Planning, Building, & Development

Mission/Vision

Our mission is to ensure a sustainable balance of growth, public safety, quality urban design and environmental responsibility through long range community development planning, housing programs and administration of land development codes for the City's neighborhoods, the City as a whole, and the region.

Responsibility

Please click the links in the chart below to explore and learn about the department's responsibilities.

Planning and Neighborhood Services Plans Neighborhood Services Housing Urban Design Standards Maps Special Projects	Development Review	Building Inspections Online Permit Center Applications, Forms, Fees, & Guides General Permit Information	Code Enforcement Report a Violation Housing / Zoning Court info Proposed Demolitions Check Status of Inspections Code Enforcement Workshops
HUD Community Resources 2010-2015 HUD Consolidated Plan Hurt Park Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)	Boards & Commissions Planning Commission Architectural Review Board Board of Zoning Appeals Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates Fair Housing Board	Staff Directories Planning Building Inspections Code Enforcement HUD	News Outdoor Food Vending Program Bicycle Friendly Community June 2010 Activity Report 2009 Neighborhood Plan Implementation Report Vision 2001-2020 Comprehensive Plan, 2009 Implementation Report

Key Contacts:

Tom Carr, Director	Chris Chittum, Planning Administrator	Martha Franklin, Planning Coordinator
Jeff Shawver, Building Commissioner	Frank Barata, Budget Team Leader	Dan Webb, Code Compliance Coordinator