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Permit
**Temporary Use of ROW Permit: $110 non-refundable…
Public right-of-way (street/curb)
Permit required
Yes
Cost
**Temporary Use of ROW Permit: $110 non-refundable application fee** (verbatim). **Work Zone Permit: NO COST** (but $100 fee if CDOT creates the Traffic Control Plan).
Max days
Variable
Authority
Chattanooga Department of Transportation (CDOT) - email web.pw.transportation@chattanooga.gov
Portal
chattanooga.gov permit portal
Processing
≥2 weeks notice required for permits requiring Traffic Control Plans
Special rules
Two permit types: (1) **Temporary Use of ROW Permit** ($110 application fee) per Chattanooga Code Ch 32 §32-44; (2) **Work Zone Permit** for blocking street/sidewalk for work or dumpster placement. Property owner consent of all adjacent properties along entire ROW length required. Permit revocable on conflict of interest or 30 days notice from City. Birchwood Landfill primary disposal. Hamilton County. Riverfront redevelopment area.
Private property (driveway/yard)
Permit required
No
Cost
$0
Max days
HOA-dependent
Special rules
Lookout Mountain area has separate rules.
Prohibited items & penalties
State landfill bans
Tennessee bans: Lead-acid batteries, used oil, whole tires (processed). TDEC. NO statewide e-waste ban. Limited bans.
Common prohibited
Hazardous waste, paints, oils, batteries, tires, electronics, refrigerants, asbestos, medical waste, propane, fluorescent bulbs
Max fine
Variable
VERBATIM VERIFIED Apr 2026 against chattanooga.gov/pay-and-apply/permits-applications/work-zone-permit + chattanooga.gov/government/public-works/regulations-and-policies/temporary-use-of-the-right-of-way.
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