hwy 58. 

Area 12 - White Oak Mountain

Area 13 - North End / Soddy-Daisy

Area 12 - White Oak Mountain

Led by Commissioner Lee Helton and Commissioner Mike Chauncey, this plan will cover  East Brainerd, Apison, Collegedale, and Ooltewah.    It includes commercial and higher density residential growth  from East Brainerd to Apison with allowing 5-7+ units per acre.

Area 13 - North End / Soddy-Daisy

Area 13 - North End / Soddy-Daisy

Area 13 - North End / Soddy-Daisy

Led by Commissioner Shipley and Mayor Wamp, this plan will cover  Flattop Mountain, Sale Creek, Bakewell and Soddy-Daisy. The plan includes 6 areas to build resorts and hotels, including a cluster  at “Lakewalk” across from the ball fields, the fishing pier, Holly Circle (County boat ramp), Pine Harbor, Big Soddy Creek. It also has increased density for homes along  US 27.

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Lee Helton's Plan Hamilton Proposal

Commissioner Helton ha been working with the Home Builders Association of Chattanooga to develop a new Plan Hamilton that affects all areas. Learn more about the increased density and lax building requirements. 

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