The City of Roanoke has published a comprehensive study and report on the Zoning Amendments adopted by City Council on March 18. The report discusses the background of zoning and the reasons the City pursued the amendments. The report also analyzes the expected effect of the zoning amendments, including projections of new housing units expected to be created as a result of the less restrictive regulations.
The report uses the projections to assess potential population change, density changes, impacts on city infrastructure, traffic, parking, environmental considerations, and blight reduction. Staff developed the report in order to respond to community concerns and for consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council.
The zoning amendments adopted March 18, 2024, are currently in effect. By resolution, City Council began a process to readopt the amendments. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. After the hearing, the Planning Commission will consider its recommendation to City Council. If the Commission makes a recommendation, the City Council public hearing will be scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm.
Two community meetings will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
The study is available for download now at www.planroanoke.org/zoning
Please submit questions and comments to [email protected]