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Welcome to the 1:00 p.m. session for the Board of Supervisors meeting for May
26, 2026
A. OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Roll Call
The sole purpose of this 1:00 p.m. session is to hold a closed meeting prior to the
general 2:00 p.m. session.
B. CLOSED MEETING
1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of Virginia, for consultation with legal counsel
pertaining to actual or probable litigation, where such consultation in open
meeting would adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public
body.
The Board will go into closed session, and upon its conclusion, will recess this meeting
until 2:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting.
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
May 26, 2026 – 1:00 p.m.
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NOTE: The Board of Supervisors held a closed session meeting at 1:00 p.m. in
the Board Conference room prior to the regularly scheduled Board
Meeting at 2:00 p.m. pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A)(7) of the Code of
Virginia, for consultation with legal counsel pertaining to actual or
probable litigation, where such consultation in open meeting would
adversely affect the negotiating or litigating posture of the public body.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG
Disclaimer:
“Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Board meeting
shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to and for the benefit of the
Board. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been
previously reviewed or approved by the Board and do not necessarily represent
the religious beliefs or views of the Board in part or as a whole. No member of
the community is required to attend or participate in the invocation and such
decision will have no impact on their right to actively participate in the business of
the Board.”
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
May 26, 2026
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Good afternoon and welcome to our meeting for May 26, 2026. The Board is now
returning to open session, and all members are present. The Board of Supervisors held
a closed session earlier today at 1:00 p.m. prior to the regularly scheduled Board
meeting. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Public hearings are held at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Deviations
from this schedule will be announced. The meetings are broadcast live on RVTV,
Channel 3, and will be rebroadcast on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00
a.m. until 5 p.m. Board of Supervisors meetings can also be viewed online through
Roanoke County’s website at www.RoanokeCountyVA.gov. Individuals who require
assistance or special arrangements to participate in or attend Board of Supervisors
meetings should contact the Clerk to the Board at (540) 772 -2005 at least 48 hours in
advance. Please turn all cell phones off or place them on silent.
C. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
D. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution approving a comprehensive agreement between the County and S.
Lewis Lionberger Construction Company regarding construction services for the
Hollins Library. (George Assaid, Capital Projects Administrator)
2. Resolution adopting 1) the fiscal year 2026 -2027 Operating and Capital Budget
Revenues and Expenditures for the County of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke
County Public Schools and 2) the fiscal years 2027 -2036 Capital Improvement
Program for the County of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke County Public
Schools and 3) the fiscal year 2026 -2027 Fee Compendium. (Steve Elliott,
Budget Administrator)
F. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinances to appropriate funds for:
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Agenda
May 26, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
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(a) Fiscal year 2026-2027 operations budget and approval of the Step Plans and
Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the County of Roanoke, Virginia.
(Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator)
(b) Fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget for the County of Roanoke, Virginia
(c) Fiscal year 2026-2027 for Roanoke County Public Schools Categories
G. SECOND READINGS OF ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling
place pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-306, 24.2-307, 24.2-310, and 24.2-
129. (Anna Cloeter, Registrar) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
2. Ordinance amending Articles II, III, and IV of the Roanoke County Zoning
Ordinance. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public
Hearing)
H. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
1. Resolution adopting an amendment to the Roanoke County 200 Plan to
incorporate the Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety
Assessment. (Nathan Grim, Transportation Planner)
I. APPOINTMENTS
1. Building Code of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals)
William B. Fowler - term to expire June 28, 2030
2. Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT)
Renee Brown - term to expire June 30, 2029
Marya McPherson - term to expire June 30, 2029
3. Court Community Corrections - Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Michael Poindexter - term to expire June 30, 2028
4. Roanoke County Planning Commission (By District)
Rick James - Vinton Magisterial District - term to expire June 30, 2030
Jim Woltz - Windsor Hills Magisterial District - term to expire June 30, 2030
Wayne Bower - Hollins Magisterial District - term to expire June 30, 2030
5. Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority (At-Large)
Tammy E. Shepherd - term to expire June 30, 2030
Martha B. Hooker - term to expire June 30, 2030
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6. Western Virginia Water Authority
Donald B. Halliwill – term to expire June 30, 2030
J. CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY
THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION
IN THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT
ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
1. Approval of minutes – May 12, 2026
2. Ordinance appropriating new funds in the amount of $1,509,502 to Roanoke
County Public Schools (RCPS) for a bonus from the Commonwealth of Virginia
and authorizing a Transfer of Funds between Categories within the RCPS Fiscal
Year 2025-2026 Budget. (Second Reading)
3. Ordinance authorizing employee bonuses totaling $1,503,009 funded from
reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia and amending the General
Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenditures. (Second
Reading)
4. Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article I (In General), Article II
(Taxes on Tangible Personal Property), and Article III (Real Estate Taxes) of the
Roanoke County Code. (Second Reading)
5. The petition of Travis Bell to obtain a special use permit to operate a commercial
kennel on approximately 2.0 acres zoned AG -1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density
District, located at 6754 Grubb Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. (First
Reading and Request for Second Reading and Public Hearing)
6. Request to approve fiscal agent agreement for the Regional Center for Animal
Care and Protection (RCACP).
7. Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority.
8. Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Western Virginia Regional
Jail Authority.
9. Request to reallocate Insurance Funds in the amount of $65,847 and Transfer of
Ambulance Title to Cave Spring Rescue Squad.
K. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This time has been set aside for Roanoke County citizens to address the Board on
matters of interest or concern. Roanoke County citizens are defined as current
residents of Roanoke County. While the Board desires to hear from all who desire to
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speak, this agenda item is limited to a duration of 30 minutes. Each individual
speaker shall be afforded 3 minutes to speak.
L. REPORTS
1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
3. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Revenues as of April 30, 2026
4. Comparative Statement of Budgeted and Actual Expenditures and
Encumbrances as of April 30, 2026
5. Accounts Paid – April 2026
6. Statement of the Treasurer’s Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy,
as of April 30, 2026
M. CLOSED MEETING
1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion concerning a
prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or
industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or
industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. The
Board will discuss potential business location or expansion in the five magisterial
districts.
EVENING SESSION – 6:00 PM
N. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
O. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING
1. The petition of Michelle and Brian Ellison to rezone approximately 5.06 acres
from R-1, Low Density Residential District to AR, Agricultural/Residential District,
located at 3169, and 3225 Bandy Road, Vinton Magisterial District. (Philip
Thompson, Director of Planning) (Second Reading and Public Hearing)
P. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Martha B. Hooker
2. Paul M. Mahoney
3. David F. Radford
4. Phil C. North
5. Tammy E. Shepherd
Q. ADJOURNMENT
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a
closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements
by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution
applies; and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the
closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. E.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution approving a comprehensive agreement between
the County and S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company
regarding construction services for the Hollins Library
SUBMITTED BY: George G. Assaid
Capital Projects Administrator
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Approval of a comprehensive agreement between the County and S. Lewis Lionberger
Construction Company regarding construction services for the Hollins Library.
BACKGROUND:
The County received an unsolicited conceptual phase proposal in October 2024 for the
redevelopment of the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Rd. The County
accepted the unsolicited proposal for review and simultaneously solicited competing
proposals pursuant to the Board's adopted guidelines under the Public -Private
Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 which act is often referred to as the
PPEA.
Following the receipt of competing proposals, the Board, on June 24, 2025, held a
public hearing to receive citizen comments on such proposals, as required by the
County's adopted PPEA guidelines. After the public hearing and the competitive
negotiation process, staff selected S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company
(Lionberger) as the party with whom to pursue the design and redevelopment of the
Hollins Library.
On August 19, 2025, the Board approved an interim agreement with Lionberger for pre -
construction services, which included, among other services, site plan design, site
permitting review and approvals, and building design redevelopment for the Hollins
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Library. Pursuant to the interim agreement, the County paid Lionberger $837,500 for the
agreed-upon pre-construction services.
DISCUSSION:
S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company has completed the pre -construction
services. County staff and Lionberger have negotiated a comprehensive agreement for
the redevelopment of the Hollins Library for a guaranteed maximum price of
$9,536,832.00.
If the agreement is approved, it is anticipated that redevelopment of the library will be
completed in the summer of 2027.
Due to file size, the following Exhibits can be found at the following link:
<https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=1307>
Comprehensive Agreement - Hollins Library
Exhibit 1 - Interim Agreement
Exhibit 2 - Project Scope Description, Project Plans, Project Manual, and Addenda
Exhibit 3 - Additional Scope of Construction Services
Exhibit 4 - Total GMP Amount
Exhibit 5 - Project Schedule
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board, by resolution, approve the agreement.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND S. LEWIS LIONBERGER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE HOLLINS LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the County received an unsolicited conceptual phase proposal for
the redevelopment of the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road in the
County of Roanoke. The County accepted the unsolicited proposal for review and
simultaneously solicited competing proposals pursuant to the Public-Private Education
Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA); and
WHEREAS, following the receipt of proposals, the Board, on June 24, 2025, held
a public hearing to receive citizen comments on such proposals, as required by the
County’s adopted PPEA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, following the process of competitive negotiation, County staff
selected S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company (Lionberger) as the party with
whom to pursue the design and redevelopment of the Hollins Library; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2025, the Board approved an interim agreement with
Lionberger for pre-construction services, which included, among other services, site
plan design, site permitting review and approvals, and building design development for
the Library; and
WHEREAS, Lionberger has concluded such pre-construction services and
County staff and Lionberger have negotiated a comprehensive agreement for the
redevelopment of the Library; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the County’s PPEA Guidelines, the Board of Supervisors
must approve any interim or comprehensive agreement entered into pursuant to the
PPEA between the County and a private entity; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the County now enter into a comprehensive
agreement with S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company for the redevelopment of
the Hollins Library.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, that
1. The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, or Assistant County
Administrator is authorized to execute the proposed comprehensive
agreement with S. Lewis Lionberger Construction Company for construction
services for the Hollins Library, which shall be approved as to form by the
County Attorney.
2. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. E.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution adopting 1) the fiscal year 2026-2027 Operating
and Capital Budget Revenues and Expenditures for the
County of Roanoke, Virginia which includes the categories
for the Roanoke County Public Schools and 2) the fiscal
years 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program for the
County of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke County Public
Schools and 3) the fiscal year 2026-2027 Fee Compendium
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget which includes the
School's categories, the fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget and the fiscal year 2027-
2036 Capital Improvement Program for the County of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke
County Public Schools, and the FY 2026-2027 Fee Compendium.
BACKGROUND:
Attached is a resolution approving the fiscal year 2026 -2027 operating budget for
Roanoke County, Virginia. This resolution is detailed by fund and includes all transfers
between funds. The fiscal year 2026 -2027 Roanoke County Public Schools' categories
are included in the overall County budget as presented in the attached resolution as
part of Schedules 1 and 2.
Also included in the resolution for approval and prepared in conjunction with the fiscal
year 2026-2027 operating budget are the fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget and
fiscal years 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program. A summary of sources of funds
and projects included as part of the capital budget and the Capital Improvement
Program are attached as Schedule 3.
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Adoption of these documents does not represent an appropriation of funds. The
commitment of funds will not occur until the second reading and approval of the fiscal
year 2026-2027 budget appropriation ordinance, which is later in the agenda.
In regards to the County Capital Improvement Program, only the fiscal year 2026 -2027
capital budget will be appropriated as part of the budget appropriation ordinance.
Adoption of the ten (10)-year plan does not represent an appropriation of funds for all
years of the plan. Years two (2) through ten (10) of the Capital Improvement Plan are
presented for informational and planning purposes only.
DISCUSSION:
The adoption of the budget is being requested to fulfill the County's legal requirements
of adopting, and then having a first and second reading of the budget appropriation
ordinance before July 1, 2026, and to allow adequate time for County staff to prepare
and disburse employment contracts, institute pay changes and other administrative
tasks necessary for final budget implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the resolution provides County funding effective July 1, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
1) THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE,
VIRGINIA WHICH INCLUDES THE CATEGORIES FOR THE ROANOKE
COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND,
2) THE FISCAL YEARS 2027-2036 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, AND
ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND
3) THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FEE COMPENDIUM
WHEREAS, Section 15.2-2503 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
provides that the governing body of the County shall prepare and approve an annual
budget; and
WHEREAS, said budget shall be prepared and approved for informative and fiscal
planning purposes only; and
WHEREAS, this budget contains a complete itemized and classified plan of all
contemplated expenditures and all estimated revenues and borrowings for the ensuing
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, a brief synopsis of said budget was published as required by the
provisions of Section 15.2-2506 of the State Code, and the public hearing s as required
thereon were held on April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia:
1. That there is hereby approved the annual operating budget for fiscal year
2026-2027 for the County of Roanoke, Virginia which includes the
categories for the Roanoke County Public Schools as shown on the
attached Schedules 1 and 2.
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2. That there is hereby approved the capital budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
and Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027-2036 for the County
of Roanoke, Virginia and Roanoke County Public Schools as shown on the
attached Schedule 3.
3. That the preparation and approval of these budgets is for informative and
fiscal planning purposes only.
4. The fees which shall be charged by the County of Roanoke for the following
described emergency medical services provided by the Roanoke County
owned, operated, funded, housed or permitted emergency vehicles shall be
as follows:
Advance Life Support (ALS) 1 Emergency $575.00
Advance Life Support (ALS) 2 Emergency $833.00
Basic Life Support (BLS) Emergency $484.00
Mileage (loaded) $11.00/per mile
No recipient of ambulance services who cannot afford to pay the ambulance
transport fees will be required to do so.
5. The ambulance fees described above in this resolution replace fees
approved as part of resolution 052725-2 and shall be in full force and effect
on and after July 1, 2026.
6. That there is hereby approved a Fee Compendium which lists all fees and
charges imposed by the County for providing specialized programs and
services. The Fee Compendium provides details on the type of fee,
authority to levy the fee, current fees, and proposed changes to the current
fees.
Amount
$202,700,000
16,750,000
2,450,000
3,800,000
9,614,000
1,100,000
2,500,000
1,450,000
2,500,000
6,800,000
1,335,000
1,380,000
400,000
1,045,800
5,300,000
15,765,052
6,950,000
3,271,720
$285,111,572
$173,263
4,293,374
10,520,499
Emergency Communications 7,126,829
5,415,000
15,932,195
Grants and Other Funds 1,234,411
Police E-Citation Special Revenue Fund 60,000
Community Development Technology Fee Fund 40,000
Police Special Programs 2,500
Criminal Justice Academy 515,271
$45,313,342
$330,424,914
Fleet Service Center
Information Technology
Recreation Fee Class
Children's Services Act (CSA)
Subtotal, Other General Funds
Total, General Fund - County
Public Works Projects
Hotel and Motel Room Tax
Tax on Prepared Foods
Other Local Taxes
Permits, Fees & Licenses
Fines and Forfeitures
Use of Money and Property
Charges for Services
Commonwealth
Federal
Other
Subtotal, General Government
Recordation Taxes
Schedule #1
County of Roanoke
Adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget Revenues
May 26, 2026
Revenues - County
General Fund - County
General Government
General Property Taxes
Sales Tax
Communications Sales and Use Tax
Consumer Utility Tax
Business License Tax
Bank Franchise Tax
Motor Vehicle License Fees
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Amount
$22,832,085
4,125,345
15,077,110
19,708,062
$392,167,516
Amount
Schools Instruction $165,362,617
Schools Administration, Attendance, and Health 9,577,240
Schools Pupil Transportation 10,660,176
Schools Operation and Maintenance 22,885,627
Schools Food Service and Other Noninstructional Operations 8,700,275
Schools Facilities 1,420,372
Schools Debt and Fund Transfers 19,671,845
Schools Technology 16,541,029
Schools Non-Categorical Spending 41,793,820
Schools Contingency Reserves 4,391,134
$301,004,135
Total: All County and Schools Funds $693,171,651
Less: Transfers (166,098,338)
Total Net of Transfers $527,073,313
Total, All Schools Funds
Revenues - Schools
Debt Service Fund - from County
Debt Service Fund - from Schools
Capital Projects Fund - County
Internal Service Fund - County
Total, All County Funds
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Amount
$ 4,799,391
22,849,397
1,434,901
4,735,985
48,771,577
18,962,154
31,873,888
22,226,556
96,942,410
-387,492
9,113,827
13,003,187
2,154,003
173,263
Transfer to Criminal Justice Academy 332,746
3,734,000
3,679,000
General Government Expenditure Contingency 712,779
285,111,572
173,263
4,293,374
10,520,499
Emergency Communications 7,126,829
5,415,000
15,932,195
1,234,411
Police E-Citation 60,000
Community Development Technology Fee 40,000
2,500
515,271
45,313,342
$ 330,424,914Total, General Fund - County
Subtotal, Other General Funds
Transfer to Children's Services Act Fund - County
Transfer to Children's Services Act Fund - Schools
Subtotal, General Government
Public Works Projects
Fleet Service Center
Information Technology
Recreation Fee Class
Children's Services Act (CSA)
Grants and Other Funds
Police Special Programs
Criminal Justice Academy
Transfer to Public Works Projects
Judicial Administration
Management Services
Public Safety
Community Services
Human Services
Non-Departmental
Transfers to School Operating Fund
Transfers to (from) Capital Fund
Transfers to Debt Service Fund - County Debt
Transfers to Debt Service Fund - Schools Debt
Transfers to Internal Services - Risk Management
Constitutional Officers
Schedule #2
County of Roanoke
Adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget Expenditures
May 26, 2026
Expenditures - County
General Fund - County
General Government
General Administration
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Amount
$ 26,957,430
15,077,110
19,708,062
$ 392,167,516
Amount
Schools Instruction $ 165,362,617
Schools Administration, Attendance, and Health 9,577,240
Schools Pupil Transportation 10,660,176
Schools Operation and Maintenance 22,885,627
Schools Food Service and Other Noninstructional Operations 8,700,275
Schools Facilities 1,420,372
Schools Debt and Fund Transfers 19,671,845
Schools Technology 16,541,029
Schools Non-Categorical Spending 41,793,820
Schools Contingency Reserves 4,391,134
$ 301,004,135
Total: All County and Schools Funds $ 693,171,651
Less: Transfers (166,098,338)
Total Net of Transfers $ 527,073,313
Total, All Schools Funds
Debt Service Fund - County
Capital Projects Fund - County
Internal Service Fund - County
Total, All County Funds
Expenditures - Schools
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Schedule #3
County of Roanoke, Virginia
FY 2027 - FY 2036 Adopted Capital Improvement Program
Summary of County Funding Sources
Roanoke County -
Unrestricted Cash FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 Total
General Government Transfer 3,270,000$ 3,770,666$ 4,204,354$ 5,981,309$ 6,015,240$ 6,244,332$ 6,763,868$ 7,428,279$ 8,531,899$ 8,947,174$ 61,157,121$
Capital Reserves 325,000 100,000 - - - - - - - - 425,000
VPSA Refunding Bonds 170,580 172,697 102,011 101,160 79,757 59,415 36,780 16,434 15,488 2,089 756,411
Debt Fund - County 1,779,353 280,372 280,372 - - - - - - - 2,340,097
Reallocation of Completed or Cancelled Projects 2,486,832 1,357,000 - - - - - - - - 3,843,832
Subtotal, Unrestricted Cash 8,031,765$ 5,680,735$ 4,586,737$ 6,082,469$ 6,094,997$ 6,303,747$ 6,800,648$ 7,444,713$ 8,547,387$ 8,949,263$ 68,522,461$
Non-County
Funding Sources FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 Total
Stormwater Local Assistance Fund -$ 500,000$ -$ -$ 575,000$ -$ -$ 500,000$ -$ -$ 1,575,000$
Grants - - - - 1,500,000 - - - - - 1,500,000
Subtotal, Non-County Funding Sources -$ 500,000$ -$ -$ 2,075,000$ -$ -$ 500,000$ -$ -$ 3,075,000$
Roanoke County -
Bonds FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 Total
Lease / Revenue Bonds -$ -$ 19,900,000$ -$ -$ 20,100,000$ -$ -$ 20,000,000$ -$ 60,000,000$
Subtotal, Lease / Revenue Bonds -$ -$ 19,900,000$ -$ -$ 20,100,000$ -$ -$ 20,000,000$ -$ 60,000,000$
Total, All County Funding Sources 8,031,765$ 6,180,735$ 24,486,737$ 6,082,469$ 8,169,997$ 26,403,747$ 6,800,648$ 7,944,713$ 28,547,387$ 8,949,263$ 131,597,461$
Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) -
All Funding Sources FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 Total
Transfer from Schools General Fund 1,500,000$ 1,750,000$ 2,000,000$ 2,250,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,750,000$ 3,000,000$ 3,250,000$ 3,500,000$ 4,000,000$ 26,500,000$
Major Capital Reserves - 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 5,400,000
Debt Fund - Schools 725,424 752,750 644,694 - - - - - - - 2,122,868
VPSA Refunding Credits 114,831 74,943 74,631 3,987 4,012 - - - - - 272,404
VPSA Bond Issue - 20,000,000 - 20,000,000 20,000,000 - 20,000,000 20,000,000 - 20,000,000 120,000,000
Total, RCPS Funding Sources 2,340,255$ 23,177,693$ 3,319,325$ 22,853,987$ 23,104,012$ 3,350,000$ 23,600,000$ 23,850,000$ 4,100,000$ 24,600,000$ 154,295,272$
Total, FY27 - FY36 County & RCPS Funding Sources $10,372,020 $29,358,428 $27,806,062 $28,936,456 $31,274,009 $29,753,747 $30,400,648 $31,794,713 $32,647,387 $33,549,263 $285,892,733
Schedule #3
County of Roanoke, Virginia
FY 2027 - FY 2036 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
All County and Schools Projects
Category/Department/Project FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 FY27-FY36 Total
Buildings and Facilities
Library
Furniture and Lighting Replacement 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 100,000$
Library Total 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 100,000$
Fire and Rescue
Vinton Fire and Rescue Renovations -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 2,650,000$ -$ 6,650,000$
Mt. Pleasant Fire Station Renovations - - - - - 1,700,000 - - - - 1,700,000
Fort Lewis Fire and Rescue Renovations - - 5,900,000 - - - - - - - 5,900,000
Cave Spring Fire and Rescue Renovations - - 8,000,000 - - - - - - - 8,000,000
