Community Development

The community development department is responsible for the plans, visions, and design of the city. The department facilitates the planning of zoning, land use, building code, infrastructure, and transportation. The department is the primary administrator of the non-profit board, the public art board, the planning commission, and the board of zoning appeals.

Ongoing efforts by the department include partnering with the city of Chattanooga, the Regional Planning Agency(RPA), Hamilton County, the Transportation Planning Organization(TPO), the Tennessee Department of Transportation(TDOT),  and other partners involved in infrastructure and development.

Apply for planning permits at the links below:

Rezoning Request 

Design Review 

Special Exceptions Permit

Stormwater User Fee Credit

Variance Request


Red Bank Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan StoryMap

Red Bank Comprehensive Plan 2045

Red Bank Small Area Study

Director
Leslie Slay
lslay@redbanktn.gov
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Planner
Michael Pham
mpham@redbanktn.gov
(423) 681-3105
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Local Real Estate Updates

October 2025 Local Market Breakdown
Red Bank Housing Data - April 2025
Red Bank - January 2025 Residential Market Stats
 
  1. Developer Planning
  2. STrategic plans
  3. Regional Transportation Plan 2050
  4. Annual Reports
Red bank Forest 2023

Tennessee Municipal League Award for Excellence in Strategic Planning