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Residential Pattern Book
The Residential Pattern Book for the City of Roanoke was unanimously endorsed by the Planning Commission
on November 20, 2008. In developing the Pattern Book, the City of
Roanoke strives to preserve and enhance the character and quality of its
residential neighborhoods.
Purpose
The Pattern Book is a design aid for new construction and renovation of residential buildings (single-family dwellings, 2-family dwellings, townhouses, and multifamily dwellings). By exploring the historic development of the City’s existing neighborhoods and residential forms, the pattern book aims to guide homeowners, builders, and design professionals to appropriate maintenance and design decisions.
But most importantly it is intended to instill pride in homeowners and encourage them to preserve the unique character of their homes and neighborhoods.
The Residential Pattern Book should not be mistaken for the City's H-2 Historic District Guidelines.
Purpose
The Pattern Book is a design aid for new construction and renovation of residential buildings (single-family dwellings, 2-family dwellings, townhouses, and multifamily dwellings). By exploring the historic development of the City’s existing neighborhoods and residential forms, the pattern book aims to guide homeowners, builders, and design professionals to appropriate maintenance and design decisions.
But most importantly it is intended to instill pride in homeowners and encourage them to preserve the unique character of their homes and neighborhoods.
The Residential Pattern Book should not be mistaken for the City's H-2 Historic District Guidelines.
American Planning Association
Winner of the 2009 American Planning Association (APA) Virginia Chapter Innovation Award and the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Education Award.
Resources
Download the entire Residential Pattern Book (PDF), please note this file is very large (27 MB) and may take several minutes to download. Individual chapters may be downloaded below at a quicker rate.
You are also able to download individual chapters.
Winner of the 2009 American Planning Association (APA) Virginia Chapter Innovation Award and the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Education Award.
Resources
Download the entire Residential Pattern Book (PDF), please note this file is very large (27 MB) and may take several minutes to download. Individual chapters may be downloaded below at a quicker rate.
You are also able to download individual chapters.
- Introduction (PDF)
- History of the Pattern Book (PDF)
- Neighborhood Patterns (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns - American Foursquare (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns - Bungalow (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns - Colonial Revival (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns - Queen Anne (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns - Ranch (PDF)
- Architectural Patterns - Tudor Revival (PDF)
- Maintenance (PDF)
- New Construction - Additions (PDF)
- New Construction - Single-Family Construction (PDF)
- New Construction - Garage Construction (PDF)
- New Construction - Multi-Family Construction (PDF)
- Landscaping (PDF)
- Appendix - Porch Construction (PDF)
- Appendix - Gutter Installation (PDF)
- Appendix - Security (PDF)
- Appendix - Green Building (PDF)
- Appendix - Roanoke's Design Review (PDF)
- Appendix - Material Manufacturers (PDF)
- Appendix - Resource List (PDF)
- Appendix - Glossary (PDF)
- Appendix - My House (PDF)
Exterior Paint Color Guide
The color guides below complement the painting section provide for each architectural pattern found in the City of Roanoke’s Residential Pattern Book. Use it as a starting point for your historically accurate painting projects! Definitions of terms used in the Exterior Paint Color Guide can be found in the Glossary of the Residential Pattern Book.
The color guides below complement the painting section provide for each architectural pattern found in the City of Roanoke’s Residential Pattern Book. Use it as a starting point for your historically accurate painting projects! Definitions of terms used in the Exterior Paint Color Guide can be found in the Glossary of the Residential Pattern Book.