Catawba Fire Station Additions and Renovations - - - - - - - - 2,350,000 - 2,350,000
Bent Mountain Fire Station Renovations - - - - - - - - 2,080,000 - 2,080,000
Fire and Rescue Total -$ -$ 13,900,000$ -$ -$ 1,700,000$ 1,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 7,080,000$ -$ 26,680,000$
General Services
Laurel Mountain Driver Training Building Upfit, Skid Pad and Road Repairs,
and Firing Range Parking Improvements 290,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 290,000$
Brambleton Center Replacement - - - - - 6,283,000 - - - - 6,283,000
Roanoke County Administration Center Redevelopment - - - - - 12,117,000 - - 12,812,000 871,000 25,800,000
Bent Mountain & Mount Pleasant Library Renovations & Expansion - - - - - - - - 2,758,000 - 2,758,000
General Services Total 290,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 18,400,000$ -$ -$ 15,570,000$ 871,000$ 35,131,000$
Parks and Recreation
Splash Valley Water Park Improvements -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 975,000$ 975,000$
Green Ridge Recreation Center Indoor Aquatics - - - - - - - - - 750,000 750,000
Parks and Recreation Total -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,725,000$ 1,725,000$
Buildings and Facilities Total 315,000$ 25,000$ 13,925,000$ 25,000$ -$ 20,100,000$ 1,500,000$ 2,500,000$ 22,650,000$ 2,596,000$ 63,636,000$
Capital Maintenance Programs & Recurring
Development Services
NPDES-MS4 BMP Construction 125,000$ 650,000$ 150,000$ 236,637$ 675,000$ 300,000$ 325,000$ 600,000$ 800,000$ 800,000$ 4,661,637$
Storm Drainage Maintenance of Effort 175,000 200,000 175,000 350,000 350,000 300,000 350,000 350,000 400,000 400,000 3,050,000
Development Services Total 300,000$ 850,000$ 325,000$ 586,637$ 1,025,000$ 600,000$ 675,000$ 950,000$ 1,200,000$ 1,200,000$ 7,711,637$
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Capital Maintenance Program 850,000$ 775,000$ 800,000$ 825,000$ 850,000$ 900,000$ 1,000,000$ 925,000$ 1,025,000$ 1,100,000$ 9,050,000$
Green Ridge Capital Maintenance Program 100,000 100,000 105,000 120,000 125,000 135,000 135,000 140,000 157,500 175,000 1,292,500
Parks and Recreation Total 950,000$ 875,000$ 905,000$ 945,000$ 975,000$ 1,035,000$ 1,135,000$ 1,065,000$ 1,182,500$ 1,275,000$ 10,342,500$
Schedule #3
County of Roanoke, Virginia
FY 2027 - FY 2036 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
All County and Schools Projects
Category/Department/Project FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 FY27-FY36 Total
Capital Maintenance Programs & Recurring (Continued)
Economic Development
Wood Haven Technology Park 370,091$ 369,044$ 370,046$ 370,832$ 368,747$ 370,934$ 370,648$ 369,713$ 370,352$ 370,751$ 3,701,158$
Roanoke County Broadband Authority Infrastructure 384,983 - - - - - - - - - 384,983
Economic Development Total 755,074$ 369,044$ 370,046$ 370,832$ 368,747$ 370,934$ 370,648$ 369,713$ 370,352$ 370,751$ 4,086,141$
General Services
General Services Capital Maintenance Program 925,000$ 880,000$ 880,000$ 880,000$ 900,000$ 950,000$ 1,010,000$ 950,000$ 1,050,000$ 1,200,000$ 9,625,000$
General Services Total 925,000$ 880,000$ 880,000$ 880,000$ 900,000$ 950,000$ 1,010,000$ 950,000$ 1,050,000$ 1,200,000$ 9,625,000$
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff’s Office Capital Maintenance Program -$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 125,000$ 131,250$ 127,813$ 140,000$ 140,000$ 154,535$ 167,512$ 1,136,110$
Sheriff's Office Total -$ 75,000$ 75,000$ 125,000$ 131,250$ 127,813$ 140,000$ 140,000$ 154,535$ 167,512$ 1,136,110$
Capital Maintenance Programs & Recurring Total 2,930,074$ 3,049,044$ 2,555,046$ 2,907,469$ 3,399,997$ 3,083,747$ 3,330,648$ 3,474,713$ 3,957,387$ 4,213,263$ 32,901,388$
Computer Infrastructure, Software and Hardware
Information Technology
County Wide Computer Replacement 320,000$ 370,000$ 370,000$ 370,000$ 390,000$ 390,000$ 390,000$ 390,000$ 390,000$ 390,000$ 3,770,000$
IT Infrastructure/Server Replacement 720,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 800,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 9,520,000
Information Technology Total 1,040,000$ 1,370,000$ 1,370,000$ 1,170,000$ 1,190,000$ 1,390,000$ 1,390,000$ 1,390,000$ 1,390,000$ 1,590,000$ 13,290,000$
Emergency Communications
Radio System - WAVE Critical Connect 150,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 150,000$
Radio System - Public Safety Mobile Radio (AN) Replacement - - 1,400,000 1,400,000 - - - - - - 2,800,000
Radio System - Public Safety Portable Radio Replacement - - 4,600,000 - - - - - - - 4,600,000
Emergency Communications Total 150,000$ -$ 6,000,000$ 1,400,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 7,550,000$
Finance and Management Services
Time Record Keeper System 500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 500,000$
Global Payroll Module - 500,000 - - - - - - - - 500,000$
Finance/Human Resources Total 500,000$ 500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,000,000$
Treasurer/Commissioner of the Revenue
Tax Assessment and Collection System Replacement 600,000$ 600,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,200,000$
Treasurer/Commissioner of the Revenue Total 600,000$ 600,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,200,000$
Library
County-wide Library Public Technology Replacement Plan 25,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 625,000$
Library Total 25,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 80,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ 625,000$
Computer Infrastructure, Software and Hardware Total 2,315,000$ 2,520,000$ 7,420,000$ 2,650,000$ 1,270,000$ 1,470,000$ 1,470,000$ 1,470,000$ 1,440,000$ 1,640,000$ 23,665,000$
All Projects (Continued)
Schedule #3
County of Roanoke, Virginia
FY 2027 - FY 2036 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
All County and Schools Projects
Category/Department/Project FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 FY 2032 FY 2033 FY 2034 FY 2035 FY 2036 FY27-FY36 Total
Transportation
Planning
VDOT Revenue Sharing and Transportation Alternatives Program 586,691$ 586,691$ 586,691$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 5,260,073$
Planning Total 586,691$ 586,691$ 586,691$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 5,260,073$
Transportation Total 586,691$ 586,691$ 586,691$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 500,000$ 5,260,073$
Specialty Equipment
Emergency Communications
Radio System - Test Equipment Replacement 220,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 220,000$
Radio System - DiagnostX Over the Air Waveform Analyzer 165,000 - - - - - - - - - 165,000
Emergency Communications Total 385,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 385,000$
Fire and Rescue
Pumper Fire Truck and Ambulance with Medical Unit 1,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1,500,000$
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Replacement - - - - 3,000,000 - - - - - 3,000,000
Second Set of Turnout Gear - - - - - 1,250,000 - - - - 1,250,000
Fire and Rescue Total 1,500,000$ -$ -$ -$ 3,000,000$ 1,250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,750,000$
Specialty Equipment Total 1,885,000$ -$ -$ -$ 3,000,000$ 1,250,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 6,135,000$
Total Roanoke County Projects 8,031,765$ 6,180,735$ 24,486,737$ 6,082,469$ 8,169,997$ 26,403,747$ 6,800,648$ 7,944,713$ 28,547,387$ 8,949,263$ 131,597,461$
Roanoke County Public Schools
Schools
Roanoke County Career and Technology Center -$ 15,400,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 15,400,000$
Northside Middle 840,255 6,027,693 1,319,325 20,592,951 13,736,012 - - - - - 42,516,236
Glenvar Elementary - - - 11,036 6,868,000 600,000 14,632,000 500,964 - - 22,612,000
Hidden Valley Middle - - - - - - 5,968,000 20,099,036 600,000 20,600,000 47,267,036
Capital Maintenance Program 1,500,000 1,750,000 2,000,000 2,250,000 2,500,000 2,750,000 3,000,000 3,250,000 3,500,000 4,000,000 26,500,000
Schools Total 2,340,255$ 23,177,693$ 3,319,325$ 22,853,987$ 23,104,012$ 3,350,000$ 23,600,000$ 23,850,000$ 4,100,000$ 24,600,000$ 154,295,272$
Total, Roanoke County Public Schools Projects 2,340,255$ 23,177,693$ 3,319,325$ 22,853,987$ 23,104,012$ 3,350,000$ 23,600,000$ 23,850,000$ 4,100,000$ 24,600,000$ 154,295,272$
Total, FY27 - FY36 County & Schools Projects 10,372,020$ 29,358,428$ 27,806,062$ 28,936,456$ 31,274,009$ 29,753,747$ 30,400,648$ 31,794,713$ 32,647,387$ 33,549,263$ 285,892,733$
All Projects (Continued)
County of Roanoke, Virginia
FY 2026-2027 Fee Compendium
Page Number Page Number
FY 2026-2027 Fee Changes 1 Finance & Management Services Fees 27
Clerk of Circuit Court Fees 3 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 27
Booking Fee 3 Fire and Rescue Fees 28
Courthouse Maintenance Fees 3 Ambulance Fees 28
Courthouse Security Fees 4 Fire Marshal Permits and Fees 28
Other Roanoke County Clerk of Circuit Court Fees 4 General Services - Solid Waste Fees 32
Commissioner of the Revenue Fees 5 Bear Container Retrofits Fee 32
Amusement Machine Fee 5 Non-Resident and Premium Solid Waste Collection Fees 32
Bondsman License Fee 5 Library Fees 33
Business License Fee 5 Library Facility and Rental Fees 33
Carnivals, Circuses and Speedways 6 Library Material Fines and Services Fees 36
Fortune-teller, astrologists, etc.6 Passport Fees 37
Going out of business sale permit 6 Planning Fees 38
Massage Parlor License 6 Planning & Zoning Fees 38
Non-Perishable Good Peddler and Itinerant Merchant Licenses 7 Special Use Permit Fee 39
Perishable Good Peddler and Itinerant Merchant Licenses 7 Weed and Trash Abatement Penalty 40
Permanent coliseums, arenas, or auditoriums 8 Zoning Verification Fees 41
Shows and Sales License 8 Police Fees 42
Solicitor Permit 8 Adult Business Permit Fee 42
Wine, Beer, and Mixed Beverage Licenses 9 Animal Boarding Services Fees 42
Communications Fees 12 Concealed Handgun Permit 43
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Charges 12 Criminal Justice Academy Fees 43
Development Services Fees 14 Dealers of Precious Metals & Gems License Fee 44
Building Permit Fees 14 False Alarm Fees 44
Trade Permit Fees 15 Fingerprinting Fee 45
Certificate of Occupancy Fees 17 Mopeds Traffic Violations 45
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Review/Permit Fees 18 Parade Fees 46
Miscellaneous Development Fees 18 Parking Tickets 46
Subdivision Review Fees 20 Police E-Citation Fee 48
Stormwater Management Permit Fees 21 Sale of Records of Arrests, Offenses and Traffic Accident Reports 49
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Page Number
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees 50 Treasurer Fees 63
Recreation Fees, Membership Fees, and Rentals 50 Administrative Fees 63
Public Transportation (CORTRAN) Fees 56 Animal Control - Cat Tags 63
CORTRAN Fee per Trip 56 Animal Control - Dog Tags 64
Real Estate Valuation Fees 57 Animal Control - Dangerous Dogs 64
Land Use Fees 57 Collection Fee 65
Sheriff and Jail Fees 59 Debt Set-Off Fee 65
Board of Prisoners - Salem 59 Judicial Tax Sale Fees 65
Canteen Fees 59 Returned Check Fee 66
Daily Jail Fees 59 Vehicle License Fee 66
Fingerprint Cards 59
Home Electronic Monitoring 60
Medical Costs 60
Process Service 60
Sobrieter 61
Weekender Jail Fees 61
Social Services Fees 62
Custody Investigations/Home Studies 62
Guardianship Fee 62
Home Study for Parental Placement Adoptions 62
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium TC - 2
Legislative Authorization
Fee Description FY 2026 FY 2027
Ambulance Service Fee
Basic Life Support
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle for providing a level of
medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until
they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
$461 $484
Ambulance Service Fee
Advanced Life Support 1
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle for providing a level of
medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries with
the provision of an Advanced Life Support assessment or at least on Advanced
Life Support intervention until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
$548 $575
Ambulance Service Fee
Advanced Life Support 2
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle for providing a level of
medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries with
the provision of more intervention than that of Advanced Life Support 1 until
they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
$793 $833
Ambulance Service Fee
Rescue Vehicle Mileage
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle per mile.$11
Per Mile
$11
Per Mile
FY 2026-2027 Roanoke County Fee Changes
Fire and Rescue Fees
Ambulance Fees
County of Roanoke, Virginia Resolution 052725-2 TBD
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FY 2026-2027 Roanoke County Fee Changes
Legislative Authorization
Fee Description FY 2026 FY 2027
Delinquent Personal Property
Tax Administrative Fee
A $30 delinquent administrative fee to cover the cost of collecting delinquent
personal property taxes which are ninety (90) or more days delinquent.NA $30
Administrative Fees
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3958
County Code Chapter 21, Article I, Section 10
County of Roanoke, Virginia Ordinance TBD
Treasurer Fees
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Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Booking Fee April 8, 2003
Fee as part of the costs in each criminal or traffic case in which a period of
incarceration or confinement in the county jail shall be imposed or served as
any part of the sentence for conviction of any statute or ordinance.
$25
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Courthouse Maintenance
Fees February 9, 2010
Fee on the costs in each civil, criminal and traffic case in the district and
circuit courts serving Roanoke County for the construction, renovation and
maintenance of the courthouse or jail and court-related facilities and to
defray increases in the cost of heating, cooling electricity, and ordinary
maintenance.
$2
Booking Fee
Roanoke County Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-8
Ordinance 040803-10
Clerk of Circuit Court Fees
Code of Virginia § 17.1-281
Roanoke County Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-6
Ordinance 020910-4
Courthouse Maintenance Fees
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Clerk of Circuit Court Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Courthouse Security Fees July 1, 2007 Fee on each criminal or traffic case in which an individual is convicted of a
violation of any statute or ordinance.$10
Roanoke County Code Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-9
Ordinance 062607-15
Other Roanoke County Clerk of Circuit Court Fees
Information on fees paid to the Roanoke County Clerk of Circuit Court as set by the Commonwealth of Virginia can be found by following
the link below:
http://webdev.courts.state.va.us/cgi-bin/DJIT/ef_djs_ccfees_calc.cgi
Courthouse Security Fees
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Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Amusement Machines June 25, 1996
Fee for coin-operated amusement machines or devices. $25 for 3 machines
or fewer, $25 for each additional machine up to a maximum of $200 for 10
machines or more.
$25 to $200
based on
number of
machines
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Bondsman License January 1, 1989 Annual license for every person who, for compensation, enters into any bond
or bonds for others, whether as principal or surety.$500
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Business License Fee
Gross Receipts less
than $150,000
7/1/2023
Annual license fee for issuance of a license on businesses, trades, professions,
occupations, and callings, firms, corporations, or persons with gross receipts
less than $150,000.
Amusement Machine Fee
Bondsman License Fee
Business License Fee
Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3703
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article I, Section 10-3, Ordinance 052323-5
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3724
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-40
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3720
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-53
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Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Carnivals, Circuses, and
Speedways January 1, 1989 License fee per performance for the operation of a carnival, circus, or
speedway $250
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Fortune-tellers,
astrologists, etc. January 1, 1989
Annual license for every person engaged in business as a fortune-teller,
clairvoyant, phrenologist, spirit medium, astrologist, hypnotist, palmist, or
handwriting analyst.
$1,000
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Going out of business sale
permit October 1, 1992 Fee of $65 for a permit to operate a sale to liquidate the goods or assets of
business that is closing.$65
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Massage Parlor License January 1, 1989 Annual license to operate a massage parlor.$5,000
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3728
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-57
Carnivals, Circuses, and Speedways
Fortune-tellers, astrologists, etc.
Going out of business sale permit
Massage Parlor License
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3706
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-50
Code of Virginia § 18.2-223
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-58, Ordinance 92292-8e.
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3726
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-41
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Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Peddler of Non
Perishable Goods
November 10,
2015
Fee for any person who carries from place to place any goods, wares, or
general merchandise of a non-perishable nature. Fee is $250 per month, per
vehicle, not to exceed $500 per year.
$250 per
month, per
vehicle, not to
exceed $500
per year
Itinerant Merchant of
Non Perishable Goods
November 10,
2016
Fee for any person who transacts a business in a location for a period of less
than one year to sell goods of a non-perishable nature.$500
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Peddler of Perishable
Goods
November 10,
2015
Fee for any person who carries from place to place any goods, wares, or
merchandise and offer to sell general merchandise of a perishable nature and
peddlers of ice, wood, or coal.
$50
Itinerant Merchant of
Perishable Goods
November 10,
2016
Fee for any person who transacts a business in a location for a period of less
than one year to sell goods of a perishable nature and merchants of ice,
wood, or coal.
$50
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-45
Non-Perishable Good Peddler and Itinerant Merchant Licenses
Perishable Good Peddler and Itinerant Merchant Licenses
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3717
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-45
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Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Permanent coliseums,
arenas, or auditoriums January 1, 1989
Annual license on every permanent coliseum, arena, and auditorium within
the county having a maximum seating capacity of more than 10,000 persons
and open to the general public.
$1,000
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Shows and Sales License January 1, 1989 License per event of up to a three day period to conduct a show or sale in
the county.$30
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Solicitor Permit November 13,
1984
Permit for person seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares,
merchandise, foodstuffs or services of any kind, character or description;
prospective customers for purchase of insurance; obtain subscriptions to
books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers, or other publications.
$30
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3729
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-55
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 19 Article I, Sections 19-1 to 19-8
Ordinance 84-194
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-52
Permanent coliseums, arenas, or auditoriums
Shows and Sales License
Solicitor Permit
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Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Wholesale Distributor -
Beer January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer wholesale $75
Wholesale Distributor -
Wine January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell wine wholesale $50
Wholesale Distributor -
Beer and Wine January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer and wine wholesale $125
On premises Beer Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer on premises.$25
Off premises Beer Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer off premises.$25
On premises Wine Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell wine on premises.$25
Off premises Wine Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell wine off premises.$25
On premises Beer and
Wine Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer and wine on premises.$37.50
Off premises Beer and
Wine Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer and wine off premises.$37.50
On and Off premises
Beer Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer on and off premises.$50
On and Off premises
Beer and Wine Sales January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer and wine on and off premises.$75
Mixed Beverages and
Beer On premises Sales
License with seating
between 50 and 100
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer on premises with seating
capacity between 50 and 100 persons.$225
Code of Virginia § 4.1 206.1-240
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 10 Article III, Section 10-49
Wine, Beer, and Mixed Beverage Licenses
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Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Mixed Beverages and
Beer & Wine On
premises Sales License
with seating between 50
and 100
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer & wine on premises with
seating capacity between 50 and 100 persons.$237.50
Mixed Beverages and
Beer & Wine On & Off
premises Sales License
with seating between 50
and 100
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer & wine on and off premises
with seating capacity between 50 and 100 persons.$275
Mixed Beverages and
Beer On premises Sales
License with seating
between 101 and 150
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer on premises with seating
capacity between 101 and 150 persons.$387.50
Mixed Beverages and
Beer & Wine On
premises Sales License
with seating between 101
and 150
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer & wine on & off premises
with seating capacity between 101 and 150 persons.$425.50
Mixed Beverages and
Beer & Wine On
premises Sales License
with seating over 151
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer & wine on premises with
seating capacity over 151 persons $537.50
Mixed Beverages and
Beer & Wine On and Off
premises Sales License
with seating over 151
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell mixed beverages and beer & wine on and off premises
with seating capacity over 151 persons $575
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 10 of 67
Commissioner of the Revenue Fees
Private Club Beer on
premises sales January 1, 1989 Annual license for private clubs to sell beer on premises.$387.50
Private Club Beer & Wine
on and off premises sales January 1, 1989 Annual license for private clubs to sell beer & wine on and off premises.$400
Wine off premises sales
and beer on premises
sales
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell wine off premises and beer on premises.$50
Beer & Wine on premises
sales and beer off
premises sales
January 1, 1989 Annual license to sell beer & wine on premises and beer off premises.$62.50
Mixed Beverages sales
with seating between 101-
150, beer & wine sales on
premises, and beer off
premises.
January 1, 1989
Annual license for mixed beverage sales with seating capacity between 101
and 150 persons and to sell beer & wine on premises and to sell beer off
premises.
$412.50
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 11 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) requests June, 8 2021 Roanoke County waives all charges for requests that total $5.00 or less.$0
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) - black and
white copies
June, 8 2021 Records printed in black and white. Roanoke County waives all charges for
requests that total $5.00 or less.
$0.10 per one-
sided page
$0.20 per
double-sided
page
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) - color copies June, 8 2021 Records printed in color. Roanoke County waives all charges for requests
that total $5.00 or less.
$0.16 per one-
sided page
$0.32 per
double-sided
page
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) - audio or
CDs
June, 8 2021 FOIA request for audio or cdS. Roanoke County waives all charges for
requests that total $5.00 or less.$5 per CD
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) - 24 by 36
inch maps
June, 8 2021 FOIA request for map records formatted to 24 by 36 inches. Roanoke
County waives all charges for requests that total $5.00 or less.$7.00 per map
Communications Fees
Code of Virginia § 2.2-3700 through 2.2-3714
Resolution 060821-2
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Communications Fees
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) - 36 by 48
inch maps
June, 8 2021 FOIA request for map recrds formatted to 36 by 48 inches. Roanoke
County waives all charges for requests that total $5.00 or less.$10.00 per map
Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA) time - County
personnel hourly rate
June, 8 2021
FOIA request requiring staff time to complete. Cost varies by staff required
to complete the request. Roanoke County waives all charges for requests
that total $5.00 or less.
Varies
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 13 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Building Permit for structure with
estimated value from $1,000 to
$5,000.July 1, 2024
Any building permit application for new structure with estimated value of from
$1,000 to $5,000. Permit fees are determined by calculating a value of
construction as adjusted annually by the county real estate valuation.
$40
Building Permit for structure with
estimated value from $6,000 to
$20,000.July 1, 2024
Any building permit application for new structure with estimated value from
$6,000 to $20,000. Permit fees are determined by calculating a value of
construction as adjusted annually by the county real estate valuation.
$40+ $6 per
thousand
Building Permit for structure with
estimated value from $21,000 to
$100,000.July 1, 2024
Any building permit application for new structure with estimated value from
$21,000 to $100,000. Permit fees are determined by calculating a value of
construction as adjusted annually by the county real estate valuation.
$40 + $6 per
thousand
Building Permit for structure with
estimated value from $101,000 to
$500,000.July 1, 2024
Any building permit application for new structure with estimated value from
$101,000 to $500,000. Permit fees are determined by calculating a value of
construction as adjusted annually by the county real estate valuation.
$610 + $2.50
per thousand
Building Permit for structure with
estimated value from $501,000 to
$1,000,000.July 1, 2024
Any building permit application for new structure with estimated value from
$501,000 to $1,000,000. Permit fees are determined by calculating a value of
construction as adjusted annually by the county real estate valuation.
$1,610 + $1.50
per thousand
Development Services Fees
Building Permit Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 7-71 to 7-79
Roanoke County Ordinance 052824-4
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Development Services Fees
Building Permit for structure with
estimated value of over
$1,000,000 July 1, 2024
Any building permit application for new structure with estimated value of over
$1,000,000. Permit fees are determined by calculating a value of construction
as adjusted annually by the county real estate valuation.
