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Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board public hearing for December 14, 2023, has been canceled.
No applications were received.
The City of Roanoke provides interpretation at no cost for all public meetings, upon request. If you would like to request an interpreter, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance by calling (540) 853-1283.
La Ciudad de Roanoke proporciona interpretación sin costo por todas citas públicas, previa solicitud. Si usted desea solicitar un intérprete, háganoslo saber con al menos 24 horas de antelación por llamar (540) 853-1283.
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Agenda Package for January 11, 2024 (includes agenda, staff reports, and applications):
Please check back later. Thank you!
Citizens may register to speak at the public meeting by emailing [email protected] by 12 noon on that day.
Citizens may also submit comments to the Secretary to the Architectural Review Board at [email protected].
A working group has been formed to review the guidelines used by the Board to make decisions on each matter. However, meetings have been postponed until further notice.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Mission
The mission of the Architectural Review Board is to preserve, protect, and enhance the character of significant historic, architectural, or cultural properties located in historic districts by ensuring the design compatibility and appropriateness of new construction and alterations therein. The board also identifies historic properties and recommends historic designation for such properties.
Responsibilities
The Architectural Review Board’s primary duty is to administer the historic district regulations adopted by City Council, particularly as pertains to the city’s historic districts (H-1, Historic District and H-2, Neighborhood Preservation District). In doing so, the Board reviews new construction, alterations and demolition of structures located within historic districts in accordance with zoning regulations and adopted architectural design guidelines, and provides architectural and design expertise to City Council, City Administration, and other City Boards.
The Board also recommends historic landmark status and historic district protection for properties of significant historic, architectural or cultural value in the city, while assisting applicants in maintaining and enhancing the contributing architectural features of historic buildings through informal workshops and individual work sessions.
Our Passion
The Architectural Review Board is a group of seven volunteer citizens who are appointed by City Council. They are people who, by virtue of their profession or experience, are interested in architecture, construction, urban planning, historic preservation, and design issues. They are neighborhood leaders, architects, planners, property owners, and others.
Public Meetings
- 5 p.m.
- 2nd Thursday of each month
- Location: For location details, please check the agenda, which is made available on this web page prior to the meeting.
Filing Schedule
Please note: An application pre-submittal meeting is recommended. Please contact Parviz Moosavi, Historic Planner, via e-mail at
Filing deadline: |
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November 8, 2023 | December 14, 2023 |
December 13, 2023 | January 11, 2024 |
January 10, 2024 | February 15, 2024 |
February 14, 2024 | March 14, 2024 |
March 13, 2024 | April 11, 2024 |
April 10, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
May 15, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
June 12, 2024 | July 11, 2024 |
July 10, 2024 | August 15, 2024 |
August 14, 2024 | September 12, 2024 |
September 11, 2024 | October 17, 2024 |
October 16, 2024 | November 14, 2024 |
November 13, 2024 | December 12, 2024 |
December 11, 2024 | January 16, 2025 |
Please note: An application pre-submittal meeting is recommended. Please contact Parviz Moosavi, Historic Planner, at (540) 853-1522 or via e-mail at [email protected] | |
Guide to the Process |
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H-1 Guidelines |
These guidelines apply in Downtown |
H-2 Guidelines |
These guidelines apply in the Gainsboro and Old Southwest neighborhoods |
In-kind Replacement and Repair application for the H-2 District |
Use this form when the proposed work will not change the design of an architectural feature. |
Certificate of Appropriateness in the H-1 Historic Downtown Overlay District |
Use this form when the proposed work changes the design of an architectural feature. |
Certificate of Appropriateness in the H-2 Historic Neighborhood Overlay District |
Use this form when the proposed work changes the design of an architectural feature. |
Window Inventory Template |
Use this form when the proposed work involves window replacement to document existing conditions. An example of a completed window inventory can be found here. |
National Alliance of Preservation Commissioners Code of Ethics for Commissioners and Staff | This is the Code of Ethics that governs the ARB. |