Building Addition, Commercial

• Completed Commercial Building and Zoning Permit Application 
• Basic development plan (1 copy), drawn to scale, delineating the following. A design professional is not required for the preparation of a basic development plan. 
• • Size and dimensions of lot
  • Adjacent street(s) labeled
  • Existing and proposed structures including dimensions and setbacks
  • Public easement(s), if applicable
  • Impervious surfaces (e.g. driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, patios) including material and dimensions Landscaping
• Building plans and supporting documents (1 copy).
• Water/sewer availability letter from Western Virginia Water Authority.
• Floodplain Elevation Certificate, if in Special Flood Hazard Area.
• Certificate of Appropriateness, if located in an H-1 or H-2 historic district.
• Submission of a Neighborhood Design District Affidavit, if work conducted on the exterior of dwelling unit(s) located in the Neighborhood Design District.

Other Permits That May Be Required

The Right-of-way Excavation Permit may also be required, if applicable including but not limited to driveway connections to the right-of-way, installation of public sidewalks, and utility connections.

Review Process

Once your permit application has been deemed complete and initialized in our system (you will receive a Permit Submission Confirmation Letter), City staff has 10 business days for zoning review and 10 business days for building review for a total of 20 business days.

You may receive comments from City staff if additional information is needed to complete a thorough review. An Additional Submissions Form must accompany any resubmission of plans or information.

Code Compliance

Building and zoning permits are reviewed for compliance with the following codes:

• Chapter 36.2, Zoning Code, City of Roanoke
• 2012 Uniform Statewide Building Code

Visit the City of Roanoke's Real Estate GIS page to determine your property's zoning designation.

Pre-Application Requirements

• Comprehensive Development Plan, submitted and deemed substantially complete prior to application for a Building and Zoning Permit.
• Land Disturbance Permit. Issued after approval of Comprehensive Development Plan and before issuance of a Building and Zoning Permit.

Application Requirements

• Completed Commercial Building and Zoning Permit Application 
  application.
• Building plans and supporting documents (1 copy).
• Water/sewer availability letter from Western Virginia Water Authority.
• Floodplain Elevation Certificate, if in Special Flood Hazard Area.
• Certificate of Appropriateness, if located in an H-1 or H-2 historic district.
• Submission of a Neighborhood Design District Affidavit, if work conducted on the exterior of dwelling unit(s) located in the Neighborhood Design District.

Other Permits That May Be Required

The right-of-way excavation permit may be required, if applicable including but not limited to driveway connections to the right-of-way, installation of public sidewalks, and utility connections.

Review Process

Once your permit application has been deemed complete and initialized in our system (you will receive a Permit Submission Confirmation Letter), City staff has 10 business days for zoning review and 10 business days for building review for a total of 20 business days. You may receive comments from City staff if additional information is needed to complete a thorough review. An Additional Submissions Form must accompany any resubmission of plans or information.

Building and zoning permits are reviewed for compliance with the following codes:

• Chapter 36.2, Zoning Code, City of Roanoke
• 2015 Uniform Statewide Building Code

Visit the City of Roanoke's Real Estate GIS page to determine your property's zoning designation.