$2,360 + $0.50
per thousand
Legislative Authorization
Trade permit fees with estimated
value of $0 to $1,000
September 28,
2004
Any trade permit for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structure, etc.
with an estimated value of $0 to $1,000.$30
Trade permit fees with estimated
value of $1,000.01 to $2,000
September 28,
2004
Any trade permit for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structure, etc.
with an estimated value of $1,000.01 to $2,000.$40
Trade permit fees with estimated
value of $2,000.01 to $3,000
September 28,
2004
Any trade permit for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structure, etc.
with an estimated value of $2,000.01 to $3,000.$50
Trade permit fees with estimated
value of $3,000.01 to $4,000
September 28,
2004
Any trade permit for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structure, etc.
with an estimated value of $3,000.01 to $4,000.$60
Trade permit fees with estimated
value of $4,000.01 to $5,000
September 28,
2004
Any trade permit for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structure, etc.
with an estimated value of $4,000.01 to $5,000.$75
Trade permit fees with estimated
value of over $5,000
September 28,
2004
Any trade permit for Heating, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structure, etc.
with an estimated value of over $5,000
$75 + $4 per
each additional
$1,000 or
fraction thereof
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 7-71 to 7-79
Roanoke County Ordinances 092804-7, 052218-8, and 51022-12
Trade Permit Fees
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Development Services Fees
Cross connection July 1, 2022 Any physical connection of arrangement between two otherwise separate
piping systems $40
Miscellaneous September 28,
2004 Permit request including but not limited to reinsertion, reinspection, etc.$50
Elevator periodic inspection September 28,
2004 Process a submittal of Elevator Inspection results $35
Cancellation of project or permit September 28,
2004
An administrative fee of 25% of the actual calculated permit fee will be
withheld from any permit or application that is canceled, withdrawn or
revoked before issuance of the permit or completion of the project.
Varies
Pass-thru Fee to State of Virginia July 1, 2018 Pass-thru Fee to State of Virginia (2% Charge on all Building, Plumbing,
Electrical, or Mechanical Permits)2% Charge
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 16 of 67
Development Services Fees
Legislative Authorization
Certificate of Occupancy -
Temporary Commercial
September 28,
2004
Permit request including but not limited to reinspection, temporary certificate
of occupancies (commercial), etc.$25
Certificate of Occupancy -
Temporary Residential
September 28,
2004
Permit request including reinspection temporary certificate of occupancies
(residential), etc.$10
Certificate of Occupancy -
Existing Building (Commercial)
September 28,
2004
Permit request including inspection and reissuing of certificate of occupancies,
etc.$35
Legislative Authorization
Certificate of Occupancy -
Commercial July 1, 2018 Permit request including but not limited to reinsertion, temporary certificate
of occupancies, etc.$50
Certificate of Occupancy -
Residential July 1, 2018 Permit request including but not limited to reinsertion, temporary certificate
of occupancies, etc.$35
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 7-71 to 7-79
Roanoke County Ordinance 052218-8
Certificate of Occupancy Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Article 5, Section 7-71 to 7-79
Roanoke County Ordinance 092804-7
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 17 of 67
Development Services Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Erosion & Sediment Control
Plan Review/Permit Fee July 1, 2018 Any land disturbing activities of less than 5,000 SQ FT $25
Erosion & Sediment Control
Plan Review/Permit Fee July 1, 2018 Any land disturbing activities between 5,000 SQ FT and 9,999 SQ FT $50
Erosion & Sediment Control
Plan Review/Permit Fee July 1, 2018 Any land disturbing activities of 10,000 SQ FT or more
$350 +
$75/acre or
portion
thereof
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Permit Renewal (Annual)July 1, 2018
Second and subsequent renewals of annual permits (for erosion and sediment
control, site plan and/or large subdivision development); there will be no fee
for the first twelve (12) month renewal of a permit).
$750
Technology Fee Fund July 1, 2022 3% fee per any permit issuing fees.5% Charge
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Review/Permit Fees
Miscellaneous Development Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Section 7-73 and Chapter 8.1, Section 8.1-8(c)
Ordinances 052218-8, 051022-10, and 051022-12
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 8.1, Section 8.1-8(c)
Ordinance 052218-8.
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Development Services Fees
Amusement Devices July 1, 2022 Kiddie rides, circular rides or flat rides, etc.
$35.00 for
Kiddie rides,
$45 for Circular
rides or flat
rides, $50 for all
others devices
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 19 of 67
Development Services Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Small Subdivision Review (Less
than 5 lots or parcels)June 12, 1990 Residential land subdivision of creating 4 or less parcels $25
Resubmittal of Plans 3rd, 4th, 5th
& 6th June 12, 1990 Charges to review the plans following the second review due to changes
presented by the owner or their engineer of record.
$350 per
submittal
Vacation of Plat & Easements June 12, 1990 Vacating any old plat or removing any easements/right of way that are
no longer needed to cloud property deed.$188
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Site Plan Review July 1, 2018 Any commercial construction plans or subdivision of any kind.$755 +
$75/acre
Large Subdivision Review (5 or
more lots or parcels)July 1, 2018 Residential land subdivision of creating 5 or more parcels.$350 + $75/lot
or parcel
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Article 2, Section 7-18; Chapter 7, Article 5
Ordinance 61290-6.
Subdivision Review Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 8.1, Section 8.1-8(c)
Ordinance 052218-8.
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 20 of 67
Development Services Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Single Family Residential 0 to 5
acres
July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. For
single-family detached residential structure within or outside common plans of
development or sale with land disturbance acreage between 0 and 5 acres
$209
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Small Construction less than 1
acre
July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. Small
construction activity/land clearing (areas within common plans of development
or sale with land-disturbance acreage less than 1 acre)
$290
($209 to
Roanoke
County,
$81 to State)
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Small Construction between 1
and 5 acres
July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. Small
construction activity/land clearing (areas within common plans of development
or sale with land-disturbance acreage equal to or greater than 1 acre and less
than 5 acres)
$2,700
($1,944 to
Roanoke
County,
$756 to State)
Code of Virginia, Section 62.1-44.15:28
Virginia Water Control Board regulations 9VAC25-870-820, 9VAC25-870-825, 9VAC25-870-830
Ordinance 042214-12 Stormwater Management Ordinance
Resolution 051314-2 Adopting Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) Schedule of Fees
Stormwater Management Permit Fees
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 21 of 67
Development Services Fees
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP)July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. Large
Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common plans of
development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or greater than 5
acres and less than 10 acres)
$3,400
($2,448 to
Roanoke
County,
$952 to State)
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction between 10
and 50 acres
July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. Large
Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common plans of
development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or greater than 10
acres and less than 50 acres)
$4,500
($3,240 to
Roanoke
County,
$1,260 to State)
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction between 50
and 100 acres
July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. Large
Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common plans of
development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or greater than 50
acres and less than 100 acres)
$6,100
($4,392 to
Roanoke
County,
$1,708 to State)
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP)July 1, 2014
Statewide permit fee established by the State Board of Water Control. Large
Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common plans of
development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or greater than
100 acres)
$9,600
($6,912 to
Roanoke
County,
$2,688 to State)
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 22 of 67
Development Services Fees
Modification or Transfer of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Small Construction less than 1
acre
July 1, 2014 Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Areas within common plans of
development or sale with land disturbance acreage less than 1 acre)$20
Modification or Transfer of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Small Construction between 1
and 5 acres
July 1, 2014
Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 1 and less than 5 acres)
$200
Modification or Transfer of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction between 5
and 10 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 5 acres and less than 10 acres)
$250
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 23 of 67
Development Services Fees
Modification or Transfer of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction between 10
and 50 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 10 acres and less than 50 acres)
$300
Modification or Transfer of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction between 50
and 100 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 50 acres and less than 100 acres)
$450
Modification or Transfer of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction greater than
100 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 100 acres)
$700
Annual Maintenance Fee of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Small construction less than 1
acre
July 1, 2014
Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Areas within common plans of
development or sale with land disturbance acreage less than 1 acre) except for
single family detached residential structures.
$50
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Development Services Fees
Annual Maintenance Fee of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Small construction between 1 and
5 acres
July 1, 2014
Small Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 1 and less than 5 acres)
$400
Annual Maintenance Fee of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large construction between 5 and
10 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 5 acres and less than 10 acres)
$500
Annual Maintenance Fee of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large Construction between 10
and 50 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 10 acres and less than 50 acres)
$650
Annual Maintenance Fee of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large construction between 50
and 100 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 50 acres and less than 100 acres)
$900
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 25 of 67
Development Services Fees
Annual Maintenance Fee of
Virginia Stormwater Management
General Coverage Permit (VSMP) -
Large construction greater than
100 acres
July 1, 2014
Large Construction Activity/Land Clearing (Sites, or areas within common
plans of development or sale, with land-disturbance acreage equal to or
greater than 100 acres)
$1,400
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 26 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Payment In Lieu of Taxes April 12, 2004
A service fee paid by entities that qualify for tax-exempt status as defined by
costs associated with providing services to tax-exempt entities. Each
payment in lieu of tax for each entity must be approved by the Board of
Supervisors.
20% of
Assessed Real
Estate Taxes
Finance & Management Services Fees
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3400 and 58.1-3401
Payment In Lieu of Taxes
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 27 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Ambulance Service Fee
Basic Life Support
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2026
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle for providing a level of
medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries
until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
$461
$484
Ambulance Service Fee
Advanced Life Support 1
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2026
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle for providing a level of
medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries
with the provision of an Advanced Life Support assessment or at least on
Advanced Life Support intervention until they can be given full medical care
at a hospital.
$548
$575
Ambulance Service Fee
Advanced Life Support 2
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2026
Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle for providing a level of
medical care which is used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries
with the provision of more intervention than that of Advanced Life Support 1
until they can be given full medical care at a hospital.
$793
$833
Ambulance Service Fee
Rescue Vehicle Mileage
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2026 Fee for ground transportation by ambulance vehicle per mile.$11
per mile
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Amusement Building
Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for the operation of an amusement building per event. The fire
marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Fire and Rescue Fees
Code of Roanoke County, Virginia Chapter 9, Article II, Section 9-10, Article III, Section 9-19
Ordinance 52488
County of Roanoke, Virginia Resolution 052725-2 TBD
Fire Marshall Permits and Fees
Ambulance Fees
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Fire and Rescue Fees
Carnival and Fair
Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for the operation of a carnival or fair per event. The fire marshal shall
issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
Combustible Dust-
Producing Permit May 24, 1988
Annual permit for businesses which produce combustible dust during facility
operations. The fire marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions
of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Compressed Gas
Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for the use of compressed gas per event. The fire marshal shall issue
all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
Covered Mall Building
Permit May 24, 1988
Annual permit for enclosed malls and shopping centers for alarm and fire
suppression systems. The fire marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the
provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Cutting, Welding, and
Hot Work Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for welding, cutting, and hot work per event or job. The fire marshal
shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
Exhibit and Trade Show
Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for exhibit or trade show per event. The fire marshal shall issue all
permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code.
$25
Explosives Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for any blasting work per event. The fire marshal shall issue all
permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code.
$25
Flammable and
Combustible Liquids May 24, 1988
Permit for the storage of and/or removal of a tank per event. The fire
marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 29 of 67
Fire and Rescue Fees
Floor Finishing Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for using chemicals to finish floors per event. The fire marshal shall
issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Permit May 24, 1988
Annual permit for businesses where ethylene gas is introduced into a room
to promote the ripening of fruits, vegetables, and other crops. The fire
marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Fumigation and
Thermal Insecticidal
Fogging Permit
May 24, 1988
Permit for professional fumigation, thermal, or fogging pesticide use per
event. The fire marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of
the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Hazardous Materials
Permit May 24, 1988
Annual permit for businesses storing or using hazardous materials. The fire
marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Liquid or Gas Fuel
Vehicles or Equipment
in Assembly Buildings
Permit
May 24, 1988
Permit for use of liquid or gas fuel vehicles or equipment in buildings during
assembly per event. The fire marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the
provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Open Burning Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for burning materials in open area. The fire marshal shall issue all
permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code.
$0
Open Flames and
Candles Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for flames or candles in open area. The fire marshal shall issue all
permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code.
$0
Private Fire Hydrant
Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for a private fire hydrant. Permit is per hydrant. The fire marshal
shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
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Fire and Rescue Fees
Pyrotechnic Special
Effects Material Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for the use of pyrotechnic special effects materials per event. The fire
marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Storage of Scrap Tires
and Tire By-Products
Permit
May 24, 1988
Annual permit for the storage of scrap tires and tire by-products. The fire
marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia
Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Temporary Membrane,
Structure, Tent, and
Canopy Permit
May 24, 1988
Permit for the use of a temporary membrane, structure, tent, or canopy per
event. The fire marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of
the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Waste Handling Permit May 24, 1988
Annual permit for businesses or individuals to handle waste. The fire marshal
shall issue all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
Place of Assembly
Occupancy Permit May 24, 1988
Permit for any business where people may assemble including restaurants,
theaters, etc… The fire marshal shall issue all permits pursuant to the
provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
$25
Storage of Explosives May 24, 1988
Annual permit per magazine to store explosives. The fire marshal shall issue
all permits pursuant to the provisions of the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
$25
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 31 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Bear Container Retrofits January 1, 2014 Fee to retrofit existing automated collection containers with device to make
them bear resistant.$30
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Non-County Resident
Waste Collection Fee January 27, 2004 Monthly waste collection fee for Non-County Residents $20
Non-County Resident
Container Rental Fee January 27, 2004 Monthly container rental fee for Non-County Residents $1
Premium Waste
Collection Fee January 27, 2004 Application fee for optional backyard services may be available to residential
customers for household waste.$20
Premium Waste
Collection Fee for first
100 feet from Curb
January 27, 2004 Optional backyard collection service for first 100 feet from Curb $15
Collection Fee for each
additional 100 feet from January 27, 2004 Optional backyard collection service for each additional 100 feet or fraction
thereof from Curb $10
Container Replacement
Fee January 27, 2004 Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-24, b: The replacement fee for a container $65
Fee set administratively by the Director of General Services
General Services - Solid Waste Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 20, Article II, Section 20-24.
Ordinance 012704-3
Bear Container Retrofits Fee
Non-Resident and Premium Solid Waste Collection Fees
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Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Amount
South County Library
Auditorium and Meeting
Rooms 1 and 2 Rental
July 1, 2019 Fee to rent the Auditorium with Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 at South County
Library. After hours rate at South County Library is doubled.$125
South County Library
Auditorium July 1, 2019 Fee to rent the Auditorium at South County Library. After hours rate at
South County Library is doubled.$75 per hour
South County Library
Meeting Rooms 1 or 2
Rental (Community)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms 1 or 2 at South County Library by
community groups. After hours rate at South County Library is doubled.$10 per hour
South County Library
Meeting Rooms 1 or 2
Rental (Commercial)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms 1 or 2 at South County Library by
commercial groups. After hours rate at South County Library is doubled.$25 per hour
South County Library
Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Rental (Community)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms 1 and 2 South County Library by
community groups. After hours rate at South County Library is doubled.$20 per hour
South County Library
Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Rental (Commercial)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms 1 and 2 South County Library by
commercial groups. After hours rate at South County Library is doubled.$40 per hour
South County Library
Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
(Party Rentals)
July 1, 2019
Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms 1 and 2 at South County Library for
parties. Must rent for a minimum of 3 hours that includes 1 hour setup and
1 hour cleanup. Non refundable $50 deposit.
$25 per hour
Library Fees
Library Facility and Rental Fees
Resolution 121311-1 allows the Library Director to establish fees for the use of Library meeting rooms based
upon recommendations from the Library Board and Approval by the County Administrator.
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Library Fees
South County Library
Business Office 1/2 Day
Rental
July 1, 2019 Rental fee for the Business office at South County Library for 1/2 day (up to
4 hours).$50
South County Library
Business Office Full Day
Rental
July 1, 2019 Rental fee for the Business office at South County Library for full day (over 4
hours).$100
Glenvar Library Meeting
Room Rental
(Community)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Glenvar Library by community
groups. $10 per hour
Glenvar Library Meeting
Room Rental
(Commercial)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Glenvar Library by commercial
groups. $40 per hour
Glenvar Library Meeting
Room Rental (Party
Rentals)
July 1, 2019
Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Glenvar Library for parties. Must
rent for a minimum of 3 hours that includes 1 hour setup and 1 hour
cleanup. Non refundable $50 deposit.
$25 per hour
Hollins Library Meeting
Room Fee (Community)July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Hollins Library by community
groups.$10 per hour
Hollins Library Meeting
Room Fee (Commercial)July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Hollins Library by commercial
groups.$40 per hour
Hollins Library Meeting
Room Fee (Party Rentals)July 1, 2019
Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Hollins Library for parties. Must
rent for a minimum of 3 hours that includes 1 hour setup and 1 hour
cleanup. Non refundable $50 deposit.
$25 per hour
Hollins Library Meeting
Room Fee - Conference
Room (Community)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of conference room at Hollins Library by community
groups.$10 per hour
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Library Fees
Hollins Library Meeting
Room Fee - Conference
Room (Commercial)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of conference room at Hollins Library by commercial
groups.$25 per hour
Hollins Library Meeting
Room Fee - Projector
Rental
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate to rent a projector for use in a meeting room at Hollins Library $5 per hour
Vinton Library Meeting
Room Fee (Community)July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Vinton Library by community
groups.$10 per hour
Vinton Library Meeting
Room Fee (Commercial)July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Vinton Library by commercial
groups.$40 per hour
Vinton Library Meeting
Room Fee (Party Rentals)July 1, 2019
Hourly rate for rent of meeting rooms at Vinton Library for parties. Must
rent for a minimum of 3 hours that includes 1 hour setup and 1 hour
cleanup. Non refundable $50 deposit.
$25 per hour
Vinton Library
Conference Room Fee
(Community)
July 1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of conference room at Vinton Library by community
groups.$10 per hour
Vinton Library
Conference Room Fee
(Commercial)
July1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of conference room at Hollins Library by commercial
groups.$25 per hour
Computer Lab Room Fee
All Locations July1, 2019 Hourly rate for rent of computer lab at all locations.$125 per hour
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Library Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Amount
Library Material Fee -
Replacement of Library
Card
July 1, 2010
$1 charge for a replacement library card. A person shall be denied library
privileges if $10.00 in fines, fees, or charges have accrued or if 25 or more
items are overdue.
$1
Library Material Fee -
Lost Materials July 1, 2010
Cost varies per item. A $5 service fee is charged in addition to the
replacement cost of the item. A person shall be denied library privileges if
$10.00 in fines, fees, or charges have accrued or if 25 or more items are
overdue.
$5 service
charge + item
replacement
cost
Library Material Fee -
Damaged Materials July 1, 2010
Repair cost up to replacement cost per item. A person shall be denied library
privileges if $10.00 in fines, fees, or charges have accrued or if 25 or more
items are overdue.
Repair cost up
to replacement
cost per item
Library Service Fee -
Copies April 3, 2017 Fee, per page, for photocopy services.$0.15 per page
Library Service Fee -
Printing or Copying (Black
and White)
July 1, 2010 Fee, per page, for printing or copying black and white pages on public library
printers.$0.10 per page
Library Service Fee -
Printing or Copying
(Color)
July 1, 2010 Fee, per page, for printing or copying color pages on public library printers.$0.25 per page
Code of Roanoke County, Virginia Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-5.
Ordinance 052510-12
Library Material Fines and Services Fees
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Library Fees
Library Service Fee -
Interlibrary Loan July 1, 2010
Lender library fee, if applicable, plus postage cost per item. A person shall be
denied library privileges if $10.00 in fines, fees, or charges have accrued or if
25 or more items are overdue.
Lender fee, if
any, plus
postage cost
Library Service Fee -
Local Fax Service July 1, 2010 Cost per page for fax machine use for local service.
$2 first page,
$1 additional
page, $0.50
receiving page
Library Service Fee -
Long Distance Fax Service July 1, 2010 Cost per page for fax machine use for long distance service.
$3 first page,
$1 additional
page, $0.50
receiving page
Library Service Fee -
International Fax Service July 1, 2010 Cost per page for fax machine use for international service.
$6 first page,
$1.50 additional
page, $0.50
receiving page
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Amount
Passport Execution Fee April 2, 2018 Cost per passport application processed at South County Library.$35
Passport Fees
22 U.S. Code 214 - Fees for Execution and Issuance of Passports
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Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Subdivision Waiver or Variance June 12, 1990 Any request to review variances or wave certain requirement in residential or
commercial subdivision due to hardship $238
Zoning Variance June 12, 1990 Application to Board of Zoning Appeals to get relief from zoning requirement
due to hardship $190
Administrative Appeal June 12, 1990 Application to Board of Zoning Appeals to appeal the Zoning Administrator's
decision on a zoning matter $275
Land Use Plan Amendment June 12, 1990 Application to amend the County's Future Land Use Plan Map $710
Rezoning: Agricultural/Single
Family Residence June 12, 1990 (A-1, RE, R-1)
$415 +
$20/acre or
portion
thereof
Rezoning: Multi-Family June 12, 1990 Application to rezone property for multi-family housing (R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-
MH, R-6)
$860 +
$25/acre or
portion
thereof
Rezoning: Industrial June 12, 1990 Application to rezone property for industrial uses (B-1, B-2, B-3)
$840 +
$30/acre or
portion
thereof
Planning Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 7, Article 2, Section 7-18; Chapter 7, Article 5
Ordinance 61290-6.
Planning & Zoning Fees
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Planning Fees
Rezoning: Commercial June 12, 1990 Application to rezone property for commercial uses
$945 +
$32/acre or
portion
thereof
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Special Use Permit July 1, 2018 Application for a use that is listed as a special use within a particular zoning
district $150
Special Use/Landfill June 12, 1990 Application for a special use permit for a land fill $1,875
Special Use Permit Fee
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 8.1, Section 8.1-8(c)
Ordinances 061290-6 and 052218-8.
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Planning Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fine Amount
Weed Abatement Penalty -
First Violation
November 12,
2013
First penalty for weeds or grass higher than twelve inches in height within 250
feet of property developed for residential use.
$50 and cost
to cut grass
and weeds if
applicable
Weed Abatement Penalty -
Subsequent Violations
November 12,
2013
Subsequent penalty within a twelve month period for weeds or grass higher
than twelve inches in height within 250 feet of property developed for
residential use.
to cut grass
and weeds if
applicable
Trash Abatement Penalty - First
Violation
November 12,
2013 First penalty for the accumulation of trash on any parcel or property. $50 and cost
to remove
trash
Trash Abatement Penalty -
Subsequent Violations
November 12,
2013
Subsequent penalty within a twelve month period for accumulation of trash on
any parcel or property.to remove
trash
Weed and Trash Abatement Penalty
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 13, Sections 13-151 through 13-159
Ordinances 052609-9 and 111213-16
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Planning Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Zoning Verification Letter July 1, 2018 Fee for any verification of zoning required on site or property.$50
Zoning Verification Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 8.1, Section 8.1-8(c)
Ordinance 052218-8.
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Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Adult Business Permit Fee October 25, 2005 Permit required by the Chief of Police to run an Adult Business $500
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Daily Boarding Fee for
dog, cat, companion
animal or other domestic
animal
January 26, 1999
Daily Boarding fee for any dog, cat, companion animal or other domestic
animal for up to five days if identity cannot be verified and up to ten days for
animals whose identity can be verified before adoption or disposal.
$8.75 per day
Pickup fee for first offense January 26, 1999
Fee for pickup by community service officers for the first violation of Code
of the County of Roanoke, Virginia in Chapter 5, Article II, Sections 5-23
through 5-28.
