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Building Addition, Residential
The process outlined below applies to the construction of an addition to a single-family dwelling or a two-family dwelling, including but not limited to addition of a room, attached carport, 2nd story, attached deck, front porch, or exterior steps.
Building and zoning permits are reviewed for compliance with the following codes:
Submission Requirements
- Completed Residential 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.
- Accurate shape and dimensions of lot Adjoining streets and alleys, labeled.
- Existing and proposed structures on the lot including dimensions and height.
- Setbacks of proposed addition.
- Public easement(s), if applicable.
- Driveway including dimensions and material, if addition is attached garage or carport
- Building plans and supporting documents (1 copy).
- Owner/Builder Affidavit, if applying for exemption from state contractor licensing.
- Contractor/Subcontractor Listing
- 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 located in the Neighborhood Design District.
- Agreement-in-Lieu of Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, where applicable.
Other Permits That May Be Required
Right-of-Way Excavation Permit, 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 Submittal Confirmation Letter), City staff has 10 business days for zoning review and 5 business days for building review for a total of 15 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
- Be sure to check if the property is subject to overlay zoning requirements including the Neighborhood Design District or Local Historic Districts.
- 2012 Uniform Statewide Building Code
Fees
Fees are due at time of permit issuance. The fees for a building and zoning permit are as follows:- Building Permit Fee:
Valuation of Work
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Building Permit Fee
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$0.01 to $1,000
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$45
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$1,000.01 to $50,000
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$45 for the first $1,000.01 plus $5 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $50,000.
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$50,000.01 to $100,000
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$290 for the first $50,000.01 plus $4 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to an including $100,000.
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$100,000.01 to $250,000
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$490 for the first 100,000.01 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $250,000.
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$250,000.01 to $500,000
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$1,015 for the first $250,000.01 plus $3.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.
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$500,000 and up
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$1,827.50 for the first $500,000.01 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
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- Plan Review Fee: 10% of the building permit fee
- Basic Development Plan Review Fee: $25
- 2% state levy of total fee