Roanoke Department of Planning Building & Development

03/26/2026

03/17/2026

Planning a project in the City?

Have questions about permits, zoning, or development review?

You can now book time directly with our Planning, Building and Development Team.

🔗 Schedule a meeting here: http://bit.ly/4cMaoaK

03/03/2026

Looking for a way to make an impact in your community?

The City of Roanoke is seeking applicants to serve on our Boards and Commissions, including the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Architectural Review Board.

Help shape decisions that guide growth, preservation, and development in our city. Learn more and apply at onboard.roanokeva.gov.

02/09/2026

Visit our ZenCity project page to learn more about the proposed Council Member Initiatives and share your thoughts through a quick survey!

Learn about upcoming City Council Member Initiatives.

02/06/2026

If you haven't been able to make a meeting on Council Member Initiatives yet, join us tomorrow at Gainsboro Library from 11:00AM to 12:30PM.

Don't care to go out in the cold? Review the initiatives and share your thoughts at this link:

Roanoke City Council is pursuing three important Council Member Initiatives, which are high-priority projects for Roanoke's elected officials. These initiatives include review of the 2024 Zoning Text Amendments, the Evans Spring Plan, and a new V**e Shop Ordinance. Beyond the Council Member Initiati...

01/30/2026

🚨Meetings rescheduled🚨
Due to inclement weather, several of the Council Member Initiatives Community Meetings have been rescheduled.
Please take note of the following changes:
♦️Meeting at Melrose Library: Now February 2
♦️Meeting at Main Library: Now February 3
♦️Meeting at Williamson Road Library: Now February 4
♦️Meeting at Gainsboro Library: Now February 7

Unable to make a meeting? Review the initiatives and share your thoughts at this link: https://forms.gle/3gibiw4JHPujGjPz6

City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government

01/23/2026

🚨Meetings rescheduled🚨

Out of an abundance of caution, several of the Council Member Initiatives Community Meetings have been rescheduled.
Please take note of the following changes:
♦️Meeting at Gainsboro Library: Now January 31
♦️Meeting at Melrose Library: Now February 2
♦️Meeting at Main Library: Now February 3

Right now, the January 28 meeting is still on schedule. We will be sure to keep you updated if anything changes.

01/21/2026

Join us this evening at Belmont Library, 5:30 PM -7:00 PM, for the first community meeting on Council Member Initiatives.

01/15/2026

Community meetings are coming up 🗓️

The six community meetings begin next week, offering a chance to learn more about three City Council Member Initiatives and regularly scheduled Zoning Text Amendment updates.

✔️ Open-house meetings
✔️ Talk directly with Planning staff
✔️ Share your feedback

You can find more information on these meetings and sign up for notifications at the link below:

https://roanoke-va.civilspace.io/en/projects/council-member-initiatives