$20
Pickup fee for second
offense January 26, 1999
Fee for pickup by community service officers for the second violation of
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia in Chapter 5, Article II, Sections 5-
23 through 5-28.
$35
Pickup fee for third
offense January 26, 1999
Fee for pickup by community service officers for the third violation of Code
of the County of Roanoke, Virginia in Chapter 5, Article II, Sections 5-23
through 5-28.
$50
Police Fees
Animal Boarding Services Fees
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 5, Article II, Sections 5-23 and 5-29
Ordinances 012699-14 and 120506-2
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 13, Article III, Section 13-101
Ordinance 102505-8
Adult Business Permit Fee
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Police Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Concealed Handgun
Permit July 1, 2020 Fee for a original or renewal permit to carry a handgun or other firearm in a
concealed fashion for a five year period. $40
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Criminal Justice Academy
Fees June 22, 2010 Fee of $5 in every criminal or traffic case in which costs are assessable to
support the County's criminal justice training academy $5
Code of Virginia §16.1-69.48:1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.3, 17.1-275.4, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8, and 17.1-275.9
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-10
Ordinance 062210-5
Concealed Handgun Permit
Roanoke County Resolution 092419-1
Code of Virginia §18.2-308.03
Criminal Justice Academy Fees
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Police Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
License for Dealers of
Precious Metals & Gems August 11, 2015 Annual License For Dealer Of Precious Metals & Gems $200
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
False Alarm Fee for less
than 4 dispatches per year
November 19,
1991
Users of alarm services shall be allowed 4 false alarms, without fees, in any
calendar year. $0
False Alarm Fee for 5th
dispatch
November 19,
1991 False alarm fee for the 5th dispatch within one calendar year.$25
False Alarm Fee for 6th
dispatch
November 19,
1991 False alarm fee for the 6th dispatch within one calendar year.$50
False Alarm Fee for 7th
dispatch
November 19,
1991 False alarm fee for the 7th dispatch within one calendar year.$100
False Alarm Fee for 8th
and subsequent
dispatches
November 19,
1991
False alarm fee for the 8th and subsequent dispatches within one calendar
year.$150
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 16, Article VIII, Section 16-26
Ordinance 111991-12
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 16.1, Article III, Section 16.1-31
Ordinance 081115-3
Dealers of Precious Metals & Gems License Fee
False Alarm Fees
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Police Fees
Alarm inspection failure November 19,
1991
Following a fourth false alarm within one calendar year, users will be notified
by the Police Department within thirty days of the fourth false alarm that an
alarm system inspection is required. An inspection must be completed
within thirty days of the receipt of notice from the alarm system company.
Failure to return the completed inspection form to the Police Department
within this thirty day period with result in a $100 Administrative fee.
$100
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Fingerprinting Fee June 26, 1990
Fingerprinting Fee (Per Fingerprint Card) for any individual. Fee does not
apply when at the request of another law-enforcement agency or authorized
representative of the armed forces of the United States or the
Commonwealth. The chief of police is authorized to waive this fee in
connection with the fingerprinting of minors conducted by the department in
connection with any public service project or promotion.
$10
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Mopeds Traffic Violations December 11,
2012
Fine for safety violations for any moped which has an operating speed below
35 miles per hour. A moped shall be considered a motorcycle when
operated at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour.
$50
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 12, Article VII, Section 12-137
Ordinance 121112-6
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 16, Article IV, Section 16-11
Ordinance 62690-10
Fingerprinting Fee
Mopeds Traffic Violations
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Police Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Parade Permit Fee February 2, 1993
Fee for the processing of an application for a parade permit. The chief of
police may waive the fee if the parade is to be conducted on behalf of a
nonprofit or charitable organization. Not applicable to the Town of Vinton.
$25
Parade Expenses February 2, 1993
Classes of parades may be established by the chief of police to determine
ordinary costs of providing traffic control and other normal administrative
costs to the county based upon the time, place, and manner of parades.
Varies
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Parking Tickets - Double
Parking February 24, 1998 Double parking ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
Parking Tickets - Parking
Over Allowed Time February 24, 1998 Parking over allowed time ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
Parking Tickets -
Unattended Motor in
Operation
February 24, 1998 Unattended motor in operation ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 14, Article II, Section 14-23
Ordinance 2993-4
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 12, Article III, Division 1, Section 12-51
Chapter 12-54 and 12-54.1
Ordinance 022498-10
Parking Tickets
Parade Fees
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Police Fees
Parking Tickets - Tractor
Semi-Trailer/Recreational
Vehicle in Residential
Area
February 24, 1998 Tractor semi-trailer/recreational vehicle/boat in residential area ($5 penalty if
not paid in 10 days)$5
Parking Tickets - Blocking
Traffic February 24, 1998 Blocking traffic ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
Parking Tickets - Parking
in a Designated Space on
County Property
February 24, 1998 Parking in a designated space on county property ($5 penalty if not paid in 10
days)$15
Parking Tickets - Parking
within 500 feet of
Accident or Area of
Emergency
February 24, 1998 Parking within 500 feet of accident or area of emergency ($5 penalty if not
paid in 10 days)$25
Parking Tickets - Other
Violations February 24, 1998 Any other violation ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
Parking Tickets - Parking
in Fire Lane or within 15
feet of Hydrant or Fire &
Rescue Building
February 24, 1998 Parking in fire lane, within 15 feet of hydrant or fire & rescue building ($5
penalty if not paid in 10 days)$50
Parking Tickets - Parking
in areas labeled as "No
Parking"
February 26, 1991 Parking in a no-parking zone ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
Parking Tickets - Parking
within 20 Feet of an
Intersection
February 24, 1998 Parking within 20 feet of an intersection ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$15
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Police Fees
Parking Tickets - Parking
in Area Designated as
Handicapped without
proper license plates or
placards.
February 24, 1998 Parking in area designated as handicapped without proper license plates or
placards ($5 penalty if not paid in 10 days)$100
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Police E-Citation Fee July 1, 2018
A $5 fee assessed as part of the costs of each convicted or pre-payable
criminal or traffic offense in the Roanoke County district and circuit courts
used to fund software, hardware, and associated equipment costs for the
implementation and maintenance of electronic summons (E-Citation) system.
$5
Code of Virginia §17.1-279.1
Ordinance 052218-9
Police E-Citation Fee
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Police Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Sale of Records of
Arrests and Offenses June 26, 1990 Police Department may charge a fee of $10 to defray the administrative cost
of searching for and providing any records of arrests and offenses.$10
Traffic Accident Report
Requests June 26, 1990 Police Department may charge a fee of $10 to defray the administrative cost
of searching for and providing any records of accident reports.$10
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia Chapter 16, Article IV, Section 16-10 and 16-12
Ordinance 62690-10
Sale of Records of Arrests, Offenses and Traffic Accident Reports
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Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Advertising Rates -
Recreation Magazine January 1, 2017 Advertising Rates for Roanoke County Recreation Magazine. Rates vary.$350-$1800
per ad
After Hours Splash Valley
and Green Ridge Rentals January 1, 2017 After hours rentals for Splash Valley and Green Ridge facilities
$600-$950
per event +
$200-$375
extra hours
After School for Kids
(ASK)July 1, 2026 Bi-Monthly Program Rate for ASK program. $145 bi-monthly for one child,
$135 bi-monthly for each additional child.
$160 one child,
$150 each
additional child
Athletics Camps July 1, 2019 Athletics Camps $99
Athletic Field Rental Rate -
100% County Residents July 1, 2019 Athletic Field Rental Rate - 100% County Residents per 2 hour block $40
Athletic Field Rental Rate -
50% or more County
Residents
July 1, 2019 Athletic Field Rental Rate - 50% or more County Residents per 2 hour block $50
Athletic Field Rental Rate -
Less than 50% County
Residents
July 1, 2019 Athletic Field Rental Rate - Less than 50% County Residents per 2 hour block $80
Brambleton Center
Rentals July 1, 2019 Brambleton Center Room Rental Rates $35
Camp Director's Cabin
Rental Payment -
Camp Roanoke
January 1, 2012 Camp Director's Cabin Rental Payment at Camp Roanoke per month.$400
per month
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees
Ordinance 92794-11 Authorizes Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director to establish and change fees. See
www.roanokecountyparks.com for more information.
Recreation Fees, Membership Fees, and Rentals
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees
Catawba Recreation
Center Rentals January 1, 2000 Per hour cost for Catawba Recreation Center rentals.$25
per hour
Cooking Classes Various Cooking Classes - 1-6 week sessions $15-$40
per class
Crafts Classes Various Crafts Classes - 1-6 week sessions $25-$75
per class
Dog Training Classes Various Dog Training Classes - 4-6 week sessions $140-$160
per class
Drawing/Painting Classes Various Drawing/Painting Classes - 1-6 week sessions $25-$90
per class
Educational/ Instructional
Classes Various Educational/ Instructional Classes - 1-4 week sessions $10-$75
per class
Equestrian Center
Membership Various Equestrian Center Membership cost per year.$40-$80
per year
Explore Park Building or
Outdoor Space Weddings
and Other Rentals
January 1, 2014 Explore Park Building or Outdoor Space Weddings and Other Rentals $600-$2200
per event
Explore Park Room
Rental - Taubman Upper
Floor
January 1, 2014 Per hour rental fee for the upper floor of the Arthur Taubman Center at
Explore Park.
$100
per hour
Explore Park In-House
Camps July 1, 2019 Explore Park In-House Camps $245
Explore Park Paddling
Camp July 1, 2019 Explore Park Paddling Camp $340
Explore Park Mountain
Biking Camp July 1, 2019 Explore Park Mountain Biking Camp $340
Full Day Summer Camps November 1,
2018 Full Day Summer Camps. Costs vary by programs included.$185-$330
per week
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees
Green Ridge Daily
Admission -
County Resident
January 1, 2010 Green Ridge Daily Admission for County Residents $5-$7
per visit
Green Ridge Daily
Admission -
Non-County Resident
July 1, 2018 Green Ridge Daily Admission for Non-County Residents $11-$13
per visit
Green Ridge Membership -
County Resident July 1, 2018 Green Ridge Membership for County Residents including access to
gymnasiums, wellness facility, indoor pool, and access to exercise classes.
$19-$70
per month
Green Ridge Membership -
Non-County Resident July 1, 2018 Green Ridge Membership for Non-County Residents including access to
gymnasiums, wellness facility, indoor pool, and access to exercise classes.
$27-$81
per month
Green Ridge Pool Party
Rentals July 1, 2016 Green Ridge pool party rentals per event $160-$250
per event
Green Ridge Room
Rentals July 1, 2016 Per hour fee for room rentals at Green Ridge Recreation Center $60-$145
per hour
Group Swimming Lessons
at Green Ridge January 1, 2015 Group Swimming Lessons at Green Ridge - 4-6 week sessions $49-$70
per class
Half Day Summer Camps November 2,
2018 Half Day Summer Camps. Costs vary by programs included.$80-$155
per week
Hobby Classes Various Hobby Classes - 1-6 week sessions $10-$60
per class
Lifeguard Training Classes January 1, 2015 Per class fee for Lifeguard Training Classes.$200
per class
Lose Big Wellness Class July 1, 2018 Lose Big Wellness Class - 12 week sessions $325-$450
per class
Martial Arts Classes Various Martial Arts Classes - 1-6 week sessions $30-$60
per class
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees
Music & Dance Classes Various Music & Dance Classes - 1-6 week sessions $5-$60
per class
My Fit Class July 1, 2020 My Fit nutrition and fitness class $145
Online Cooking Series July 1, 2020 Cost for all ages for online cooking classes $25 per class
Outdoor
Hikes/Environmental
Education Programs
Various Outdoor Hikes/Environmental Education Programs. Costs vary by program.$5-$45
per class
Outdoor Trips and
Excursions Various
Parks, Recreation and Tourism provides opportunities for various outdoor
trips and excursions. Costs vary between $40 and $250 per trip or
excursion.
$40-$250
per trip
Overnight Summer
Camps
November 1,
2017 Overnight Summer Camps. Costs vary by programs included.$215-$600
per week
Park Flyers Membership Various Park Flyers Membership for remote controlled model flying machines. Costs
vary by programs included.
$25-$50
per year
Per event cost for Camp
Roanoke Custom
Outdoor Experiences
January 1, 2016 Designed for groups interested in environmental education, team building or
guided outdoor experiences
$27.50-$40.00
per person
Per event cost for Camp
Roanoke Lodge, Ropes
Course and Pavilion
Rentals. Cost varies by
facility.
January 1, 2007 Kiwanis Lodge, Nature Cabin, Dining Hall, Kitchen, Pavilion Rentals $50-$300
per event
Personal Training at
Green Ridge July 1, 2018 Hourly Rate for Personal Training at Green Ridge $30-$50
per session
Picnic Shelter Rentals January 1, 2015 Picnic shelter rental costs vary based on number of guests $50-$150
per event
Pottery/Ceramics Classes September 1,
2014 Pottery/Ceramics Classes - 1-8 week sessions, including firing fees $50-$250
per class
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Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees
Prepared
Food/Concessions Items
at Splash Valley
Various Prepared Food/Concessions Items at Splash Valley. Costs vary per item.$0.25-$16
per item
Preschool Camps July 1, 2019 Preschool camps (does not include Camp Roanoke)$125
Private Swimming Lessons
at Green Ridge October 1, 2017 Private swim lessons at Green Ridge $14.50-$25 per
session
Retail Sales Items at
Explore Park Gift Shop,
Green Ridge & Splash
Valley
Various Retail Sales Items at Explore Park Gift Shop, Green Ridge & Splash Valley.
Costs vary per item.
$0.50-$400
per item
Senior Van/Bus
Excursions Various Van/Bus Excursions for Senior Citizens. Costs vary by program.$30-$400
per class
Snow Day and School's
Out Child Care Programs Various Fee for child care programs on snow days and other days during the school
year when schools are closed.
$30-$40
per class/day
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 54 of 67
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Fees
Splash Valley -
Resident/Child (ages 3 to
15)
July 1, 2025 Splash Valley - Resident/Child (ages 3 to 15)$10
Splash Valley -
Resident/Adult (ages 16
to 64)
July 1, 2025 Splash Valley - Resident/Adult (ages 16 to 64)$12
Splash Valley - Non-
Resident/Ages 65 and up July 1, 2025 Splash Valley - Resident/Ages 65 and up $10
Splash Valley - Non-
Resident/Child (ages 3 to
15)
July 1, 2025 Splash Valley - Non-Resident/Child (ages 3 to 17)$12
Splash Valley - Non-
Resident/Adult (ages 16
to 64)
July 1, 2025 Splash Valley - Non-Resident/Adult (ages 16 to 64)$14
Splash Valley - Non-
Resident/Ages 65 and up July 1, 2025 Splash Valley - Non-Resident/Ages 65 and up $12
Splash Valley Concessions July 1, 2019 Splash Valley Concessions Varies
Splash Valley Season Pass July 1, 2025 Splash Valley Season Pass $79 to $99
Treetop Quest Daily Pass July 1, 2019 Full Day Pass for Treetop Quest at Explore Park $15 to $44
Treetop Quest Season
Pass July 1, 2019 Season Pass for Treetop Quest at Explore Park $105 to $245
Wellness/Fitness Program July 1, 2019 Wellness/Fitness Program $51
Wellness/Group Exercise
Classes Various Wellness/Group Exercise Classes - 1-6 week sessions $25-$75
per class
Youth and Full Day
Camps July 1, 2019 Youth and Full Day Camps (does not include Camp Roanoke)$150 to $195
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 55 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
CORTRAN fee per trip July 1, 2019 CORTRAN provides public demand response transportation to qualified
residents of Roanoke County. Charge of $5 is for each one-way trip.
$5
one-way trip
Public Transportation (CORTRAN) Fees
Ordinance 052819-4 Budget Ordinance Adopting FY 2020 Budget and all Fee Changes
Resolution 052819-1 Adopting a Fee Compendium
CORTRAN Fee Per Trip
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 56 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Land Use Fee
Initial Enrollment Fee
September 14,
1999
The Land Use Program is designed to encourage the preservation of land,
while conserving natural beauty and open spaces within Roanoke County.
For landowners that qualify for this program, enrollment fees are required
after submission of a land use plan (Land Use Plan fee is $710). Annual
revalidation is mandatory for landowners already participating in the
program.
$30
Land Use Fee
Additional Fee Per Acre
September 14,
1999
The Land Use Program is designed to encourage the preservation of land,
while conserving natural beauty and open spaces within Roanoke County.
For landowners that qualify for this program, enrollment fees are required
after submission of a land use plan (Land Use Plan fee is $710). Annual
revalidation is mandatory for landowners already participating in the
program.
$0.30
per acre
Land Use Fee
Renewal Fee Every 6th
year
September 14,
1999
The Land Use Program is designed to encourage the preservation of land,
while conserving natural beauty and open spaces within Roanoke County.
For landowners that qualify for this program, enrollment fees are required
after submission of a land use plan (Land Use Plan fee is $710). Annual
revalidation is mandatory for landowners already participating in the
program.
$30
Real Estate Valuation Fees
Code of Virginia: Title 58.1, Chapter 32, Article 4
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 21, Article 3, Sections 21-51 through 21-60
County of Roanoke, Virginia Ordinance Number 091499-8
Land Use Fees
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 57 of 67
Real Estate Valuation Fees
Land Use Fee
Renewal Fee Per
Additional Acre
September 14,
1999
The Land Use Program is designed to encourage the preservation of land,
while conserving natural beauty and open spaces within Roanoke County.
For landowners that qualify for this program, enrollment fees are required
after submission of a land use plan (Land Use Plan fee is $710). Annual
revalidation is mandatory for landowners already participating in the
program.
$0.30
per acre
Land Use Fee
Late Filing Penalty
September 14,
1999
The Land Use Program is designed to encourage the preservation of land,
while conserving natural beauty and open spaces within Roanoke County.
For landowners that qualify for this program, enrollment fees are required
after submission of a land use plan (Land Use Plan fee is $710). Annual
revalidation is mandatory for landowners already participating in the
program.
$40
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 58 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Board of Prisoners -
Salem July 1, 2019 Daily fee charged to the City of Salem, Virginia to board prisoners from that
jurisdiction in the Roanoke County Jail.
$50.94
per day
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Canteen Fees March 5, 2013
The Sheriff may establish a canteen or store for inmates to purchase certain
goods and food. Revenue from these fees must be used for educational,
recreational, or other purposes for the benefit of the inmates.
Varies
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Daily Jail Fees April 11, 2010
Daily fee charged to inmates to offset jail costs. Revenue must be used for
jail or sheriff purposes. Indigent inmates with no ability to pay are not
charged. Per state code, fee is not to exceed $3 per day.
$1 per day
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Finger Print Cards Provide authorized finger print cards for individuals requesting official finger
print cards.$5
Sheriff and Jail Fees
Code of Virginia 53.1-131.3
Daily Jail Fees
Agreement between the City of Salem and Roanoke County
Canteen Fees
Board of Prisoners - Salem
Fingerprint Cards
Sheriff's Office bases charge on the local average cost of service
Code of Virginia 53.1-127.1
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 59 of 67
Sheriff and Jail Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Home Electronic
Monitoring April 6, 2020 Fees for home electronic monitoring equipment
$129 first
week, $91 each
following week
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Medical Costs April 18, 2012
Inmates requiring medical care while in confinement may be charged for a
portion of the care provided. Indigent inmates with no ability to pay cannot
be denied care.
Varies
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
In State Process Service March 21, 2019 Fee for process and service for instate residents $12
Out of State Process
Service March 21, 2019 Fee for process and service for out of state residents $75
Medical Costs
Code of Virginia 53.1-32
Process Service
Code of Virginia 17.1-272
Home Electronic Monitoring
Code of Virginia 53.1-131.2
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 60 of 67
Sheriff and Jail Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Sobrieter Fee April 6, 2020 Fee for sobrieter device to be installed on home telephone for post trial
offenders
$157 first
week, $119
each following
week
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Weekender Jail Fees April 6, 2006
Fee for inmates sentenced with the option of serving sentence on non-
consecutive days during weekends. State code allows charges to be up to
the actual cost of incarceration but shall not exceed the amount charged to
the Compensation Board for purposes of reimbursement.
$4 per day
Drug Test Fee April 6, 2006 Fee for drug test kit for inmates sentenced with the option of serving
sentence on non-consecutive days during weekends. $4
Weekender Jail Fees
Code of Virginia 53.1-131.1
Sobrieter
Code of Virginia 53.1-131.2
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 61 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Custody
Investigations/Home
Studies
March 30, 2012
Fee for conducting a home study for individuals seeking custody of a child.
Fee based on income to a maximum of $300. Amount established by
appropriate Board of Social Services.
Income based
$0 to $300
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Guardianship fee March 6, 2013 Fee for processing the annual Guardianship Report required for court
appointed guardians of incapacitated persons.$5
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Home Study for parental
placement adoptions April 7, 2002
Fee for conducting a home study for individuals adopting a child through a
parental placement. Amount established by appropriate Board of Social
Services.
$800
Code of Virginia 64.2-2020
Social Services Fees
Code of Virginia 63.2-1248
Code of Virginia 16.1-274
Home Study for Parental Placement Adoptions
Custody Investigations/Home Studies
Guardianship Fee
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 62 of 67
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Delinquent Personal
Property Tax
Administrative Fee
May 26, 2026 A $30 delinquent administrative fee to cover the cost of collecting delinquent
personal property taxes which are ninety (90) or more days delinquent.$30
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Cat Tag, 1 year July 26, 2005 One year license for cats of owners who reside within Roanoke County.
Fees are per cat and must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination.
$10,
$5 if neutered
Cat Tag, 3 year July 26, 2005 Three year license for cats of owners who reside within Roanoke County.
Fees are per cat and must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination.
$27,
$13.50 if
neutered
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3958
County Code Chapter 21, Article I, Section 10
County of Roanoke, Virginia Ordinance TBD
Treasurer Fees
Code of Virginia § 3.2-6528
County Code Chapter 5, Article I1, Div. 2, Sec. 5-44
Animal Control - Cat Tags
Administrative Fees
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 63 of 67
Treasurer Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Dog Tag, 1 Year April 23, 2013
License for dogs of owners who reside within Roanoke County. Fees are
per dog and must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination. Limit of 3
dogs per dwelling without a multiple dog permit.
$10,
$5 if neutered
Dog Tag, 3 year April 23, 2013
License for dogs of owners who reside within Roanoke County. Fees are
per dog and must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination. Limit of 3
dogs per dwelling without a multiple dog permit.
$27,
$13.50 if
neutered
Multiple Dog permit, up
to 20 April 23, 2013 License for up to 20 dogs of owners who reside within Roanoke County.
Fees are per dog and must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination.
$25 per year or
$67.50 for 3
years
Multiple Dog permit, up
to 50 April 23, 2013 License for up to 50 dogs of owners who reside within Roanoke County.
Fees are per dog and must be accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination.
$35 per year or
$94.50 for 3
years
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Dangerous Dog July 26, 2005
If a dog is legally declared a dangerous dog by any General District Court or
Circuit Court in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the license fee is initially
$150, then $85 to update and renew.
$150 first year,
$85 each
subsequent
year
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: (Chapter 5, Article 2, Divisions 1 - 2).
