H-2 Guidelines

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.
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These files are very large, and will take a few minutes to download on most computers. If using a dial-up modem, it is recommended that you download individual chapters one at a time below.

Neighborhood Guidelines

  1. H-2 District: Gainsboro (Adopted May 14, 2009, amended January 13, 2011) (PDF)
  2. H-2 District: Mountain View (Adopted April 8, 2010, amended January 13, 2011) (PDF)
  3. H-2 District: Old Southwest (Adopted May 14, 2009, amended January 13, 2011) (PDF)
  4. H-2 District: Patterson (Adopted June 11, 2009, amended January 13, 2011) (PDF)

Guideline Chapters

  1. Additions (PDF)
  2. Alternative Energy (PDF)
  3. Basic Design Principles (PDF)
  4. Lighting (PDF)
  5. Masonry (PDF)
  6. New Construction (PDF)
  7. Painting (PDF)
  8. Parking (PDF)
  9. Porches (PDF)
  1. Relocation and Demolition (PDF)
  2. Roofs (PDF)
  3. Siding (PDF)
  4. Signs (PDF)
  5. Storefronts (PDF)
  6. Walks, Ramps, and Stairs (PDF)
  7. Walls and Fences (PDF)
  8. Windows and Doors (PDF)
  9. Working with the ARB (PDF)