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Tom Carr
Director
(540) 853-2346 - Office
tom.carr@roanokeva.gov
Director
Supervises all divisons within the department and reports to the City Manager.
Chris Chittum
Planning Administrator
(540) 853-2356 - Office
chris.chittum@roanokeva.gov
Planning Administrator
Supervises the Planning Division.

Jillian Papa
City Planner
853-1522 - Office
Jillian.Papa@roanokeva.gov
City Planner - Preservation
Agent to the Architectural Review Board, researches neighborhood  histories, writes preservation grant applications, and assists with Renovate Roanoke.
Danielle Bishop
Development Review Coordinator
853-1325- Office
danielle.bishop@roanokeva.gov
Development Review Coordinator
Oversees all comprehensive development plan reviews and subdivisions, and reviews for erosion and sediment control and storm water management. Supervises 2 development engineers and 2 development inspectors.
Ian Shaw
Zoning Administrator
853-5808- Office
ian.shaw@roanokeva.gov
Zoning Administrator
Responsible for enforcement, interpretation, and amendments of the zoning ordinance; reviews development plans; supervises the permitting office; and is staff to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Bob Clement
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
(540) 853-5210 - Office
(540) 853-6597 - Fax
bob.clement@roanokeva.gov
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Connects residents and neighborhood organizations with City resources and services. Administers the Leadership College, Welcome Roanoke, and annual Neighborhood events. Serves as staff to the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates, Hurt Park and Complete Streets Teams, and is one of the department’s Pagemasters.
Lewis Blankenship
Development Inspector
853-5786- Office
537-8341 - Mobile
lewis.blankenship@roanokeva.gov
Development Inspector
Works on the north side of the city inspecting new developments for compliance with the city’s erosion and sediment control, storm water management and zoning ordinances.
Rebecca "Becky" Cockram
Planning Coordinator
853-1330 - Office
rebecca.cockram@roanokeva.gov

Planning Coordinator
Manages administrative functions; maintains records and budget, Secretary to Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals; provides assistant to staff members.
Winston Corbett
Development Inspector
853-1227 - Office
537-8389 - Mobile
winston.corbett@roanokeva.gov
Development Inspector
Works on the south side of the city inspecting new developments for compliance with the city’s erosion and sediment control, storm water management and zoning ordinances.
B.T. Fitzpatrick, III
City Planner / GIS Tech
853-1334 - Office
bt.fitzpatrick@roanokeva.gov
City Planner / GIS Tech
Leads the City's Street Design Team, maintains Planning GIS files, works with the brownfield team, webmaster for the department, updates neighborhood plan and comprehensive plan implementation reports, and works on area and regional planning initiatives.
Frederick Gusler
Senior City Planner
853-1104 - Office
frederick.gusler@roanokeva.gov
Senior City Planner
Supervises City Planners, leads the brownfield team, works on transportation and greenway projects and monitors implementation of the comprehensive plan.
Candace Martin
Administrative Assistant III
853-1146- Office
candace.martin@roanokeva.gov
Administrative Assistant III
Secretary to the Architectural Review Board and Board of Building Code Appeals, handles receptionist duties; provides assistance to staff members.
Katharine Gray
City Planner
853-1502 - Office
katharine.gray@roanokeva.gov
City Planner
Responsible for zoning amendment review (rezoning), neighborhood design district review and approval, residential pattern book and assists with the HUD target areas.
George Nevergold
Development Engineer
853-6501 - Office
george.nevergold@roanokeva.gov
Development Engineer
Reviews comprehensive development plans and subdivision plans for compliance with City and State codes, concentrating on the review of erosion and sediment control and storm water management.
Don Richardson
Development and Building Coordinator I
853-6878 - Office
donald.richardson@roanokeva.gov
Development and Building Coordinator I
Issues building and zoning permits; reviews plans for zoning permits, and responds to the general public and contracting community on building and zoning questions.
Ken Richardson
Development Engineer
853-2733 - Office
kenneth.richardson@roanokeva.gov
Development Engineer
Reviews storm water management and drainage calculations, erosion and sediment control plans, and subdivision plats.
Valerie Staten
Development and Building Coordinator II
853-2497 - Office
valerie.staten@roanokeva.gov

Development and Building Coordinator II
Reviews basic development plans; issues building and zoning permits, and responds to the general public and contracting community on building and zoning questions.
Steven Swain
Development and Building Coordinator I
853-1887 - Office
steven.swain@roanokeva.gov
Development and Building Coordinator I
Issues building and zoning permits; reviews plans for zoning permits, and responds to the general public and contracting community on building and zoning questions.