Ordinance No. 042313-7.
Animal Control - Dog Tags
Code of Virginia § 3.2-6540
Code of the County of Roanoke, Virginia: Chapter 5, Article II, Division 2 , § 5.44
Ordinance No. 072605-7. Dangerous Dog Ordinance No. 092413-6
Animal Control - Dangerous Dogs
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 64 of 67
Treasurer Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Collection Fee July 28, 1992
Collection fee to cover the administrative costs associated with the
collection of delinquent taxes. Fee is $20 for taxes collected prior to
judgment and $25 for taxes collected subsequent to judgment. Code of
Virginia allows $30 before judgment and $35 after judgment.
$20 before
judgment; $25
after judgment
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Debt Set-Off Fee March 10, 2015
Fee for the collection of delinquent taxes or fees owed to the County
through the Virginia Department of Taxation. Delinquent taxes or fees can
be withheld from Virginia income tax refunds. (Virginia Department of
Taxation can deduct up to 25% up to $25 as cost offset).
Up to $25
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Judicial Tax Sale Fees March 10, 2015
Judicial tax sales may be held on properties which have delinquent taxes on
or after December 31 following the second anniversary on which such taxes
have become due. Fees for conducting the sale including advertising fees, any
attorney fees, fees for title search, and any administrative fees may be
charged as a part of the sale.
Varies by
judicial tax sale
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3965
Code of Virginia § 58.1-520 through 58.1-535
Judicial Tax Sale Fees
Code of Virginia § 58.1-3958
County Code Chapter 21, Article 1, Sec. 21-8
Ordinance No. 72891-10
Collection Fee
Debt Set-Off Fee
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 65 of 67
Treasurer Fees
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Returned Check Fee September 22,
2009
Any check returned to the County due to insufficient funds in the account it
was drawn on or if such account does not exist, a charge of $35 will apply.
Code of Virginia allows up to $50.
$35
Legislative Authorization
Fee Effective Date Description Fee Amount
Vehicle License Fee -
General Vehicles less than
4,000 pounds
January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for general vehicles weighing less than 4,000 pounds $20
Vehicle License Fee -
General Vehicles more
than 4,001 pounds
January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for general vehicles weighing more than 4,001 pounds $25
Vehicle License Fee -
Antique Vehicles January 1, 2009
One-time fee for vehicles registered as an antique vehicle with the Virginia
DMV. No additional fees are due as long as antique vehicle registration is
maintained.
$5
Vehicle License Fee - Boat
Trailers January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for boat trailers $6.50
Vehicle License Fee -
Farm Use Vehicles January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for vehicles registered for farm use $15
Code of Virginia § 46.2-752
County Code Chapter 12, Article 2, Sec. 12-29
Ordinance No. 031009-9
Code of Virginia § 15.2-106
County Code Chapter 2, Article 1, Sec. 2-3
Ordinance No. 092209-4
Returned Check Fee
Vehicle License Fee
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 66 of 67
Treasurer Fees
Vehicle License Fee -
Motorcycles January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for motorcycles $15
Vehicle License Fee -
Trailers less than 1,500
pounds
January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for trailers weighing less than 1,500 pounds $8
Vehicle License Fee -
Trailers between 1,501
and 4,000 pounds
January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for trailers weighing between 1,501 and 4,000 pounds $18.50
Vehicle License Fee -
Trailers over 4,001
pounds
January 1, 2009 Annual license fee for trailers weighing more than 4,001 pounds $20
County of Roanoke, Virginia FY 2026 - 2027 Fee Compendium Page 67 of 67
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. F.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinances to appropriate funds for: (a) Fiscal year 2026 -
2027 operations budget and approval of the Step Plans and
Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the County of
Roanoke, Virginia; and (b) Fiscal year 2026-2027 capital
budget for the County of Roanoke, Virginia; and (c) Fiscal
year 2026-2027 for Roanoke County Public Schools
Categories
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Conduct first reading of three ordinances to appropriate funds for fiscal year 2026 -2027
County of Roanoke operating and capital budgets, Roanoke County Public Schools
(RCPS) Categories, and approve the County of Roanoke Step Plans and Pay Bands for
fiscal year 2026-2027.
BACKGROUND:
The fiscal year 2026-2027 operating budget and the fiscal year 2027-2036 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) were presented to the Board of Supervisors on March 24,
2026. These budgets reflect the tax rates adopted at the Board meeting held on April 7,
2026. The budget was advertised in local news sources on April 21, 2026 and May 5,
2026.
Public hearings on the budget were held on April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026, to receive
written and oral comment from the public concerning the proposed fiscal year 2026 -
2027 operating budget and the proposed fiscal year 2027 -2036 Capital Improvement
Program.
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Attached for your approval are three budget appropriation ordinances for fiscal year
2026-2027 and the Step Plans and Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026 -2027. In order to
separate RCPS funding from County funding and more clearly distinguish the
appropriations of the Board of Supervisors, County staff has divided the appropriation
into three ordinances. Each ordinance will be voted on separately.
DISCUSSION:
The total County budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 is $693,171,651 which includes all
inter-fund and intra-fund transfers and all Schools categories. The County General
Government Fund totals $285.11 million and is appropriated as part of the County's
operations ordinance. The budget is recommended to be appropriated in three separate
budget ordinances.
(a) The first budget ordinance provides funding in the amount of $377,090,406 in fiscal
year 2026-2027 for the County’s operations budget. The ordinance also approves
the Step Plans and Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026-2027.
(b) The second budget ordinance provides funding in the amount of $15,077,110 in
fiscal year 2026-2027 for the County's capital budget including the first year of the
ten-year Capital Improvement Program.
(c) The third budget ordinance provides funding in the amount of $301,004,135 in
fiscal year 2026-2027 for Roanoke County Public Schools categories.
There have been no changes since the first reading held on May 12, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget appropriation ordinances provides funding
for County operations, transfers and capital budgets effective July 1, 2026.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the three fiscal year 2026 -2027 budget appropriation
ordinances and the approval of the Step Plans and Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026 -
2027.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
OPERATIONS BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF STEP PLANS AND PAY BANDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, upon notice duly published in newspapers, public hearings
were held on April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026 concerning the adoption of the
annual budget for Roanoke County for fiscal year 2026-2027; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
approved said budget on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.02
of the Roanoke County Charter and Chapter 25 of Title 15.2 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this appropriation ordinance was held on
May 12, 2026, and the second reading of this ordinance was held on May 26, 2026,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the following appropriations are hereby made from the respective
funds for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for the
functions and purposes indicated:
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Appropriation
Amount
Revenues:
285,111,572$
173,263
4,293,374
10,520,499
Emergency Communications 7,126,829
5,415,000
15,932,195
1,234,411
Police E-Citation 60,000
Community Development Technology Fee 40,000
2,500
515,271
330,424,914
22,832,085
4,125,345
26,957,430
17,249,059
855,000
1,604,003
19,708,062
377,090,406$
Expenditures:
311,326$
1,339,771
233,769
437,350
889,844
1,587,331
4,799,391
1,248,682
2,079,502
16,358,709
1,545,402
1,617,102
22,849,397
Grants & Other Funds
Police Special Programs
Criminal Justice Academy
Internal Service Fund - Health Insurance
Internal Service Fund - Risk Management
Subtotal, General Fund
Internal Service Fund - Dental Insurance
Debt Service Fund - from County
Debt Service Fund - from Schools
Subtotal, Debt Service Fund
Total Revenue - County Operations Funds
Subtotal, Internal Service Funds
General Administration
General Government
Information Technology
Children's Services Act
General Fund - County:
County of Roanoke, Virginia
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
County Operations
First Reading May 12, 2026; Second Reading May 26, 2026
Public Works Projects
Recreation Fee Class
Fleet Service Center
General Government - County Operations:
Subtotal, Constitutional Officers
Constitutional Officers
Board of Supervisors
County Administration
Internal Auditor
Communications
Human Resources
County Attorney
Subtotal, General Administration
Commissioner of the Revenue
Commonwealth's Attorney
Sheriff's Office
Treasurer
Clerk of the Circuit Court
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Appropriation
Amount
335,904$
103,440
1,590
47,586
886,381
60,000
1,434,901
1,186,817
3,549,168
4,735,985
19,639,261
29,132,316
48,771,577
765,967
Development Services 4,320,328
Planning 2,543,471
11,332,388
18,962,154
6,556,308
836,128
17,826,316
5,426,770
145,391
1,082,975
31,873,888
3,591,542
10,501,332
4,466,399
3,095,645
521,638
50,000
712,779
22,939,335
Circuit Court
Judicial Administration
Management Services
Real Estate Valuation (Assessor)
Finance & Management Services
General District Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Court Service Unit
Courthouse Maintenance
Subtotal, Judicial Administration
Magistrate
Social Services
Subtotal, Public Safety
Community Services
Economic Development
Subtotal, Management Services
Public Safety
Police
Fire & Rescue
General Services
Subtotal, Community Services
Human Services
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Public Health
Library
Elections (Registrar)
Subtotal, Human Services
Non-Departmental
Employee Benefits
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Transfer to Information Technology
Miscellaneous
Board Contingency
Subtotal, Non-Departmental
Contributions - Discretionary, Contractual, Dues & Memberships
General Government Expenditure Contingency
Transfer to Emergency Communications
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Appropriation
Amount
96,942,410$
22,117,014
(387,492)
3,734,000
3,679,000
2,154,003
Transfer to Criminal Justice Academy 332,746
173,263
128,744,944
285,111,572
Public Works Projects 173,263
Fleet Service Center 4,293,374
Information Technology 10,520,499
Emergency Communications 7,126,829
Recreation Fee Class 5,415,000
Children's Services Act 15,932,195
Grants & Other Funds 1,234,411
Police E-Citation 60,000
Community Development Technology Fee 40,000
Police Special Programs 2,500
Criminal Justice Academy 515,271
330,424,914
26,957,430
17,249,059
855,000
1,604,003
19,708,062
377,090,406$ Total Expenditures - All County Operations Funds
Total, General Fund - County Operations
Debt Service Fund
Internal Service Fund - Health Insurance
Internal Service Fund - Dental Insurance
Internal Service Fund - Risk Management
Total, Internal Service Funds
Total, General Government - County Operations
Transfers to Other Funds
Transfer to School Operating Fund
Transfer to County Capital
Transfer to Children's Services Act - County
Transfer to Internal Services - Risk Management
Transfer to Children's Services Act - Schools
Transfer to Debt Service - County & Schools
Transfer to Public Works Projects
Subtotal, Transfers to Other Funds
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2. That the County Administrator may authorize or delegate the
authorization of the transfer of any unencumbered balance or portion
thereof from one department to another.
3. That all funded outstanding operating encumbrances at June 30, 2026,
are re-appropriated to the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the same department
and account for which they are encumbered in the previous year.
4. That all General Government Fund unexpended appropriations and all
General Government revenues collected in excess of appropriated
revenues at the end of any fiscal year not lapse but shall be re-
appropriated and presented to the Board of Supervisors for allocation
based on guidance provided in Section 10-1 through 5 of the County of
Roanoke Comprehensive Financial Policy as approved by the Board of
Supervisors.
5. Account balances remaining in the Fee Class Fund collected by the
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will be allocated to accounts
as defined by the Fee Class Accounts Procedure.
6. Account balances remaining in Children’s Services Act (C111), Police
Confiscated Property (C120), Police Special Programs (C121), Forfeited
Asset Sharing (C122), Sheriff Confiscated Property (C123), Sheriff Jail
Fees (C124), Inventory Accounts (C125), Criminal Justice Academy
(C126), Police Training Facility (C127), Garage - Fleet Service Center
(C130), Grants (C135), Opioid Abatement Settlement Fund (C136),
Information Technology (C141), Emergency Communications (C142-
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C144), Fee Class (C150), Public Works Fund (C170), South Peak
Community Development Authority (C201), County Debt Fund (C310,
C320, C330, C340, C360, C365, C375), County Capital and Economic
Development Funds (C420, C421, C425, C428, C440, C445, C451,
C455, C475), County Trust Funds (C501, C502), Internal Service Funds
(C700, C705, C710), Special Welfare (C810), Regional Fire/Rescue
Training Center (C814), Commonwealth Fund (C815), and Economic
Development Authority (C818) funds will carry over 100% and be re-
appropriated to the individual funds.
7. That the Board of Supervisors anticipates receiving various grants,
donations, and other miscellaneous revenues. These anticipated funds
are appropriated to the Grants Fund for the various functions and
purposes as provided therein, and said appropriation shall be
acknowledged and allocated to the appropriate fund upon approval by
the Board of Supervisors on the Consent Agenda.
8. That the Board of Supervisors approves the County of Roanoke Step
Plans and Pay Bands. The Step Plans and Pay Bands included as part
of this ordinance is effective July 1, 2026. The County Administrator shall
implement the County Step Plans and Pay Bands pursuant to Board of
Supervisors Resolution 082515-1.
9. This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2026.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, upon notice duly published in the newspaper, public hearings
were held on April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026 concerning the adoption of the
annual budget for Roanoke County for fiscal year 2026-2027; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
approved said budget on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.02
of the Roanoke County Charter and Chapter 25 of Title 15.2 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this appropriation ordinance was held on
May 12, 2026 and the second reading of this ordinance was held on May 26, 2026,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the following appropriations are hereby made from the respective
funds for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027,
for the functions and purposes indicated:
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2. That the County Administrator may authorize or delegate the
authorization of the transfer of any unencumbered balance or portion
thereof from one project to another so as to provide for the completion
of a capital project.
3. That all funded outstanding capital encumbrances at June 30, 2026, are
re-appropriated to the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the same account for
which they are encumbered in the previous year.
4. That appropriations designated for capital projects will not lapse at the
end of the fiscal year but shall remain appropriated until the completion
of the project or until the Board of Supervisors, by appropriate action,
changes or eliminates the appropriation. Upon completion of a capital
Appropriation
Amount
Revenues:
10,315,345$
4,761,765
15,077,110$
Expenditures:
6,345,345$
FY 2027 Capital Year Budget - Buildings and Facilities 315,000
FY 2027 Capital Year Budget - Computer Infrastructure, Software and Hardware 2,315,000
FY 2027 Capital Year Budget - Capital Maintenance Programs and Recurring 2,930,074
FY 2027 Capital Year Budget - Transportation 586,691
FY 2027 Capital Year Budget - Speciality Equipment 1,885,000
8,031,765
700,000
15,077,110$ Total Expenditures - County Capital
County Capital:
FY 2027 Capital Fund supported by General Government Fund excluding General
Government Transfers to CIP & Fleet Replacement
Subtotal, FY 2027 Capital Year Budget
Total Revenue - County Capital
FY 2027 Fleet Replacement Budget
County of Roanoke, Virginia
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
County Capital
First Reading May 12, 2026; Second Reading May 26, 2026
County Capital:
Transfer from General Government Fund
County Unrestricted Cash (excl. Transfer from General Govt. Fund)
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project, staff is authorized to close out the project and transfer to the
funding source any remaining balances. This section applies to
appropriations for capital projects at June 30, 2026, and appropriations
in the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget.
5. That the Board of Supervisors anticipates receiving various grants,
donations, and other miscellaneous revenues. These anticipated funds
are appropriated to the Grants Fund for the various functions and
purposes as provided therein, and said appropriation shall be
acknowledged and allocated to the appropriate fund upon approval by
the Board of Supervisors on the Consent Agenda.
6. This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2026.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CATEGORIES
WHEREAS, upon notice duly published in the newspaper, public hearings
were held on April 28, 2026 and May 12, 2026 concerning the adoption of the
annual budget for Roanoke County for fiscal year 2026-2027; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
approved said budget on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.02
of the Roanoke County Charter and Chapter 25 of Title 15.2 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this appropriation ordinance was held on
May 12, 2026, and the second reading of this ordinance was held on May 26, 2026,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the following appropriations are hereby made from the respective
funds for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027,
for the functions and purposes indicated:
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2. That the Non-Categorical Spending represents $33,352,915 for the
Schools Health Insurance Fund, $1,922,899 for the Schools Dental
Insurance Fund, $408,203 for the Schools Risk Management Fund,
$50,500 for the Schools Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund,
and $6,059,303 in School Activity Funds.
3. That all funded outstanding categorical encumbrances at June 30, 2026,
are re-appropriated to the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the same category
for which they are encumbered in the previous year.
Appropriation
Amount
Revenues:
Schools Instruction 165,362,617$
Schools Administration, Attendance, and Health 9,577,240
Schools Pupil Transportation 10,660,176
Schools Operation and Maintenance 22,885,627
Schools Food Service and Other Noninstructional Operations 8,700,275
Schools Facilities 1,420,372
Schools Debt and Fund Transfers 19,671,845
Schools Technology 16,541,029
Schools Non-Categorical Spending 41,793,820
Schools Contingency Reserves 4,391,134
301,004,135$
Expenditures:
Schools Instruction 165,362,617$
Schools Administration, Attendance, and Health 9,577,240
Schools Pupil Transportation 10,660,176
Schools Operation and Maintenance 22,885,627
Schools Food Service and Other Noninstructional Operations 8,700,275
Schools Facilities 1,420,372
Schools Debt and Fund Transfers 19,671,845
Schools Technology 16,541,029
Schools Non-Categorical Spending 41,793,820
Schools Contingency Reserves 4,391,134
301,004,135$
County of Roanoke, Virginia
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Roanoke County Public Schools Categories
First Reading May 12, 2026; Second Reading May 26, 2026
Total Expenditures - Schools Categories
Total Revenue - Schools Categories
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4. That all appropriations unexpended and remaining at the end of this
fiscal year shall, pursuant to Section 22.1-100 of the Code of Virginia,
revert to the fund of the Board of Supervisors from which derived, with
the expectation that such funds will be re-appropriated back to Roanoke
County Public Schools for use the next year, in accordance with Section
10-6 of the County’s Comprehensive Financial Policy.
