Development Review

City Council approved an ordinance amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance on May 16, 2011. The amendments became effective immediately. Click the links below for the ordinance or a summary. Contact the Permit office at 853-1090 if you have any questions.

Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (ordinance) (pdf)

Summary of Zoning Ordinance Amendments (pdf)

The following are links to development activities and ordinances that regulate development in Roanoke:

Development Activities

Development Review Applications and Forms

Stormwater Ordinance

Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance

Subdivision Ordinance

Zoning Ordinance

Historic Districts (Architectural Review Board)

For additional permits and other applications go to the Applications, Agreements, Bonds and Schedule of Fees page. For more information on obtaining permits, go to the Permit Center page.