Planning Commission

No applications have been received for February 2023.

The public hearing scheduled for 02/13/2023 is canceled.

Applications for March 13, 2023, Public Hearing:

  1. 2522 Colonial Ave SW, 6 parcels ID as 0 Colonial Ave SW, 4 parcels ID as 0 Sanford Ave SW Orig Application
  2. 1030 Mecca Street NE Original Application
  3. 2733 and 2739 Orange Avenue NE Portion Original Application

All persons wishing to address the Planning Commission must sign-up with the Secretary to the Planning Commission by emailing [email protected] or by calling (540)853-1330.


Written comments of interested persons will be received by the Secretary to the Planning Commission at [email protected].

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 March 13, 2023, Public Hearing:

Please check back later.  Thank you!

Agenda for February 10, 2023, Work Session:

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Change in Work Session location

Please note that Planning Commission Work Sessions are now located in the Council Conference Room, Room 451,
Fourth Floor, Municipal South, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue SW, Roanoke, Virginia.

The Planning Commission work session is a public meeting.  However, please be aware that the work session is not a public hearing; Commissioners will not be voting or taking any action at the work session.


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The Planning Commission advises and assists City Council in promoting the orderly development of the City.
The commission develops the plans and ordinances to guide future growth and serves as a sounding board for City Council in matters
related to development issues.

The commission reviews and makes recommendations to City Council on proposed amendments to the City's land development
regulations (rezonings and zoning text amendments), street and alley closure requests and short- and long-range plans.

Correspondence should be directed through Tina M. Carr, Secretary to the Planning Commission.

Street or Alley Closure or Vacation Applications

  1. Application Street or Alley Closure by Barricade
  2. Application Street or Alley Vacation

Planning Commission 2022 Calendar

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  1. Planning Commission 2023 Calendar