5. This ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Rank RECRUIT POLICE
OFFICER I
POLICE
OFFICER II
POLICE
OFFICER III
POLICE
OFFICER IV SERGEANT COMMANDER ASSISTANT
CHIEF
1 $52,090 $54,173 $59,471 $66,755 $75,867 $78,832 $94,783 $126,986
2 $52,090 $55,392 $59,471 $66,755 $75,867 $78,832 $94,783 $126,986
3 $52,090 $56,639 $59,471 $66,755 $75,867 $78,832 $94,783 $126,986
4 $52,090 $57,913 $60,809 $66,755 $75,867 $78,832 $94,783 $126,986
5 $52,090 $59,216 $62,177 $66,755 $75,867 $78,832 $94,783 $126,986
6 $52,090 $60,549 $63,576 $66,755 $75,867 $80,606 $94,783 $126,986
7 $52,090 $61,911 $65,006 $68,257 $75,867 $82,420 $94,783 $126,986
8 $52,090 $63,304 $66,469 $69,793 $75,867 $84,274 $96,915 $126,986
9 $52,090 $64,728 $67,964 $71,363 $75,867 $86,170 $99,096 $126,986
10 $52,090 $64,728 $68,814 $72,255 $75,867 $87,247 $100,335 $126,986
11 $52,090 $64,728 $69,674 $73,158 $76,815 $88,338 $101,589 $126,986
12 $52,090 $64,728 $70,545 $74,073 $77,776 $89,442 $102,859 $128,573
13 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $74,999 $78,748 $90,560 $104,144 $130,180
14 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $75,936 $79,732 $91,692 $105,446 $131,808
15 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $76,885 $80,729 $92,838 $106,764 $133,455
16 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $77,846 $81,738 $93,999 $108,099 $135,123
17 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $78,819 $82,759 $95,174 $109,450 $136,812
18 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $83,794 $96,363 $110,818 $138,522
19 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $84,842 $97,568 $112,204 $140,254
20 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $85,902 $98,788 $113,606 $142,007
21 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $86,976 $100,022 $115,026 $143,782
22 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $88,063 $101,273 $116,464 $145,580
23 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $89,164 $102,539 $117,920 $147,399
24 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $90,278 $103,820 $119,394 $149,242
25 $52,090 $64,728 $71,427 $79,805 $91,407 $105,118 $120,886 $151,107
POLICE
PUBLIC SAFETY STEP PLANS
ATTACHMENT A
STEP PLANS AND PAY BANDS
Rank RECRUIT
FIREFIGHTER/
EMT
PARAMEDIC/
FIREFIGHTER
MASTER
PARAMEDIC/
FIREFIGHTER
LIEUTENANT CAPTAIN BATTALION
CHIEF
DEPUTY
CHIEF
1 $50,960 $52,998 $57,768 $63,417 $69,618 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
2 $50,960 $54,191 $59,068 $63,417 $69,618 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
3 $50,960 $55,410 $60,397 $63,417 $69,618 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
4 $50,960 $56,657 $61,756 $64,844 $69,618 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
5 $50,960 $57,932 $63,145 $66,303 $69,618 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
6 $50,960 $59,235 $64,566 $67,794 $71,185 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
7 $50,960 $60,568 $66,019 $69,320 $72,786 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
8 $50,960 $61,931 $67,504 $70,880 $74,424 $80,006 $96,443 $123,586
9 $50,960 $63,324 $69,023 $72,474 $76,099 $81,806 $96,443 $123,586
10 $50,960 $63,324 $69,886 $73,380 $77,050 $82,828 $96,443 $123,586
11 $50,960 $63,324 $70,760 $74,298 $78,013 $83,864 $96,443 $123,586
12 $50,960 $63,324 $71,644 $75,226 $78,988 $84,912 $97,649 $123,586
13 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $76,167 $79,975 $85,973 $98,869 $123,586
14 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $77,119 $80,975 $87,048 $100,105 $125,131
15 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $78,083 $81,987 $88,136 $101,357 $126,695
16 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $79,059 $83,012 $89,238 $102,624 $128,279
17 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $80,047 $84,050 $90,353 $103,906 $129,882
18 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $81,048 $85,100 $91,483 $105,205 $131,506
19 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $82,061 $86,164 $92,626 $106,520 $133,150
20 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $83,087 $87,241 $93,784 $107,852 $134,814
21 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $84,125 $88,332 $94,956 $109,200 $136,499
22 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $85,177 $89,436 $96,143 $110,564 $138,206
23 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $86,242 $90,554 $97,345 $111,947 $139,933
24 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $87,320 $91,686 $98,562 $113,346 $141,682
25 $50,960 $63,324 $72,540 $88,411 $92,832 $99,794 $114,763 $143,453
FIRE & RESCUE
PUBLIC SAFETY STEP PLANS
Rank RECRUIT DEPUTY
SHERIFF I
DEPUTY
SHERIFF II
DEPUTY
SHERIFF III
DEPUTY
SHERIFF IV SERGEANT LIEUTENANT CAPTAIN LIEUTENANT
COLONEL
1 $49,830 $51,823 $54,415 $61,080 $67,052 $68,943 $77,487 $79,727 $99,659
2 $49,830 $52,989 $55,639 $61,080 $67,052 $68,943 $77,487 $81,521 $101,901
3 $49,830 $54,182 $56,891 $61,080 $67,052 $68,943 $77,487 $83,355 $104,194
4 $49,830 $55,401 $58,171 $61,080 $67,052 $68,943 $77,487 $85,231 $106,539
5 $49,830 $56,647 $59,480 $62,454 $67,052 $70,495 $77,487 $87,149 $108,936
6 $49,830 $57,922 $60,818 $63,859 $67,052 $72,081 $77,487 $89,109 $111,387
7 $49,830 $59,225 $62,187 $65,296 $68,561 $73,703 $79,230 $91,114 $113,893
8 $49,830 $60,558 $63,586 $66,765 $70,103 $75,361 $81,013 $93,164 $116,456
9 $49,830 $61,921 $65,016 $68,267 $71,681 $77,057 $82,836 $95,261 $119,076
10 $49,830 $62,695 $65,829 $69,121 $72,577 $78,020 $83,871 $96,451 $120,564
11 $49,830 $63,478 $66,652 $69,985 $73,484 $78,995 $84,919 $97,657 $122,071
12 $49,830 $63,478 $67,485 $70,860 $74,402 $79,982 $85,981 $98,878 $123,597
13 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $71,745 $75,332 $80,982 $87,055 $100,114 $125,142
14 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $72,642 $76,274 $81,995 $88,144 $101,365 $126,707
15 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $77,227 $83,020 $89,246 $102,632 $128,290
16 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $78,193 $84,057 $90,361 $103,915 $129,894
17 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $79,170 $85,108 $91,490 $105,214 $131,518
18 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $80,160 $86,172 $92,634 $106,529 $133,162
19 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $81,162 $87,249 $93,792 $107,861 $134,826
20 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $82,176 $88,340 $94,964 $109,209 $136,512
21 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $83,204 $89,444 $96,152 $110,574 $138,218
22 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $84,244 $90,562 $97,353 $111,956 $139,946
23 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $85,297 $91,694 $98,570 $113,356 $141,695
24 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $86,363 $92,840 $99,803 $114,773 $143,466
25 $49,830 $63,478 $68,329 $73,550 $87,442 $94,001 $101,050 $116,207 $145,260
SHERIFF
PUBLIC SAFETY STEP PLANS
Rank
COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER I
COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER II
TRAINING/
COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICER III
SUPERVISOR ECC MANAGER
1 $45,197 $50,621 $59,805 $68,177 $91,833
2 $46,214 $51,760 $59,805 $68,177 $91,833
3 $46,214 $52,925 $59,805 $68,177 $91,833
4 $46,214 $54,115 $61,150 $69,711 $91,833
5 $46,214 $55,333 $62,526 $71,280 $91,833
6 $46,214 $56,578 $63,933 $72,884 $91,833
7 $46,214 $57,851 $65,372 $74,524 $93,900
8 $46,214 $59,153 $66,842 $76,200 $96,012
9 $46,214 $60,484 $68,347 $77,915 $98,172
10 $46,214 $61,240 $69,201 $78,889 $99,400
11 $46,214 $62,005 $70,066 $79,875 $100,642
12 $46,214 $62,780 $70,942 $80,873 $101,900
13 $46,214 $63,565 $71,828 $81,884 $103,174
14 $46,214 $64,360 $72,726 $82,908 $104,464
15 $46,214 $65,164 $73,636 $83,944 $105,769
16 $46,214 $65,979 $74,556 $84,993 $107,092
17 $46,214 $66,803 $75,488 $86,056 $108,430
18 $46,214 $67,638 $76,432 $87,132 $109,786
19 $46,214 $68,484 $77,387 $88,221 $111,158
20 $46,214 $69,340 $78,354 $89,324 $112,547
21 $46,214 $70,207 $79,334 $90,440 $113,954
22 $46,214 $71,084 $80,326 $91,571 $115,379
23 $46,214 $71,973 $81,330 $92,715 $116,821
24 $46,214 $72,873 $82,346 $93,874 $118,281
25 $46,214 $73,783 $83,376 $95,047 $119,760
PUBLIC SAFETY STEP PLANS
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
DBM Min Midpoint Max Min Midpoint Max
A13 $15.8556 $19.3183 $22.7810 $32,980 $40,182 $47,384
B21 $18.3489 $22.3562 $26.3635 $38,166 $46,501 $54,836
B22 $20.8348 $25.3849 $29.9350 $43,336 $52,801 $62,265
B23 $23.3207 $28.4137 $33.5066 $48,507 $59,100 $69,694
B24 $26.4336 $32.2065 $37.9793 $54,982 $66,989 $78,997
B25 $30.1661 $36.7542 $43.3422 $62,745 $76,449 $90,152
B31 $26.4336 $32.2065 $37.9793 $54,982 $66,989 $78,997
B32 $30.1661 $36.7542 $43.3422 $62,745 $76,449 $90,152
C41 $30.6014 $40.1644 $49.7274 $63,651 $83,542 $103,433
C42 $32.8873 $43.1646 $53.4419 $68,406 $89,782 $111,159
C43 $35.1733 $46.1649 $57.1565 $73,160 $96,023 $118,886
C44 $38.0357 $49.9218 $61.8079 $79,114 $103,837 $128,560
C45 $41.4678 $54.4266 $67.3853 $86,253 $113,207 $140,161
C51 $38.0357 $49.9218 $61.8079 $79,114 $103,837 $128,560
C52 $41.4678 $54.4266 $67.3853 $86,253 $113,207 $140,161
D61 $44.3305 $58.1837 $72.0368 $92,207 $121,022 $149,837
D62 $46.6163 $61.1840 $75.7516 $96,962 $127,263 $157,563
D63 $48.9020 $64.1840 $79.4660 $101,716 $133,503 $165,289
E81 $58.0593 $76.2029 $94.3464 $120,763 $158,502 $196,241
E82 $60.3451 $79.2030 $98.0609 $125,518 $164,742 $203,967
E83 $62.6311 $82.2033 $101.7754 $130,273 $170,983 $211,693
F101 $71.7882 $94.2221 $116.6559 $149,319 $195,982 $242,644
F103 $76.3600 $100.2226 $124.0851 $158,829 $208,463 $258,097
Decision Band Method (DBM)
HOURLY ANNUAL
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Hollins District
Precinct 206 polling place pursuant to Virginia Code
Sections 24.2-306, 24.2-307, 24.2-310, and 24.2-129
SUBMITTED BY: Anna Cloeter
General Registrar and Director of Elections
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
The current polling place for Hollins Precinct 206 is the Hollins Library. Due to planned
construction in 2026 at the Hollins Library, it is necessary to relocate the polling place
from the Hollins Library.
BACKGROUND:
Virginia Code § 24.2-306, § 24.2-307, and § 24.2-310 authorize the governing body of
each county to establish the polling place for each precinct in that jurisdiction by
ordinance. Virginia Code § 24.2-129 imposes additional requirements upon the
governing body prior to relocating a polling place.
DISCUSSION:
The current polling place for Hollins Precinct 206 is the Hollins Library. There is planned
construction scheduled to begin at the Hollins Library in 2026, which is expected to
conclude in 2027. Election officials have determined that the citizens would be better
served with the temporary relocation of the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place to
North Roanoke Baptist Church, located at 6402 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia
24019. Leaders at the North Roanoke Baptist Church have shared that the church
agrees to serve as the temporary polling place for Hollins Precinct 206 during
construction at the Hollins Library. An ordinance is needed from the Board of
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Supervisors to effectuate this temporary change in polling place.
The Board of Supervisors previously approved an ordinance relocating the Hollins
District Precinct 206 polling place to North Roanoke Baptist Church on February 24,
2026 (Ordinance 022426-4.c). However, the Virginia Department of Elections rendered
this ordinance inadequate due to the need for a formal public comment period pursuant
to Virginia Code § 24.2-129. Additionally, the North Roanoke Baptist Church had a
scheduling conflict and was unable to serve as the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling
place for the April 21, 2026 election.
To comply with all applicable Virginia Code sections, Roanoke County has published on
its official website the proposed polling place change and general notice of opportunity
for public comment on the proposed polling place change. Roanoke County will hold
this open public comment period from April 10, 2026 to May 26, 2026. Additionally, at
the Board of Supervisor’s second reading of this matter on May 26, 2026, the Board of
Supervisors will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed
polling place change. If the Board of Supervisors approves the ordinance effectuating
the polling place change, Roanoke County will publish notice that the polling place
change will take effect in 30 days pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2 -129(C).
There have been no changes to the proposed ordinance since the first reading on May
12, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
To comply with Virginia Code § 24.2-306, this matter was noticed by publication in the
Cardinal News, and the County provided funds for that notice. There will also be costs
associated with notices that must be sent by mail to registered voters impacted by this
proposed polling place change.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this ordinance.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RELOCATION OF THE HOLLINS DISTRICT
PRECINCT 206 POLLING PLACE PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTIONS 24.2-
306, 24.2-307, 24.2-310, AND 24.2-129
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 24.2-306, § 24.2-307, and § 24.2-310 authorize the
governing body of each county to establish the polling place for each precinct in that
jurisdiction by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 24.2-129 imposes additional requirements upon the
governing body prior to relocating a polling place; and
WHEREAS, the current polling place for Hollins District Precinct 206 is the Hollins
Library; and
WHEREAS, there is planned construction scheduled to begin at the Hollins Library
in 2026, which is expected to conclude in 2027; and
WHEREAS, election officials have determined that the citizens would be better
served by temporarily relocating the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place during
construction at the Hollins Library to North Roanoke Baptist Church, located at 6402
Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019; and
WHEREAS, leaders of North Roanoke Baptist Church have shared with Roanoke
County staff that North Roanoke Baptist Church may be used as the temporary polling
place for Hollins District Precinct 206 during construction at the Hollins Library; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with Virginia Code § 24.2-306, this matter was
noticed by publication in the Cardinal News on May 11, 2026 and May 18, 2026; and
WHEREAS, in order to comply with Virginia Code § 24.2-129, Roanoke County
has published on its official website the proposed polling place change and general notice
of opportunity for public comment on the proposed polling place change, and Roanoke
County will hold this open public comment period from April 10, 2026 to May 26, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 12, 2026, and the
second reading and a public hearing to receive public comment on the proposed polling
place change was held on May 26, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The Hollins District Precinct 206 polling place shall be temporarily relocated
from the Hollins Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke,
Virginia 24019 to North Roanoke Baptist Church located at 6402 Peters
Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019.
2. Once construction at the Hollins Library is complete, the polling place for
Hollins District Precinct 206 will return to its original location at the Hollins
Library located at 6624 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24019.
3. The General Registrar for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, is hereby
authorized to take all measures necessary to comply with Virginia law and
regulations regarding a change in polling place and for reasonable
notification to the voters of this change in their polling location.
4. The County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, Assistant County
Administrator, and the General Registrar are hereby authorized and
directed to take such other actions as may be necessary to accomplish the
intent of this ordinance.
5. This ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption, and the
polling place change shall take effect pursuant to applicable Virginia law .
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. G.2
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance amending Articles II, III, and IV of the Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to amend the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance regarding community scale solar energy systems, utility scale solar
energy systems, multi-family dwellings, cluster subdivisions, and commercial kennels.
BACKGROUND:
As part of its work plan for 2026, the Planning Commission has an on-going process to
review, evaluate, and develop appropriate amendments to the County's Zoning
Ordinance. These amendments generally: correct inconsistencies; clarify issues or
standards; add or amend definitions and uses; add or amend uses within certain zoning
districts; develop or amend standards for existing or new uses; and create or revise
development standards dealing with landscaping, parking, signage, lighting, or other
development regulations. These amendments are typically developed over several
months (usually 6 months) before going through the public hearing and adoption
process. This is the first group of proposed amendments for 2026; a second group of
amendments is anticipated to be brought before the Board later this year.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance on May 5, 2026. The proposed amendments would: add definitions
for community scale solar energy system and utility scale solar energy system, and
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amend the definition for major utility services in Sec. 30-29 (Use Types; Generally) in
Article II (Definitions and Use Types); amend Article III (District Regulations) by adding
community scale solar energy system and utility scale solar energy system as a special
use in AG-3, Agricultural/Rural Preserve District, AG-1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density
District, AR, Agricultural/Residential District, I-1, Low Intensity Industrial District, and I-2,
High Intensity Industrial District; and amend and/or add use and design standards for
multi-family dwelling, single family dwelling, attached and detached (cluster subdivision
option), community scale solar energy system and utility scale solar energy system, and
commercial kennel in Article IV (Use and Design Standards).
No citizens spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission had a general
discussion on the proposed amendments and made some minor tweaks to the zoning
ordinance amendments. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the
Zoning Ordinance amendments.
The Board of Supervisors approved the first reading of the ordinance at its May 12,
2026, meeting. There have been no changes to the ordinance since the first reading.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the second reading of an
ordinance to amend the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance.
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ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES
SEC. 30-29. USE TYPES; GENERALLY.
Sec. 30-29-3. Civic Use Types.
Solar energy system, community scale: A ground mounted solar energy system that
connects to a distribution or transmission network which has the capacity to produce five
megawatts or less.
Solar energy system, utility scale: A ground mounted solar energy system that connects to
a distribution or transmission network which has the capacity to produce more than five
megawatts.
Utility services, major: Services of a regional nature which normally entail the
construction of new buildings or structures such as generating plants and sources, electrical
switching facilities and stations or substations, community waste water treatment plants, and
similar facilities. Included in this definition are also electric, gas, and other utility transmission
lines of a regional nature which are not otherwise reviewed and approved by the Virginia State
Corporation Commission. Solar energy systems (community scale and utility scale) are not
included in this definition.
ARTICLE III – DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SEC. 30-32. AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-32-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
3. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
SEC. 30-33. AG-1 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-33-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
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3. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
SEC. 30-34. AR AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-34-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
2. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
SEC. 30-61. I-1 LOW INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-61-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
1. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
12. Commercial Uses
23. Industrial Uses
34. Miscellaneous Uses
SEC. 30-62. I-2 HIGH INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-62-2. Permitted Uses.
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(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
1. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
ARTICLE IV – USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
SEC. 30-82. RESIDENTIAL USES.
Sec. 30-82-11. Multi-family Dwelling.
(F) General standards in the C-1 and C-2 districts, independent of the general standards
above:
2. The multi-family use may account for up to fifty (50) percent of the gross floor
area on the a project site. A special use permit shall be required if the multi-family
use accounts for more than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the a
project site. A project site may include multiple parcels, including multiple
owners, as part of an overall development plan or project.
3. In the study areas of the 419 Town Center Plan, the Hollins Center Plan, and the
Oak Grove Center Plan, the multi-family use may account for up to seventy-five
(75) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A special use
permit shall be required if the multi-family use accounts for more than seventy-
five (75) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A project
site may include multiple parcels, including multiple owners, as part of an overall
development plan or project.
Sec. 30-82-13.1. Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision
Option).
(D) Lot and setback requirements.
1. There shall be no minimum lot area, maximum building coverage, or setback
requirements, however, the normal front, rear, and side yard setback requirements
must be maintained adjacent to any lot, or portion thereof, or existing public street
right-of-way not within the proposed cluster development.
SEC. 30-83. CIVIC USES.
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Sec. 30-83-10.5. Solar Energy System, Community Scale and Solar Energy System, Utility
Scale.
(A) Intent: The intent of this section is provide for and regulate the siting, development,
construction, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning of
solar energy systems and facilities in a manner that promotes the development of
renewable energy sources and economic development, while protecting the scenic and
natural beauty of Roanoke County and agricultural, forestall, residential, commercial,
industrial, historical, cultural, and recreational resources and uses. Solar energy systems
should be located in areas where the adverse impact on the surrounding community is
minimal. Applicants for solar energy systems are encouraged to locate, design, and
configure them in a way that minimizes their adverse visual impact, and makes them
compatible with surrounding land uses, to the extent possible.
These standards shall be used by applicants as a guide when selecting sites for solar
energy systems. In addition, the County staff, Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors shall use these standards, the Roanoke County comprehensive plan, and the
special use permit criteria found in section 30-19 as a guide for evaluating any future
requests for solar energy systems.
(B) General standards:
1. Minimum Lot Size Requirements.
a. Community Scale Solar Energy Systems: 5 Acres
b. Utility Scale Solar Energy Systems: 20 Acres
2. Setback Requirements. The minimum setback shall be 50 feet from all property
lines.
3. Buffer Requirements. Type E screening and buffering consistent with section 30-
92 of this ordinance shall be required, unless specifically modified as a part of the
approved special use permit.
4. Height. Ground-mounted solar energy panels, equipment or components shall not
exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet, which shall be measured from the highest
natural grade below each solar panel to the highest point of the panel at its tallest
position. The height may be increased by the Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors during the special use permit process. This height limit shall not
apply to utility poles and the interconnection to the overhead electric utility grid
that meet state corporation commission requirements. Buildings associated with
the solar energy system shall comply with the height requirements for the zoning
district.
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5. Security. The solar energy system shall be enclosed with security fencing not less
than six feet in height and shall be secured with gates. Fencing shall be installed
on the interior of any required buffer.
6. Soil and Vegetation Management. Wherever possible, topsoil should remain
undisturbed. Disturbed topsoil shall remain on site to be used to support the
growth of ground cover. Ground cover shall consist of native grasses and
pollinator species.
7. Visual Impact. All solar energy systems and facilities shall be designed and
operated to prevent the direction of concentrated solar radiation or glare onto
neighboring property, public roads or other areas accessible to the public.
Panel components shall be UL and anti-reflective.
8. Third Party Consultants. The County may retain qualified third-party consultants
to review portions of the site plan and to inspect the constructed facility as to any
matters that may be outside County representatives’ area of expertise. The
reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred by the County for such review by
qualified third-party consultants shall be paid by the applicant. The third-party
reviewers and the estimated costs will be submitted to the applicant for approval
before the costs are incurred. The County may, in the alternative, accept reports of
such review by qualified third-party consultants selected, retained, and paid by the
applicant.
9. Decommissioning.
a. The site development plan for a solar energy system shall include a
detailed decommissioning plan that provides the following:
i. Procedures and requirements for removal of all solar energy
infrastructure, equipment, facilities, or devices of the solar energy
generation facility and its various structures and foundations at the
end of the useful life of the facility or if it is deemed abandoned.
ii. Provisions for the restoration and regeneration of soil and
vegetation with a description of pre-construction and desired post-
construction conditions including productivity goals for
agricultural viability.
iii. The anticipated life of the facility.
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iv. The estimated overall cost of decommissioning the facility in
current dollars and the methodology for determining such estimate,
and;
v. The way the facility will be decommissioned including a plan for
the disposal of each component material type above and below
ground.
b. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the solar energy system, the
applicant shall submit to the zoning administrator an itemized cost
estimate of the work to be done to completely remove the entire solar
energy system and restore the site to its original condition.
c. The applicant shall submit a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other
appropriate surety acceptable to the County in the amount of the itemized
cost estimate approved by the zoning administrator. An updated itemized
cost estimate along with an updated bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or
other appropriate surety acceptable to the County shall be submitted and
approved every five (5) years to reflect cost increases to remove the entire
solar energy system and restore the site to its original condition.
d. During decommissioning of the site, the applicant will ensure the bond,
irrevocable letter of credit, or other surety shall remain in full force and
effect until the County has inspected the site and verified that the solar
energy system has been removed and the site restored to its original
condition, at which time the County shall promptly release the bond,
irrevocable letter of credit, or other surety. The County will inspect the
site within 60 days of decommissioning.
e. After commercial operation has commenced, if operation ceases for 365
days consecutively, the County may notify the facility owner by certified
mail and request information regarding the status of recommencing
commercial operation. If an attempt to notify the facility operator via
certified mail is unsuccessful, then notice may be posted on the property
and the facility owner shall be deemed to have received lawful notice
invoking the provisions of this condition. The facility owner shall send a
response within 90 days of receipt of such notice providing information
regarding the status of operations and an estimated timeline for
recommencing commercial operations. If the facility owner fails to
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respond to the request, or if the County deems the provided timetable for
recommencing commercial operations to be unreasonable, the County may
hold a hearing before the Board of Supervisors following notice pursuant
to Virginia Code § 15.2-2204. The Board of Supervisors may determine
whether to allow the permit to remain, impose additional conditions
regarding the timing of the commencement of commercial operations, or
to revoke the permit and require decommissioning of the solar energy
facility in compliance with the decommissioning plan established for the
facility.
10. Application Requirements. In addition to any special use permit application
requirements, the applicant shall provide the following at the time of application:
a. A project summary, including, to the extent available:
i. a general description of the project, including the general location
of the project.
ii. a description of the applicant, project owner and operator,
including their respective business structures; including the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of the applicants, owners and
operators, and all property owners;
iii. total name plate generating capacity of the solar energy system
facility; typical equipment manufacturers of key equipment
(modules, inverters, racking system); and
iv. the maximum height of the solar modules.
b. A preliminary site plan for the installation of the solar energy facility
showing the planned location of each of the primary structures, property
lines (including identification of adjoining properties), setback lines,
public access roads, substation(s), electrical cabling from the solar
modules to the substation’s ancillary equipment, transmission lines,
layout of all structures within the geographical boundaries of any
applicable setback, landscaping requirements, and a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan.
c. Documentation showing consent to construct from all surface property
owners on which the solar energy facility is located.
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d. A visual impact analysis demonstrating through project siting and
proposed mitigation, if necessary, that the solar project minimizes
impacts on surrounding properties, including properties that are at a
higher elevation than the solar project, and on the visual character of a
scenic landscape, vista, or scenic corridor;
e. A transportation plan showing vehicular access to the site, proposed
construction traffic route to the site, parking areas, and laydown yards;
f. An estimated time frame and proposed hours of operation for
construction activity;
g. An environmental resource impact analysis;
h. A historical and cultural resources impact analysis;
i. A Decommissioning Plan;
i. Written comments from the relevant electric company regarding
the capacity of the distribution or transmission lines as part of any
special use permit application. An applicant may meet this
requirement by submitting a third-party report that provides
relevant distribution or transmission capacity information; and
ii. Any other information required by Roanoke County as part of its
zoning regulations, including all studies, reports, certifications, and
approvals demonstrating compliance with the provisions of all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
SEC. 30-85. COMMERCIAL USES.
Sec. 30-85-18. Kennel, Commercial.
(B) Additional standards in the AG-3, AG-1, AR and AV districts:
2. All facilities associated directly with the commercial kennel, whether indoors or
outdoors, shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any
property line. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens
associated with a commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one
hundred (100) feet from any property line. The zoning administrator may allow a
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reduction in the 100-foot setback. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to
provide documentation in support of such a reduction. The zoning administrator
may request additional materials as necessary. In making such determinations, the
zoning administrator shall consider factors including, but not limited to, (a)
topography on site and on adjacent properties, (b) existing vegetation on site, (c)
planting of additional landscaping, (d) size and scope of the proposed kennel
operation, and (e) surrounding land uses.
(BC) Additional standards in the AG-3, AG-1, AR and AV districts:
2. All facilities associated directly with the commercial kennel, whether indoors or
outdoors, shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any
property line. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens
associated with a commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one
hundred (100) feet from any property line. The 100-foot setback may be reduced
by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors during the special use
permit process.
(CD) Additional standards in the C-2 district:
1. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens associated with a
commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from
any property line. The zoning administrator may allow a reduction in the 100-foot
setback. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation in
support of such a reduction. The zoning administrator may request additional
materials as necessary. In making such determinations, the zoning administrator
shall consider factors including, but not limited to, (a) topography on site and on
adjacent properties, (b) existing vegetation on site, (c) planting of additional
landscaping, (d) size and scope of the proposed kennel operation, and (e)
surrounding land uses.
