Roanoke City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE II
ZONING PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- DIVISION 2. - NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
- Sec. 12.51. - Intent of Provisions.
- Sec. 12.52. - Nonconforming Status.
- Sec. 12.53. - Continuing Lawful Use of Land and Structures.
- Sec. 12.54. - Abandonment of Nonconforming Uses and Structures, and Cessation of Use of Structure or Land.
- Sec. 12.55. - Changing Nonconforming Uses.
- Sec. 12.56. - Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
- Sec. 12.57. - Reconstruction or Repair of Nonconforming Structure.
- Sec. 12.58. - Nonconforming Lot/Tracts.
- Sec. 12.59. - Right to Proceed Preserved.
- Sec. 12.60. - Compensation for Non-Conforming Uses.
- DIVISION 3. - PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
- Sec. 12.75. - Function.
- Sec. 12.76. - Created; Membership; Officers; Rules & Bylaws.
- Sec. 12.77. - Parliamentary Procedure; Quorum; Voting.
- Sec. 12.78. - Meetings; Public Record.
- Sec. 12.79. - Establishing Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 12.80. - Powers and Duties.
- Sec. 12.81. - Procedure on Zoning Hearings.
- Sec. 12.82. - Joint Meetings with the City Council.
- DIVISION 4. - BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
- Sec. 12.91. - Created.
- Sec. 12.92. - Members; Terms of Office.
- Sec. 12.93. - Meetings.
- Sec. 12.94. - Authority of Board of Adjustment.
- Sec. 12.95. - Limitations on Authority.
- Sec. 12.96. - Variances.
- Sec. 12.97. - Special Exceptions.
- Sec. 12.98. - Appeals to the Board of Adjustment.
- Sec. 12.99. - Procedures.
- Sec. 12.100. - Finality of Decisions; Judicial Review.
- DIVISION 5. - AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE AND DISTRICTS, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, AND ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 12.121. - Declaration of Policy and Review Criteria.
- Sec. 12.122. - Authority to Amend Ordinance.
- Sec. 12.123. - Application.
- Sec. 12.124. - Notice of Public Hearing.
- Sec. 12.125. - Failure to Appear.
- Sec. 12.126. - Planning and Zoning Commission Consideration and Recommendation.
- Sec. 12.127. - City Council Consideration.
- Sec. 12.128. - Administration and Enforcement.
- Sec. 12.129. - Schedule of Fees, Charges and Expenses.
- DIVISION 6. - BUILDING PERMITS; CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLIANCE
- DIVISION 7. - CONCEPT PLAN AND SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCESSES
- Sec. 12.160. - Purpose of Site Plans.
- Sec. 12.161. - Applicability.
- Sec. 12.162. - Exemptions and Exceptions.
- Sec. 12.163. - Site Plan Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 12.164. - Payment of All Indebtedness Attributable to Subject Property.
- Sec. 12.165. - Official Submission Date and Completeness of Application.
- Sec. 12.166. - Supplemental Requirements.
- Sec. 12.167. - Principles and Standards for Site Plan Review and Evaluation.
- Sec. 12.168. - Site Plan Approval Process and Revisions.
- Sec. 12.169. - Lapse of Site Plan Approval.
- Sec. 12.170. - Extension and Reinstatement Procedure.
- Sec. 12.171. - Concept Plan Requirements.
ARTICLE III
- ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - AG, AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 3. - SF-22, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-22 DISTRICT
- DIVISION 4. - SF-15, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-15 DISTRICT
- DIVISION 5. - SF-11, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-11 DISTRICT
- DIVISION 6. - SF-7, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-7 DISTRICT
- DIVISION 7. - SFA, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (DUPLEXES/TOWNHOMES)
- DIVISION 8. - MF-12, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL-12 DISTRICT
- DIVISION 9. - MH, MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT (PD only)
- DIVISION 10. - O, OFFICE DISTRICT
- DIVISION 11. - R, RETAIL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 12. - LC, LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 13. - BP, BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
- DIVISION 14. - HI, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- DIVISION 15. - OAK STREET CORRIDOR ZONING DISTRICT[2]
- Sec. 12.490.- Applicability.
- Sec. 12.491. - Community Intent and Public Improvements.
- Sec. 12.492. - Schedule of Uses.
- Sec. 12.493. - Development Standards.
- Sec. 12.494. - Parking.
- Sec. 12.495. - Screening.
- Sec. 12.496. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 12.497. - Signage.
- Sec. 12.498. - Architectural Standards and Design Guidelines.
- Sec. 12.499. - Building Types.
- Sec. 12.500. - Definitions.
