We are a boutique firm in Chattanooga and every agent in our firm is personally involved in either real estate development, owns investment properties or flips homes. 

3.If a tenant with pet moves in and wishes to convert the pet to ESA or SA, is landlord allowed to deny the request?

or perhaps a reverse build to suit where the data center operator controls the buildout and the planning etc.I've not been involved in a data center first hand but the central OH market is pretty data and warehouse heavy as far as developments go and to echo the posts here, the power requirements are wild, and the red tape to get that power to the site is often cumbersome. 

My concern is whether the city could deny permits for these modifications, such as removing walls or converting a garage, or if they are mainly just concerned with safety and habitability.

Proper denied me already.

I also got involved with a builder in Florida who has yet to produce the first of three houses they're contracted to build, which was a major hit to my available funds as well, setting me further behind.I also figured if I fell a little behind in saving (18 months instead of 12 months for example), I'd still be making progress.

My goal is to understand the current demand and rental potential for ADUs in this part of the city, as well as the costs involved in building.

@Marita Jojo, clearly I don't know this specific deal to confirm or deny any of your assumptions.  

I'm doing more research because I do not understand how the SEC or Licensing bureaus are also not involved.

Might be a little bit confused here, but from what it sounds like you were involved in purchasing the property, renovating it and then selling it?