Board allows duplex at 958 Chickamauga with increased front setback to match block

Jul 16, 2026

The Downtown Design Review Board approved a certificate of appropriateness for a two‑unit duplex at 958 Chickamauga Avenue, adding a condition that the front setback may be increased 4–8 feet (a deviation from middle‑housing standards) to better align the massing with adjacent porches.

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The Downtown Design Review Board voted on July 15 to approve a certificate of appropriateness for a two‑unit duplex at 958 Chickamauga Avenue (certificate 7C26IH), permitting a deviation to the middle‑housing front setback so the building better aligns with neighboring porches.

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