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Our mission is to promote excellence in planning, building, and development. We encourage public collaboration and engage best management practices and methods to ensure public safety, environmental protection, and quality architectural design in the City of Roanoke and the region.

When Do I Need A Permit?


Buildings Inspections is divided into two sections:

Applications & Review Services headed by Bane Compton. Bane is responsible for coordinating permit applications with the Development Assistance Center and overseeing the building plan review process.

Inspections & Field Services is managed by Neil
Holland, CBO, Deputy Building Commissioner. Neil is
responsible for coordinating the daily activities of our
field inspectors, resolving any issues that arise in the
course of field inspections and coordinating with our
plan review staff when needed.

The complete 2006 Virginia version of the
ICC codes can be viewed on-line.

2006 Virginia Codes

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Office Relocation
On October 27, the Roanoke Building, Zoning and Development permit office will be temporarily relocated to allow for repairs and renovations of the current permit center to better serve our customers. The temporary permit center will be located in room 167 on the first floor of Municipal South across the hall from the current space. Signs will be installed on the first floor of Municipal South to direct applicants to this location. The relocation will be for approximately three weeks. Due to space limitations, applicants are encouraged to submit permits and requests by fax, phone or on-line during this time. For more information, please contact 853-1090, and check the City's web page for updates.

Energy Efficiency Certificate: The certificate is available for printing and downloading.

Wind Bracing Guidelines: Braced wall lines, braced wall panels and method compliance guide per the 2006 Virginia USBC.

Retaining Wall Guidelines: New requirements per the 2006 Virginia USBC.

New Residential Certificate of Occupancy (CO) requirements. Effective June, 1 2009.

Mailing Address
215 Church Avenue, S.W.
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building
Room 170
Roanoke, VA 24011

Main Phone Number
Development Assistance Center (540) 853-1090

Other Phone Numbers
Applications & Review Services - Bane Compton, (540) 853-1139 / Inspections & Field Services - Neil Holland, CBO, (540) 853-1117
Inspection Request Line (540) 853-1142

Fax Number
(540) 853-1594

E-mail Address
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Hours of Operation
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Jeff Shawver, CBO
Building Commissioner
(540) 853-1891
Fax 853-1594
Bane Compton
Deputy Building Commissioner
Applications & Review Services
(540) 853-1139
Fax 853-1594
Neil Holland, CBO
Deputy Building Commissioner
Inspections & Field Services
(540) 853-1117
Fax 853-1594


Legal Notices
  November 21, 2009