The H-2 district is spread among four neighborhoods in Roanoke:
- Old Southwest
- Patterson Avenue
- Mountain View
- Gainsboro
The neighborhoods are comprised predominantly of residential structures. In the spring of 2009, the Architectural Review Board and staff recommended that each neighborhood have its own individual set of H-2 Guidelines. While the general guidelines remain the same for each neighborhood, the sections pertaining to working with the board, Architectural Styles, and the Table of Contents are specific to each neighborhood.