Zoning Ordinance
Amendments
Board of Supervisors Meeting
May 26, 2026
Overview2
•Amendments to three (3) of the five (5) Articles of the Zoning Ordinance.
•As part of its work plan for 2026, the Planning Commission has an on-going
process to review, evaluate, and develop appropriate amendments to the
County's Zoning Ordinance. These amendments are typically developed
over several months (usually 6 months) before going through the public
hearing and adoption process. This is the first process of two amendment
processes proposed for 2026.
•These amendments generally: correct inconsistencies; clarify issues or
standards; add or amend definitions and uses; add or amend uses within
certain zoning districts; develop or amend standards for existing or new
uses; and create or revise development standards dealing with
landscaping, parking, signage, lighting, or other development regulations.
Article II – Definitions &
Use Types
Draft Amendments
Use Types
•Amended Use Type Definition:
•Utility Services, Major
•New Use Type Definition:
• Solar Energy System, Community Scale – 5 MW or less
•Solar Energy System, Utility Scale – More than 5 MW
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Article III – District
Regulations
Solar Energy Systems – Community
Scale & Utility Scale
Draft Amendments
•Allowed only by Special Use Permit in the following Zoning
Districts:
•AG-3, Agricultural/Rural Preserve District
•AG-1, Agricultural/Rural Low Density District
•AR, Agricultural/Residential District
•I-1, Low Intensity Industrial District
•I-2, High Intensity Industrial District
Article IV – Use & Design
Standards
Draft Amendments
Use & Design Standards
•Amending Standards:
•Multi-Family Dwelling
•Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option)
•Commercial Kennel
•New Standards:
• Solar Energy System, Community Scale and Solar Energy System, Utility Scale
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Sec. 30-82-11. Multi-family Dwelling.
(F) General standards in the C-1 and C-2 districts, independent of the general standards above:
2. The multi-family use may account for up to fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A special use permit shall be required if the multi- family use accounts for more than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A project site may include multiple parcels, including multiple owners, as part of an overall development plan or project.
3. In the study areas of the 419 Town Center Plan, the Hollins Center Plan, and the Oak Grove Center Plan, the multi-family use may account for up to seventy- five (75) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A special use permit shall be required if the multi-family use accounts for more than seventy-five (75) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A project site may include multiple parcels, including multiple owners, as part of an overall development plan or project.
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Sec. 30-82-13.1. Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision Option).
(D) Lot and setback requirements.
1. There shall be no minimum lot area, maximum building coverage,
or setback requirements, however, the normal front, rear, and
side yard setback requirements must be maintained adjacent to
any lot, or portion thereof, or existing public street right-of-way not
within the proposed cluster development.
Draft Amendments
Solar Energy Systems – Community Scale & Utility Scale
•Intent
•General standards
•Minimum Lot Size
•Setback Requirements
•Buffer Requirements
•Height
•Security
•Soil & Vegetation Management
•Visual Impact
•Third Party Consultants
•Decommissioning
•Application requirements
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Sec. 30-85-18. Kennel, Commercial.
(B) Additional standards in the AG-3, AG-1, AR and AV districts:
2.All facilities associated directly with the commercial kennel, whether indoors or outdoors, shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any property line. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens associated with a commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any property line. The zoning administrator may allow a reduction in the 100-foot setback. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation in support of such a reduction. The zoning administrator may request additional materials as necessary. In making such determinations, the zoning administrator shall consider factors including, but not limited to, (a) topography on site and on adjacent properties, (b) existing vegetation on site, (c) planting of additional landscaping, (d) size and scope of the proposed kennel operation, and (e) surrounding land uses.
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(BC) Additional standards in the AG-3, AG-1, AR and AV districts:
2.All facilities associated directly with the commercial kennel,
whether indoors or outdoors, shall be set back a minimum of one
hundred (100) feet from any property line. All outdoor runs, outdoor
training areas and outdoor pens associated with a commercial kennel
shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any
property line. The 100-foot setback may be reduced by the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors during the special use permit
process.
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(CD) Additional standards in the C-2 district:
1. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens
associated with a commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of
one hundred (100) feet from any property line. The zoning administrator
may allow a reduction in the 100-foot setback. It shall be the
applicant's responsibility to provide documentation in support of such a
reduction. The zoning administrator may request additional materials as
necessary. In making such determinations, the zoning administrator shall
consider factors including, but not limited to, (a) topography on site and
on adjacent properties, (b) existing vegetation on site, (c) planting of
additional landscaping, (d) size and scope of the proposed kennel
operation, and (e) surrounding land uses.
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Public Hearing – May 5, 2026
•No citizens spoke.
•Planning Commission had a general discussion on the proposed
amendments and made some minor tweaks to the amendments.
•Planning Commission recommends approval of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance amendments.
•Board approved the first reading of this ordinance at its May 12, 2026,
meeting.
•No changes have been made to the ordinance since first reading.
Questions?
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ROANOKE COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
5204 Bernard Drive, P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798
TEL: (540) 772-2071
FAX: (540) 772-2089
Peter S. Lubeck
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Rachel W. Lower
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
Douglas P. Barber, Jr.
Kathryn Thomas
SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS
SAMPLE MOTIONS
Ordinance amending Articles II, III, and IV of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance
MOTION TO APPROVE
I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE the ordinance amendments as proposed by the Roanoke
County Planning Commission and Roanoke County staff.
MOTION TO APPROVE WITH REVISIONS
I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE the ordinance amendments as proposed by the Roanoke
County Planning Commission and Roanoke County staff, with the exception of the
following changes: ___________.
MOTION TO DENY
I MOVE THAT WE DENY the ordinance amendments as proposed by the Roanoke
County Planning Commission and Roanoke County staff.
MOTION TO DELAY ACTION
I find that the required information for the ordinance amendments is incomplete, therefore
I MOVE TO DELAY action until additional necessary materials are submitted to the Board
of Supervisors.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES II, III, AND IV OF THE
ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, as part of its work plan for 2026, the Planning Commission has an on-going
process to review, evaluate, and develop appropriate amendments to the County's Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, these amendments generally correct inconsistencies, clarify issues or
standards, add or amend definitions and uses, add or amend uses within certain zoning districts,
develop or amend standards for existing or new uses, and create or revise development standards
dealing with landscaping, parking, signage, lighting, or other development regulations; and
WHEREAS, these amendments are typically developed over several months before going
through the public hearing and adoption process; and
WHEREAS, County staff have identified several proposed amendments to the Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance in consultation with the Roanoke County Planning Commission which
would: add definitions for community scale solar energy system and utility scale solar energy
system, and amend the definition for major utility services in Sec. 30-29 (Use Types; Generally)
in Article II (Definitions and Use Types); amend Article III (District Regulations) by adding
community scale solar energy system and utility scale solar energy system as a special use in AG-
3 (Agricultural/Rural Preserve) District, AG-1 (Agricultural/Rural Low Density) District, AR
(Agricultural/Residential) District, I-1 (Low Intensity Industrial) District, and I-2 (High Intensity
Industrial) District; and amend and/or add use and design standards for multi-family dwelling,
single family dwelling, attached and detached (cluster subdivision option), community scale solar
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energy system and utility scale solar energy system, and commercial kennel in Article IV (Use and
Design Standards); and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the amendments; and
WHEREAS, public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice are
valid public purposes for such recommendations by the Planning Commission and action by the
Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 12, 2026, and the second
reading and public hearing were held on May 26, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Roanoke as follows:
1. The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read and provide as
follows:
ARTICLE II – DEFINITIONS AND USE TYPES
SEC. 30-29. USE TYPES; GENERALLY.
Sec. 30-29-3. Civic Use Types.
Solar energy system, community scale: A ground mounted solar energy system that
connects to a distribution or transmission network which has the capacity to produce five
megawatts or less.
Solar energy system, utility scale: A ground mounted solar energy system that connects to
a distribution or transmission network which has the capacity to produce more than five
megawatts.
Utility services, major: Services of a regional nature which normally entail the
construction of new buildings or structures such as generating plants and sources, electrical
switching facilities and stations or substations, community waste water treatment plants, and
similar facilities. Included in this definition are also electric, gas, and other utility transmission
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lines of a regional nature which are not otherwise reviewed and approved by the Virginia State
Corporation Commission. Solar energy systems (community scale and utility scale) are not
included in this definition.
ARTICLE III – DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SEC. 30-32. AG-3 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-32-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
3. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
SEC. 30-33. AG-1 AGRICULTURAL/RURAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-33-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
3. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
SEC. 30-34. AR AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-34-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
2. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
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Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
SEC. 30-61. I-1 LOW INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-61-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
1. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
12. Commercial Uses
23. Industrial Uses
34. Miscellaneous Uses
SEC. 30-62. I-2 HIGH INTENSITY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
Sec. 30-62-2. Permitted Uses.
(B) The following uses are allowed only by special use permit pursuant to section 30-19. An
asterisk (*) indicates additional, modified or more stringent standards as listed in article
IV, use and design standards, for those specific uses.
1. Civic Uses
Solar Energy System, Community Scale *
Solar Energy System, Utility Scale *
ARTICLE IV – USE AND DESIGN STANDARDS
SEC. 30-82. RESIDENTIAL USES.
Sec. 30-82-11. Multi-family Dwelling.
(F) General standards in the C-1 and C-2 districts, independent of the general standards
above:
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2. The multi-family use may account for up to fifty (50) percent of the gross floor
area on the a project site. A special use permit shall be required if the multi-family
use accounts for more than fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area on the a
project site. A project site may include multiple parcels, including multiple
owners, as part of an overall development plan or project.
3. In the study areas of the 419 Town Center Plan, the Hollins Center Plan, and the
Oak Grove Center Plan, the multi-family use may account for up to seventy-five
(75) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A special use
permit shall be required if the multi-family use accounts for more than seventy-
five (75) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area on the a project site. A project
site may include multiple parcels, including multiple owners, as part of an overall
development plan or project.
Sec. 30-82-13.1. Single Family Dwelling, Attached and Detached (Cluster Subdivision
Option).
(D) Lot and setback requirements.
1. There shall be no minimum lot area, maximum building coverage, or setback
requirements, however, the normal front, rear, and side yard setback requirements
must be maintained adjacent to any lot, or portion thereof, or existing public street
right-of-way not within the proposed cluster development.
SEC. 30-83. CIVIC USES.
Sec. 30-83-10.5. Solar Energy System, Community Scale and Solar Energy System, Utility
Scale.
(A) Intent: The intent of this section is provide for and regulate the siting, development,
construction, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, and decommissioning of
solar energy systems and facilities in a manner that promotes the development of
renewable energy sources and economic development, while protecting the scenic and
natural beauty of Roanoke County and agricultural, forestall, residential, commercial,
industrial, historical, cultural, and recreational resources and uses. Solar energy systems
should be located in areas where the adverse impact on the surrounding community is
minimal. Applicants for solar energy systems are encouraged to locate, design, and
configure them in a way that minimizes their adverse visual impact, and makes them
compatible with surrounding land uses, to the extent possible.
These standards shall be used by applicants as a guide when selecting sites for solar
energy systems. In addition, the County staff, Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors shall use these standards, the Roanoke County comprehensive plan, and the
special use permit criteria found in section 30-19 as a guide for evaluating any future
requests for solar energy systems.
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(B) General standards:
1. Minimum Lot Size Requirements.
a. Community Scale Solar Energy Systems: 5 Acres
b. Utility Scale Solar Energy Systems: 20 Acres
2. Setback Requirements. The minimum setback shall be 50 feet from all property
lines.
3. Buffer Requirements. Type E screening and buffering consistent with section 30-
92 of this ordinance shall be required, unless specifically modified as a part of the
approved special use permit.
4. Height. Ground-mounted solar energy panels, equipment or components shall not
exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet, which shall be measured from the highest
natural grade below each solar panel to the highest point of the panel at its tallest
position. The height may be increased by the Planning Commission and Board of
Supervisors during the special use permit process. This height limit shall not
apply to utility poles and the interconnection to the overhead electric utility grid
that meet state corporation commission requirements. Buildings associated with
the solar energy system shall comply with the height requirements for the zoning
district.
5. Security. The solar energy system shall be enclosed with security fencing not less
than six feet in height and shall be secured with gates. Fencing shall be installed
on the interior of any required buffer.
6. Soil and Vegetation Management. Wherever possible, topsoil should remain
undisturbed. Disturbed topsoil shall remain on site to be used to support the
growth of ground cover. Ground cover shall consist of native grasses and
pollinator species.
7. Visual Impact. All solar energy systems and facilities shall be designed and
operated to prevent the direction of concentrated solar radiation or glare onto
neighboring property, public roads or other areas accessible to the public.
Panel components shall be UL and anti-reflective.
8. Third Party Consultants. The County may retain qualified third-party consultants
to review portions of the site plan and to inspect the constructed facility as to any
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matters that may be outside County representatives’ area of expertise. The
reasonable out-of-pocket costs incurred by the County for such review by
qualified third-party consultants shall be paid by the applicant. The third-party
reviewers and the estimated costs will be submitted to the applicant for approval
before the costs are incurred. The County may, in the alternative, accept reports of
such review by qualified third-party consultants selected, retained, and paid by the
applicant.
9. Decommissioning.
a. The site development plan for a solar energy system shall include a
detailed decommissioning plan that provides the following:
i. Procedures and requirements for removal of all solar energy
infrastructure, equipment, facilities, or devices of the solar energy
generation facility and its various structures and foundations at the
end of the useful life of the facility or if it is deemed abandoned.
ii. Provisions for the restoration and regeneration of soil and
vegetation with a description of pre-construction and desired post-
construction conditions including productivity goals for
agricultural viability.
iii. The anticipated life of the facility.
iv. The estimated overall cost of decommissioning the facility in
current dollars and the methodology for determining such estimate,
and;
v. The way the facility will be decommissioned including a plan for
the disposal of each component material type above and below
ground.
b. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the solar energy system, the
applicant shall submit to the zoning administrator an itemized cost
estimate of the work to be done to completely remove the entire solar
energy system and restore the site to its original condition.
c. The applicant shall submit a bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other
appropriate surety acceptable to the County in the amount of the itemized
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cost estimate approved by the zoning administrator. An updated itemized
cost estimate along with an updated bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or
other appropriate surety acceptable to the County shall be submitted and
approved every five (5) years to reflect cost increases to remove the entire
solar energy system and restore the site to its original condition.
d. During decommissioning of the site, the applicant will ensure the bond,
irrevocable letter of credit, or other surety shall remain in full force and
effect until the County has inspected the site and verified that the solar
energy system has been removed and the site restored to its original
condition, at which time the County shall promptly release the bond,
irrevocable letter of credit, or other surety. The County will inspect the
site within 60 days of decommissioning.
e. After commercial operation has commenced, if operation ceases for 365
days consecutively, the County may notify the facility owner by certified
mail and request information regarding the status of recommencing
commercial operation. If an attempt to notify the facility operator via
certified mail is unsuccessful, then notice may be posted on the property
and the facility owner shall be deemed to have received lawful notice
invoking the provisions of this condition. The facility owner shall send a
response within 90 days of receipt of such notice providing information
regarding the status of operations and an estimated timeline for
recommencing commercial operations. If the facility owner fails to
respond to the request, or if the County deems the provided timetable for
recommencing commercial operations to be unreasonable, the County may
hold a hearing before the Board of Supervisors following notice pursuant
to Virginia Code § 15.2-2204. The Board of Supervisors may determine
whether to allow the permit to remain, impose additional conditions
regarding the timing of the commencement of commercial operations, or
to revoke the permit and require decommissioning of the solar energy
facility in compliance with the decommissioning plan established for the
facility.
10. Application Requirements. In addition to any special use permit application
requirements, the applicant shall provide the following at the time of application:
a. A project summary, including, to the extent available:
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i. a general description of the project, including the general location
of the project.
ii. a description of the applicant, project owner and operator,
including their respective business structures; including the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of the applicants, owners and
operators, and all property owners;
iii. total name plate generating capacity of the solar energy system
facility; typical equipment manufacturers of key equipment
(modules, inverters, racking system); and
iv. the maximum height of the solar modules.
b. A preliminary site plan for the installation of the solar energy facility
showing the planned location of each of the primary structures, property
lines (including identification of adjoining properties), setback lines,
public access roads, substation(s), electrical cabling from the solar
modules to the substation’s ancillary equipment, transmission lines,
layout of all structures within the geographical boundaries of any
applicable setback, landscaping requirements, and a Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan.
c. Documentation showing consent to construct from all surface property
owners on which the solar energy facility is located.
d. A visual impact analysis demonstrating through project siting and
proposed mitigation, if necessary, that the solar project minimizes
impacts on surrounding properties, including properties that are at a
higher elevation than the solar project, and on the visual character of a
scenic landscape, vista, or scenic corridor;
e. A transportation plan showing vehicular access to the site, proposed
construction traffic route to the site, parking areas, and laydown yards;
f. An estimated time frame and proposed hours of operation for
construction activity;
g. An environmental resource impact analysis;
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h. A historical and cultural resources impact analysis;
i. A Decommissioning Plan;
i. Written comments from the relevant electric company regarding
the capacity of the distribution or transmission lines as part of any
special use permit application. An applicant may meet this
requirement by submitting a third-party report that provides
relevant distribution or transmission capacity information; and
ii. Any other information required by Roanoke County as part of its
zoning regulations, including all studies, reports, certifications, and
approvals demonstrating compliance with the provisions of all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
SEC. 30-85. COMMERCIAL USES.
Sec. 30-85-18. Kennel, Commercial.
(B) Additional standards in the AG-3, AG-1, AR and AV districts:
2. All facilities associated directly with the commercial kennel, whether indoors or
outdoors, shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any
property line. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens
associated with a commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one
hundred (100) feet from any property line. The zoning administrator may allow a
reduction in the 100-foot setback. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to
provide documentation in support of such a reduction. The zoning administrator
may request additional materials as necessary. In making such determinations, the
zoning administrator shall consider factors including, but not limited to, (a)
topography on site and on adjacent properties, (b) existing vegetation on site, (c)
planting of additional landscaping, (d) size and scope of the proposed kennel
operation, and (e) surrounding land uses.
(BC) Additional standards in the AG-3, AG-1, AR and AV districts:
2. All facilities associated directly with the commercial kennel, whether indoors or
outdoors, shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any
property line. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens
associated with a commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one
hundred (100) feet from any property line. The 100 -foot setback may be reduced
by the Planning Commission and Board of Superviso rs during the special use
permit process.
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(CD) Additional standards in the C-2 district:
1. All outdoor runs, outdoor training areas and outdoor pens associated with a
commercial kennel shall be set back a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from
any property line. The zoning administrator may allow a reduction in the 100-foot
setback. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation in
support of such a reduction. The zoning administrator may request additional
materials as necessary. In making such determinations, the zoning administrator
shall consider factors including, but not limited to, (a) topography on site and on
adjacent properties, (b) existing vegetation on site, (c) planting of additional
landscaping, (d) size and scope of the proposed kennel operation, and (e)
surrounding land uses.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. H.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution adopting an amendment to the Roanoke County
200 Plan to incorporate the Plantation Road and
Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Agenda item for a public hearing and adoption of a resolution incorporating the
Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment into the
Roanoke County 200 Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed amendment would incorporate the Plantation Road and Surrounding
Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment into the Roanoke County 200 Plan. The
Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment provides
detailed assessment findings and recommendations for improving the walkability of the
Plantation Road area between Hershberger Road and Hollins Road.
The Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment was
developed as part of the 9-month Virginia Walkability Action Institute 2025 Cohort
program. The main goal of the program is for each team to create an action plan to
improve walkability in their community. The Roanoke County Team included Nathan
Grim and Tyler Teer (Roanoke County), Ada Gibson (VDOT), William Long (Valley
Metro), and Jonathan Stanton (RVARC).
Paper surveys and flyers were mailed to property owners and occupants in the study
area. Additional surveys were distributed by hand at Edinburgh Square, Walmart, Food
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Lion, and the 7-11 convenience store. Fifty-one (51) surveys were completed. A focus
group was also conducted at Edinburgh Square. The Planning Commission held a work
session on the Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety
Assessment at its November 17, 2025, meeting.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this petition on May 5, 2026. No
citizens spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the
development of the plan, community engagement, implementation of the plan to date
and future recommendations, draft Smart Scale project for Round 7, and next steps.
The Planning Commission passed a resolution recommending adoption of an
amendment to the Roanoke County 200 Plan to incorporate the Plantation Road and
Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment into the Roanoke County 200
Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the resolution incorporating the
Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment into the
Roanoke County 200 Plan.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Background ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
RSA Process ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
RSA Team ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
RSA Agenda ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
RSA Study Area ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
VDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan ............................................................................................................. 12
Crash Data ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Assessment Findings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Area-Wide Positive Features .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Area-Wide Issues .......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Area-Wide Suggestions .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Segment 1 – Hershberger Road, 140 Hershberger Road Driveway to Plantation Road .................................. 20
Segment 2 – Plantation Road, 5012 Plantation Road Driveway to Hollins Road/John Richardson Road . 25
Segment 3 – Hollins Road, Plantation Road to Summerville Lane............................................................................ 33
Segment 4 – John Richardson Road, Plantation Road to Carvin Creek .................................................................. 36
Segment 5 – Buckley Drive, John Richardson Road to 140 Hershberger Road Driveway ............................... 38
Next Steps ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Funding Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................................... 41
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Segment Implementation Recommendations .................................................................................................................. 42
RSA Agenda .................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Presentation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
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Acknowledgements
PATHS would like to thank the following organizations for providing valuable input throughout the RSA process:
• Virginia Department of Transportation
• Virginia Department of Health and their Virginia Walkability Action Institute
• Roanoke County
Introduction
Background
The purpose of this study was to complete a road safety assessment (RSA), focusing on active transportation
safety, for Plantation Road and the surrounding area, as shown Figure 1, in Roanoke County, VA. Roanoke County
is in southwest Virginia with a population of approximately 100,000 people. The RSA was commissioned by a
joint collaboration between the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) through their Prioritizing Active Transportation, Health and Safety (PATHS) initiative. The
County accepted an invitation to partner with PATHS for a pedestrian-focused RSA in early 2025. The PATHS
team and the County selected the corridors based on the combination of safety concerns, a low Heath
Opportunity Index (HOI) score, a top 1% statewide VDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan (PBSAP)
corridor ranking, and the mix of land-use and road users along the corridor.
The PATHS RSA approach seeks to enhance walkability for improved safety and more equitable health outcomes
through a focused multidisciplinary review of a roadway. Health equity is when every person has the opportunity
to attain their full health potential, and no one is disadvantaged because of their social position or socially
determined circumstances. However, the 2024 update of the PBSAP confirmed that nearly half of Virginia’s fatal
pedestrian crashes and nearly two-thirds of all pedestrian injury crashes occurred in areas with Low or Very Low
HOI scores, indicating inequitable health and safety outcomes. Further, the 2024 PBSAP update identified the HOI
as a high indicator of pedestrian crash risk. Transportation safety affects health equity because reliance on transit,
walking, and biking to access employment, health care, education, and general errands may increase one’s risk of
being involved in a serious crash – especially on roadways with high speeds and high vehicular volume.
