

Did you know?
The push to end Single-Family Housing only zoning began in earnest in 2019, but has been a decade in the making. This article Death to Single-Family Zoning…and New Life to the Missing Middle offers some insight into the current environment
Additionally, new bills have recently been introduced in Congress to address these issues and incentivize municipalities to make changes to their zoning codes. One example is the American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2024 - page 5.
For information on zoning reforms around the U.S. this tracker provides some insight. Last updated on Nov 2023.​​
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Roanoke City Zoning Information
1. 2024 Mass Rezoning Adopted Amendment (Ordinance 42902-031824)
Read the adopted code amendment here
2. 2021 Regional Commission housing study
Read the study here
3. Zoning Amendments Report and Study, August 7, 2024 Revision
Read the information here
4. Zoning Reform Open House Packet
Read the information here
5. Planning Department Briefing to Planning Commission and City Council, August 5, 2024
Read the information here
6. Neighborhood Briefings, City of Roanoke, Planning Department
See the presentation here
Medmont Re-zoning information
1. Re-Zoning Amendment Application affecting Keagy/Medmont area
(v3)! An amended re-zoning application has been submitted to modify from 8 Single Family to Mixed Use Planned Development for 24 (was 17) Townhomes here.
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Letter to Medmont Residents from A Boone Real Estate here.
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July 8 Planning Commission Agenda Package here
Status:
Planning Commission votes 5-0 in favor of rezoning application for Keagy/Medmont - thank you to all the speakers that came to support Medmont
City Council Approves Rezoning Application
Roanoke Times Article - July 17, 2024 - Click to Read
Other zoning information - meetings
1. Planning Commission - August 12, 2024
Status:
Planning Commission Votes 3-2 Against Re-zoning Amendments at August 12, 2024 Public Hearing
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August 12 Agenda Packet​
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Roanoke Times News Article (August 12, 2024)
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Cardinal News Article (August 12, 2024)
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Roanoke Times Article (August 14, 2024)
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Roanoke Rambler Article (August 14, 2024)
2. City Council Public Hearing - September 16, 2024
Status:
City Council votes 6-1 in favor of Re-zoning Amendments at September 16, 2024 Public Hearing
News articles related to the meeting are here​