- Sec. 12.501. - Live Outdoor Music.
ARTICLE IV
OVERLAY AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Sec. 12.620. - General Purpose and Description.
- Sec. 12.621. - Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 12.622. - Planned Development Requirements.
- Sec. 12.623. - Submission of Concept Plan.
- Sec. 12.624. - Approval Process and Procedures.
- Sec. 12.625. - Report Required for Planned Development District Zoning Request.
- Sec. 12.626. - Prefix of Planned Development Districts.
- Sec. 12.627. - Prior Planned Development Ordinances Remaining in Effect.
ARTICLE V
- SPECIFIC USE PERMITS
Sections
- Sec. 12.640.- Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 12.641. - Status of Specially Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 12.642. - Application for Specific Use Permit.
- Sec. 12.643. - Procedures for Specific Use Permits.
- Sec. 12.644. - Standards.
- Sec. 12.645. - Expiration and Extension.
- Sec. 12.646. - Amendment.
- Sec. 12.647. - Other Regulations.
- Sec. 12.648. - Use Regulations.
- Sec. 12.649. - Bars and Liquor Stores.
- Sec. 12.650. - Small Wind Energy Systems.
ARTICLE VII
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 2. - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 3. - LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
- Sec. 12.720. - Purpose.
- Sec. 12.721. - Scope and Enforcement.
- Sec. 12.722. - Permits.
- Sec. 12.723. - Landscape Plan.
- Sec. 12.724. - General Standards.
- Sec. 12.725. - Minimum Landscaping Requirements for Nonresidential and Multifamily Developments.
- Sec. 12.726. - Minimum Landscaping Requirements for Single-Family and Two Family Residential Developments.
- Sec. 12.727. - Sight Distance and Visibility.
- Sec. 12.728. - Maintenance.
- DIVISION 4. - ACCESSORY BUILDING AND USE REGULATIONS
- Sec. 12.750. - General Requirements.
- Sec. 12.751. - Area Regulations for Residential Districts.
- Sec. 12.752. - Area Regulations for Accessory Buildings in Nonresidential and Multifamily Districts.
- Sec. 12.753. - Exterior Construction Standards for Accessory Buildings.
- Sec. 12.754. - Standards for swimming pools and hot tubs accessory to residential uses.
- DIVISION 5. - FENCING, WALLS AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 6. - EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 7. - SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
- Sec. 12.800. - Setback Measurements.
- Sec. 12.801. - Front Yard.
- Sec. 12.802. - Side and Rear Yards.
- Sec. 12.803. - Special Height Regulations.
- Sec. 12.804. - Communications Antennae and Support Structures/Towers.
- Sec. 12.805. - Minimum Dwelling Unit Area.
- Sec. 12.806. - Open Storage Areas.
- Sec. 12.807. - Sight Visibility.
- Sec. 12.808. - Pad Sites.
- Sec. 12.809. - Access Standards for Nonresidential and Multi-Family Lot/Tracts.
- DIVISION 8. - HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
- Sec. 12.830. - Purpose.
- Sec. 12.831. - Special Provisions for Home Occupations.
- Sec. 12.832. - Applicability of Other Regulations.
- Sec. 12.833. - Uses Allowed as Home Occupations.
- Sec. 12.834. - Uses Prohibited as Home Occupations.
- Sec. 12.835. - Home Occupation Uses Not Classified.
- Sec. 12.836. - Effect of Division Upon Existing Home Occupations.
- DIVISION 9. - SIGNS
- Sec. 12.850. - Sign Regulations.
- Sec. 12.851. - Sign Placement and Measurement.
- Sec. 12.852. - Temporary Commercial Signs.
- Sec. 12.853. - Sign Lighting and Symbols.
- Sec. 12.854. - Monument Signs.
- Sec. 12.855. - Attached Signs.
- Sec. 12.856. - Temporary Portable Signs and Banner Signs.
- Sec. 12.857. - Repealed.
- Sec. 12.858. - Government Signs.
- Sec. 12.859. - Political Signs.
- Sec. 12.860. - Signs for Historical Sites.
- Sec. 12.861. - Signs in Zoning Districts.
- Sec. 12.862. - Prohibited Signs.
- Sec. 12.863. - Application to Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 12.864. - Nonconforming Existing Signs.
- Sec. 12.865. - Removal of Obsolete Signs.
- Sec. 12.866. - Removal or Repair of Dilapidated or Deteriorated Signs.
- Sec. 12.867. - Changeable Electronic Variable Message Signs and Billboards.
- DIVISION 10. - SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF USES
- DIVISION 11. - LIGHTING AND GLARE STANDARDS