During a recent council meeting, members approved several zoning amendments impacting residential areas in Chattanooga. The council unanimously passed a motion to approve items seven a and b, followed by a detailed discussion on zoning changes for specific properties.

One significant amendment involved the rezoning of a property located at 6664 Sandswitch Road from R1 residential to R5 residential. Councilman Smith proposed an amendment to limit the development to single-family detached units or a single wide manufactured home, with a stipulation for only one point of egress to Sandswitch Road. This amendment was approved without opposition, and the case will return for a first reading next week.

Additionally, the council addressed another zoning request for a property at 7437 Shallow Fort Road, seeking to change its designation from R1 residential to RTZ residential townhouse zero lot line. Councilman Ledford requested to defer this matter until September 10, which was also approved unanimously.

These decisions reflect the council's ongoing efforts to manage residential development in the city, balancing community needs with zoning regulations.