Construction & Development
Check out the new Erosion and Sediment Control code and Stormwater Management amendment adopted by City Council May 21, 2018.
Digital Plan Sets Required
Building and site plans larger than 11" x 17" must be submitted in digital form. Digital plans reduce waste, save time, save money, and enhance the plan review process. Here are the options for submitting digital plans:
- On storage media like a thumb drive or CD,
- E-mail them to permitcenter@roanokeva.gov (our email server can handle large files)
- Upload through eTRAKiT (available only if you already have a permit number assigned)
eTRAKiT now available!
The eTRAKiT permitting system is now available for
- Schedule inspections
- Resubmit plans for review on cases where a number has been assigned to the project.
- Download approved documents
- Search permits
If you are experiencing issues with eTRAKiT, contact the Permit Center at (540) 853-1090. For guidance on submitting plans via eTRAKiT or email see our Electronic Plan Submission guidelines.
Go to Project Pages
to get information on the most common types of construction and development projects. Each project type has information on the permits you'll need, what you need to apply for a permit, and links to the forms you'll need.Tabs on this page are customized for residents, businesses, architects and contractors, and civil engineers.
Frequently-used Forms
- Basic Development Plan Application
- Business License Zoning Verification Application
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Neighborhood Design District Affidavit 2016
- Neighborhood Design District Guide 2016
- Outdoor Dining Guide (PDF)
- Outdoor Dining Renewal Guide (PDF)
- Residential Zoning & Building Permit
- Resubmission of Plans or Information
Site Development Forms and Guides
- Comprehensive Development Plan Agreement and Bond Form
- Comprehensive Development Plan Agreement form
- Comprehensive Development Plan Application
- Comprehensive Development Plan Bond Form
- Comprehensive Development Plan Letter of Credit Template
- Construction Notes (standard)
- Erosion and Sediment Control Agreement
- Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Letter of Credit
- Erosion and Sediment Control Unit Cost Schedule
- Hydrologic Calculator (XLS)
Building Construction Forms and Guides
- 2012 Virginia Amusement Device Regulations
- Amusement Device Permit
- Asbestos Affidavit
- Asbestos Certification
- Asbestos Removal Permit
- Certificate of Occupancy
- Climatic Design Criteria 2015
- Commercial Plan Review Checklist
- Contrator Regulations Book
- Cross Connection Affidavit
- Cross Connection Certification
- Cross Connection Program Flowchart
- Deck Construction Guide (Typical Deck Details)
- Demolition Permit
- Design Professional Charts)
- Elevator Affidavit
- Elevator Certification
- Elevator Flowchart
- Encroachment Permit Application
- Energy-Efficient Building
- Extension Letter
- Fabricator Certificate of Compliance
- Fee Schedule
- Fire Protection
- Information Required for Commercial Permits
- Information Required for Residential Permits
- Modification Request
- Permit Application Requirements for Residential Accessory Structures
- Permit Application Requirements for Residential Structures
- Permit Types
- Plan Review Checklist - Commercial
- Plan Review Checklist - Residential
- Plan Review Guide
- Residential Inspection Request Procedure
- Residential Plan Review Checklist
- Retaining Wall Guidelines
- Review Flowchart
- Site Utilities
- Special Inspection Log Form
- Statement of Energy Code Compliance
- Statement of Special Inspections
- Storage Tank
- Tent Permit Application
- Third Party Inspection Request Form
- Third Party Inspections
- Trades (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
- Typical Pool Detail Guide
- Typical Pool Guide
- Wall Bracing Guidelines
| Service | Amount | Basis |
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Get a list of ALL fees |
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| Construction permits: (Combination permit, building permit, demolition permit, fire system permit, mechanical permit, plumbing permit, electrical permit, Site Utilities permit, storage tank permit) |
$45 $45 + $5.00 per $1,000 over $1,000 $290 + $4.00 per $1,000 over $50,000 $490 +$3.50 per $1,000 over $100,000 $1,015 + $3.25 per $1,000 over $250,00 $1,827.50 +$3.00 per $1,000 over $500,000 |
Up to $1,000 $1,000 to $50,000 $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $500,000 $500,000+ |
| Building plan review |
10% of building permit fee |
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| Zoning and Building Permit |
Building permit fee + $25 |
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| Zoning Permit/Basic Development Plan |
$25 | |
| Special exception |
$100 fee + $250 legal advertisement fee $100 fee + $250 legal advertisement fee |
Residential use Commercial use |
| Temporary sign |
$30 | Flat fee |
| Zoning Verification |
$150.00 | Flat fee |
| Certificate of Occupancy |
$30.00 | Flat fee |
| Sign Permit |
$50.00 | Flat fee |