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RSA Process
RSA Team
The RSA team comprised the following people:
• Nathan Grim, Roanoke County
• Tyler Teer, Roanoke County
• Megan Cronise, Roanoke County
• Will King, Roanoke County Intern
• Robert Issem, City of Roanoke
• Carol Moneymaker, VDOT
• Ada Gibson, VDOT
• Jet Lilly, VDOT
• Emma Duff, VDH
• Christie Wills, VDH
• Kevin Cahoon, Roanoke County Police Department
• Greg Walter, Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission
• William Long, Valley Metro
• Jonathan Stanton, Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission
• Laura Hartman, Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group
• Tom Carr, Pedal Safe ROA
• Annette Oudom, VHB, on behalf of PATHS
• Taylor Bonner, VHB, on behalf of PATHS
RSA Agenda
The RSA was conducted over one day and featured the primary RSA activities and the full RSA team; it began
with background on the RSA process, common pedestrian crash types, and a review of the study area context,
characteristics, and health data. Following a briefing on the map packet and practicing safety in the field, the RSA
team conducted the segment field reviews, beginning with Buckley Drive. After the field review, the RSA team
debriefed on the observations made and various safety concerns for the corridor. Additionally, a nighttime field
review to assess lighting conditions along the corridor was conducted by the PATHS team.
The Appendix includes the RSA agenda and other supporting items.
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RSA Study Area
Geography, Roadway, and Traffic
The study area, illustrated in Figure 1, encompasses roughly 0.1 miles (490 ft) of Hershberger Road, 0.3 miles
(1,650 ft) of Plantation Road, 0.1 miles (700 ft) of Hollins Road; along with the entirety John Richardson Road
(2,050 ft) and Buckley Drive (930 ft). The area is a VDOT-maintained road that serves as a connection to
Hershberger Road that leads to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, and the I-581 interchange west of the
corridor.
Figure 1 – Overview of study area
The RSA reviewed the following four segments of the study area:
• Segment 1 – Hershberger Road, 140 Hershberger Road Driveway to Plantation Road
• Segment 2 – Plantation Road, 5012 Plantation Road Driveway to Hollins Road/John Richardson Road
• Segment 3 – Hollins Road, Plantation Road to Summerville Lane
• Segment 4 – Johns Richardson Road, Plantation Road to Carvin Creek
• Segment 5 – Buckley Drive, John Richardson Road to 140 Hershberger Road Driveway
A summary of the corridor characteristics is shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 - Overview of Corridor Characteristics
Characteristics Description
Orientation Hershberger Road: East-West
Plantation Road: North-South
Hollins Road: East-West
John Richardson Road: East-West
Buckley Drive: North-South
Estimated Annual
Average Daily Traffic
(AADT) in 2023 vehicles
per day (vpd)1
Hershberger Road: 8,400 vpd
Plantation Road: 14,000 vpd
Hollins Road: 6,100 vpd
John Richardson Road: 1,100 vpd (east of Buckley Drive); 90 vpd (west of Buckley Drive)
Buckley Drive: no estimate available
Speed Limit (miles per
hour)
Hershberger Road: 40
Plantation Road: 40
Hollins Road: 45
John Richardson Road: 25
Buckley Drive: not posted
Number of Lanes Hershberger Road: 2 (1 in each direction)
Plantation Road: 2 (1 in each direction, north of Hollins Road; Widens to 2 lanes
southbound, south of Hollins Road)
Hollins Road: 4 (2 in each direction; Narrows to 1 in each direction north of American Tire
Boulevard)
John Richardson Road: 2 (1 in each direction, no centerline present)
Buckley Drive: 2 lanes (1 in each direction, no centerline present)
Lane Widths (feet) Hershberger Road: 12’ (typical), 24’ pavement width
Plantation Road: 12’ (typical), 37’ pavement width (at narrowest)
Hollins Road: 12’ (typical), 60’ pavement width (at narrowest)
John Richardson Road: 20’ pavement width
Buckley Drive: 16’ pavement width
Roadway Features Undivided roadway for all roads within the study area
Right and left turn lanes common at intersection on Plantation Road and Hollins Road
Land Uses Medium- to Low-Density Residential, Commercial (Walmart Neighborhood Market and
Food Lion)
Transit Presence Hershberger Road: 2 bus stops
Plantation Road: 2 bus stops
No amenities available
Pedestrian Facilities No sidewalks along the study area
1 Estimated Annual Average Daily Traffic with Factored Short Term Traffic Count Data with Growth Element, per
VDOT https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/doing-business/technical-guidance-and-support/traffic-operations/traffic-
counts/
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Characteristics Description
Bicycle Facilities Hollins Road, John Richardson Road, and Plantation Road are Bikeway Plan for the
Roanoke Valley Area Metropolitan Planning Organizations (Bikeway Plan) corridors. Existing
bike lanes south of the study area on Plantation Road.
Transit
There are two bus stops present along Hershberger Road and two along Plantation Road, which are locatable by
sign but have no amenities such as benches, lighting, shelters, and no marked crosswalks. The bus stops are
serviced by Valley Metro Routes 25 and 26 to Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport and from 3rd Street Station.
Figure 2 shows a map of the routes.
Figure 2 – Overview of Transit Route 25 & 26
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Community Health and Assets
The west side of Plantation Road is within an area identified as “Low” HOI, while the east side of Plantation Road
has “High” health opportunity to achieve good health. South of Hollins Road within the City of Roanoke,
residents have a “Moderate” HOI score. The HOI score is made up of four profiles:
• Community Environmental – a measure of the natural, built, and social environment
• Consumer Opportunity – a measure of the consumer resources available within a community
• Economic Opportunity – a measure of the economic opportunities available within a community
• Wellness Disparity – a measure of the disparate access to health services within a community
Within the area west of Plantation Road where residents had lower health opportunity than residents east and
south of Plantation Road, the low score is driven down predominantly by the Economic Opportunity measure.
The VDOT HOI data viewer shows that low labor force participation is predominantly driving the economic
measure down, ultimately driving down the HOI score. However, this is not surprising given the large percentage
of the population within the census tract that is older than age 65 and likely re tired.
Demographic and socioeconomic data showed a notable difference between the three intersecting census tracts
within the study area. Table 2 below shows the observed demographic and socioeconomic data for each census
tract within the study area (based on U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023):
Table 2. Demographic and Socioeconomic Data
Cost
Burdened
Households
Households
with No
Vehicles
Pop. below
Poverty
Level
Population
Age 65+
Population
with Any
Disability
West of Plantation Road
(Roanoke County
Census Tract 302.06) 39.5% 8.1% 8.8% 29.2% 18.3%
East of Plantation Road
(Roanoke County
Census Tract 302.06) 16.2% 10.6% 2.6% 22.9% 12.8
South of Study Area
(Roanoke City Census
Tract 4) 36.1% 5.2% 30.9% 20.0% 11.7%
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Figure 3 – Overview of Population Age 65+, Percent by Tract
When describing the corridor’s community assets in relation to pedestrians, the RSA team identified the following
attractions by segment:
• Segment 1 – Hershberger Road: Edinburgh Square Retirement Community
• Segment 2 – Plantation Road: Food Lion and Walmart Neighborhood Market
• Segment 3 – Hollins Road: Food Lion access via driveway
• Segment 4 – John Richardson Road: Walmart Neighborhood Market via southern driveway
• Segment 5 – Buckley Drive: N/A
Community Engagement Survey
In May 2025, Roanoke County conducted a community engagement survey as part of the Virginia Walkability
Action Institute to assess walkability and safety concerns within the study area. Surveys were distributed in
person to Edinburgh Square, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Food Lion, and 7-Eleven and by mail to property
owners and occupants. Community members expressed a desire for safer pedestrian access to nearby
destinations such as Walmart Neighborhood Market, Food Lion, and 7-Eleven. Engagement efforts also included
meetings with Edinburgh Square management, where residents identified similar concerns and described reliance
on traffic lights to determine safe crossing times due to the lack of pedestrian signals at all Hershberger Road
and Hollins Road intersections. Business managers also noted increased crashes following the development of
Walmart Neighborhood Market. Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 show the results of the community engagement
surveys.
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Figure 4 – Survey results of relationship to study area
Figure 5 – Survey results of travel mode within study area
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Figure 6 – Survey results of safety issues and difficulties within study area
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VDOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan
VDOT’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan (PBSAP) identifies high-priority corridors for pedestrian safety
improvements based on crash risk and roadway conditions and was last updated in 2024 (PBSAP 4.0). The PBSAP
considers a series of infrastructure, community, and built environment characteristics in addition to crash history
to identify segments on Virginia’s roadway system that have the highest risk of pedestr ian and bicyclist crashes
(shown in Figure 7).
Figure 7 – Risk and Propensity Factor Categories and Weighting from PBSAP 4.0 (Source: 2024-2026 Virginia VRU Assessment)
Within the study area, three segments are ranked among the highest risk of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes
(Figure 8):
• Plantation Road between Hershberger Road and Fleming Avenue is classified in the Top 1% of high-risk
segments statewide.
• Hershberger Road (Friends Way to Plantation Road) and Hollins Road (Plantation Road to north of Tinker
Creek Bridge) are both ranked in the Top 5%.
Figure 8 – Overview of VDOT PBSAP for Study Area
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Crash Data
VDOT’s PowerBI tool provided the crash data. There was
one bicycle crash and no pedestrian crashes within the
5-year time frame of the data sourcing, however all
crashes (including persons driving vehicles) were
considered for the RSA analysis. Between 2020 and
2024, there were five severe injury crashes, 7 visible
injury crashes, and 14 nonvisible injury crashes, as
shown in Figure 9.
An overview of the injury crashes within the study area
are shown in Figure 10. There were also no fatal injury
crashes on the corridor and two visible injury crashes
involving a bicyclist in 2024. However, the address
indicated in publicly available data indicates that one of
the bike crashes on Hershberger Road may have
occurred west of the study area. The other occurred at
the Food Lion driveway entrance off Hollins Road.
Figure 10 – Overview of Study Area with injury crashes, 2020-2024
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Figure 9 – Breakdown of crash severity (2020-2024)
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Table 3 and Table 4 show an overview of crash severity and crash type location. The three highest crash locations
within the study area include Hershberger Road and Plantation Road intersection (24 of 87 crashes), 4950
Plantation Road Driveway (24 of 87 crashes), and Plantation Road and Hollins Road intersection (22 of 87
crashes). Notably, Plantation Road and Hollins Road intersection had two of the five se vere injury crashes and
4950 Plantation Road driveway had predominantly angle crashes (21 of 24 crashes).
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Table 5 shows an overview of the severe crashes where there were two fixed object – off road, one angle, and
two rear end crashes.
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Table 5 – Overview of Severe Injury Crashes, 2020-2024
Year Location Crash Type Lighting Weather
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Figure 11 shows the crash type by year where 2023 had the most crashes (21 of 87 crashes) within the study
period. Initial data review showed that showed that 63 (73 percent) of the crashes occurred during daylight hours
and 72 (82 percent) occurred during clear/cloudy conditions, as shown in Figure 12.
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Figure 12 – Lighting and weather conditions for crashes
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Assessment Findings
Area-Wide Positive Features
The study area includes some features that promote safety including traffic signals at busy intersections such as
Plantation Road/Hershberger Road and Plantation Road/Hollins Road/John Richardson Road. Also, there are
guardrails present along Plantation Road where side shoulder slopes are steep to prevent roadway departures.
Both signalized intersections have upgraded signal heads with retroreflective backplates, and the Plantation
Road/Hollins Road/John Richardson Road intersection has Flashing Yellow Arrows (FYA) for left turns all four
approaches. The RSA participants interviewed pedestrians who expressed that the community within the study
area have a desire to walk, bike, and use transit more often. Another notable enhancement is the installation of a
signal at the fire station that allows officers to activate the green light at the Plantation Road/Hershberger Road
intersection from the fire station, thereby clearing traffic queues that could obstruct fire trucks exiting the station.
Area-Wide Issues
The RSA team observed the following issues affecting pedestrian safety along the study corridor:
• Pedestrian Facilities – Throughout the entire study area there were no existing sidewalks alongside any of
the corridors or marked crosswalks at the intersections or near transit stops. Several pedestrians were
observed walking along the road in the grass or in the roadway on Plantation Road. While the law
enforcement representative was able to stop traffic for the RSA team to cross at Hollins Road and
Plantation Road, people crossing at that intersection must use the traffic green light to gauge when to
safely cross the intersection. There were also many pedestrians crossing midblock across Plantation Road
at the Walmart Neighborhood Market/Food Lion driveways.
• Bicyclist Facilities – There are currently no bicyclist facilities within the study area. However, according to
the Roanoke Valley Bikeway Plan, both Hollins Road and John Richardson Road are designated as priority
corridors and Plantation Road is designated as a vision corridor, indicating potential for future facility
development. During the RSA, Roanoke County representatives mentioned the Tinker Creek Greenway, a
shared-use path with multiple proposed alignments that could extend along Hollins Road and Plantation
Road within the study area. Additionally, a marked bike lane currently exists on Plantation Road south of
the study area within Roanoke City.
• Motor Vehicles Speeds – During the daytime field visit, vehicle speeds appeared to be above the posted
40 mph speed limit. RSA participants reported feeling uncomfortable due to the lack of pedestrian
facilities and the high vehicles speeds along Hershberger Road and Plantation Road. On Plantation Road,
the distance between signalized intersections, the cross -section width, the eastbound downhill grade of
the roadway, and minimal traffic congestion may contribute to the vehicular speeds greater than 40 mph.
The roadway has one through lane and turn lanes at the Walmart Neighborhood Market/Food Lion
driveway and Hollins Road/John Richardson Road intersections that allow for higher speeds in the
through lanes. Additionally, during the nighttime field visit (8:30 to 9:30 pm), RSA participants observed
slower speeds during dark hours.
• Lighting – The RSA team reported that overall roadway lighting infrastructure is dated and not using best
practice materials or design. The existing lighting appeared to be high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights,
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which have largely been phased out due to poor color rendering, shorter service life, and lower energy
efficiency compared to LED systems.2
• Vegetation Affecting Sight Distance and Sign Visibility – The RSA team identified numerous locations
along the corridor where encroaching vegetation limited the sight distance of vehicles and covered
existing signs.
• Access to Transit – None of the transit bus stops have boarding and alighting areas that are ADA
compliant or marked crosswalks (with appropriate visibility enhancements) to facilitate passengers
crossing Plantation Road and Hershberger Road to access those stops. Segment-specific
recommendations for crossing improvements are noted later in the report.
• Land Use and Network Connectivity – The study area has several features that concentrate vehicle trips
contributing to elevated roadway use. Plantation Road is a north/south minor arterial into the City of
Roanoke. Plantation Road and Hollins Road are heavily used vehicular routes for commuters and trucks.
Figure 13 (Left) – Photo of Plantation Road during darkness conditions (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 14 (Right) – Picture of Plantation Road and Hershberger Road intersection (Credit: VDOT)
Area-Wide Suggestions
The following suggestions are recommended within three implementation timeframes to promote pedestrian ,
bicyclist, and vehicular safety throughout the corridor. These suggestions are dependent on funding
availability, project feasibility, other local constraints, and coordination between local, state, regional, and
private entities. They should be revisited depending on funding availability and for compatibility with
concurrent improvement opportunities (e.g., roadway overlay schedules, new development, new community
facilities, and intersection upgrades). Segment-based recommendations, implementation timeframes, and
responsible parties are described later in this report and summarized in the Appendix. Concept plans for the
entire study area are shown in the Appendix.
2 Federal Highway Administration, Roadway Lighting Handbook, U.S. Dept. of Transportation, May 2023.
https://highways.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/2023-05/FHWA-Lighting-Handbook_0.pdf
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Near-term (0-2 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to trim vegetation encroaching upon existing signs and interfering
with vehicle sight distance.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to fund and install marked crosswalks on all legs of signalized
intersections.
o For each crosswalk, all curb ramps, push button locations, and accessible pedestrian signals
along the corridor need upgrades to be compliant with ADA and Public Right-of-Way
Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) requirements.
o Evaluate the signal for the installation of Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPI).
• Roanoke County to evaluate existing transit stop locations and add transit stop amenities such as
shelters, benches, signage, and lighting. Consider the installation of solar lights at existing transit stops as
an immediate recommendation.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to investigate and fund the potential for roadway reconfigurations
with pavement markings on each corridor to implement pedestrian/bicyclist facilities. See discussion for
each segment for potential roadway reconfiguration.
Long-term (5+ years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to:
o Install pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, such as sidewalks, along Plantation Road. Truck aprons
can be installed at intersections to tighten the effective curb radii with the installation of
sidewalks.
o Install bicyclist facilities along Hollins Road.
o Create a connected pedestrian/bicyclist facility network by reestablishing a trail with the
abandoned bridge via John Richardson Road west of the study area.
Figure 15 (left) – Photo of Plantation Road from Hershberger Road (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 16 (right) – Photo of pedestrian walking along Plantation Road (Credit: VDOT)
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Segment 1 – Hershberger Road, 140 Hershberger Road Driveway to Plantation Road
Figure 17 – Overview of Hershberger Road study area
Observations and Related Issues Affecting Safety
• Roadway
o The posted speed limit is 40 mph, and vehicle volumes are estimated in the 8,000 AADT
range. The roadway is two-lane undivided.
o Vertical curve north of the study area obstructs Hershberger Road/Plantation Road traffic
signal visibility for vehicles travelling southbound on Plantation Road.
• Road User Behavior
o RSA participants noticed a potential risk for pedestrian crashes adjacent to Edinburgh Square
(129 Hershberger Road) due to crossings for transit stops and to access Buckley Drive.
o West of the study area approximately 0.5 miles, Hershberger Road has a posted speed limit
of 25 mph.
• Transit
o There are two transit stops on Hershberger Road at the Edinburgh Square driveway with
locatable only by signpost.
• Land Use
o Edinburgh Square retirement community is locating on the Hershberger Road and
represents most of the residents in the study area. RSA participants mentioned people aged
65+ having difficulties using their mobility devices (e.g., wheelchairs, electric scooters) along
the roadway due to lack of sidewalk and shoulder.
o 7-Eleven convenience store is located at the intersection of Plantation Road and Hershberger
Road. RSA participants interviewed a bicyclist at the store who stated that he bikes to the
convenience store every day using Plantation Road.
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o Hershberger Road can be used to access the Friendship assisted living facility, Crossroads
Shopping Center, and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
o There are no pedestrian or bicyclist facilities present.
• Intersection(s) and Driveway(s)
o The traffic signal is upgraded with retroreflective backplates.
o 129 Hershberger Road Driveway (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks, despite transit stop.
o 140 Hershberger Road Driveway (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks, despite transit stop.
o Plantation Road (Signalized) – No marked crosswalks, pedestrian signal heads, ADA ramps,
or push buttons.
▪ North-South
• One through lane per direction
• One dedicated left-turn lane per direction
▪ East-West (single approach)
• One through lane per direction (no turn lanes)
• Lighting
o Lighting present at intersection, though limited to two luminaires on northeast and
southwest corners. No lighting along the roadway.
Figure 18 (Left) – Picture of truck turning from Hershberger Road to southbound Plantation Road (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 19 (Right) – Picture of Hershberger Road transit stop (Credit: VDOT)
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Recommendations
Near-term (0-2 years)
• Roanoke County to work with Valley Metro to fund and install transit stop improvements such as,
boarding/alighting landing areas, shelters, solar lights, and benches.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to conduct a speed study to determine the appropriate speed
limit.
o The speed limit is 25-mph approximately 0.3 miles west of the study area.
Intermediate (2-5 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to evaluate the installation of a sidewalk from Plantation Road
to Edinburgh Square.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to evaluate the possibility of a walking route to/from John
Richardson Road and Edinburgh Square using Buckley Drive.
o The connection would require right-of-way acquisition, repaving, and possibly regrading of
Buckley Road to establish ADA compliance for pedestrians.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to install a crosswalk with curb ramps for pedestrians to access
the transit stops. Crosswalk installation should be in line with treatments recommended in VDOT’s
IIM-TE-384.1 (Figure 20), which is a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) for a 2-lane 40-mph
roadway (Figure 21).
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Figure 20 – VDOT’s IIM-TE-384.1 Crosswalk Treatments for Undivided Roadways
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Figure 21 - Concept overview of Hershberger Road
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Segment 2 – Plantation Road, 5012 Plantation Road Driveway to Hollins Road/John Richardson
Road
Figure 22 – Overview of Plantation Road study area
Observations and Related Issues Affecting Safety
• Roadway
o The posted speed limit is 40 mph, and vehicle volumes are estimated in the 14,000 AADT
range. The roadway is a two-lane undivided with left and right turn lanes at driveways and
intersections.
o The current roadway configuration can be confusing for drivers travelling southbound near
the Food Lion/Walmart Neighborhood Market driveways due to unmarked lanes to indicate
turn or through lanes.
o Significant amount of heavy vehicle turning movements (industrial area east on Hollins Road
is a generator).
• Roadway User Behavior
o A VDOT speed study has been requested by Roanoke County north of the study area on
Plantation Road.
▪ The speed limit changes to 35 mph south of the study area with Roanoke City limits.
▪ City of Roanoke’s Vision Zero plan aims to reduce kinetic energy system -wide,
meaning that the future speed limit on Plantation Road may be changed to 30 mph.
o RSA participants noticed drivers distracted by smartphones at Hollins Road/John Richardson
Road intersection.
• Transit
o There are two transit stops located near the Walmart Neighborhood Market/Food Lion
driveways with no pedestrian facilities (crosswalk, curb ramps, sidewalk, etc.).
o RSA participants witnessed transit users waiting in the right turn lane for the southbound
Walmart Neighborhood Market transit stop due to steep landscape grade and blocking
vegetation.
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Figure 23 (Left) – Photo of Food Lion transit stop on Plantation Road (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 24 (Right) – Photo of pedestrian waiting at Walmart Neighborhood Market transit stop on Plantation Road (Credit: VDOT)
• Land Use
o There are several pedestrian destinations within this segment, including Walmart
Neighborhood Market, Food Lion, Domino’s Pizza, and Wolf’s Den Bar.
o Monterey Elementary school is located off Plantation Road south of the study area.
o New townhomes have been proposed for construction off Plantation Road north of the
study area.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities and Behavior
o There are no pedestrian or bicyclist facilities on this segment.
o The Tinker Creek Greenway has proposed alignments that go along Plantation Road that are
still in the planning phase.
o RSA participants were reluctant to walk on the northern part of Plantation Road in the study
area due to roadway grade, limited to no shoulders, high vehicle speeds, steep landscape
shoulder grade on the west side, and overgrown vegetation on the east side.
o RSA participants witnessed multiple pedestrians crossing midblock from transit stops to
either Walmart Neighborhood Market or Food Lion.
o Guardrails located at southwest corner of Hershberger Road intersection and northwest
corner of Hollins Road/John Richardson Road intersection are blocking pedestrian crossings
at the intersection.
• Intersection(s) and Driveway(s)
o 4950 Plantation Road Driveway (Walmart Neighborhood Market) (unsignalized) – No marked
crosswalks.
▪ North-South
• One dedicated right-turn lane per direction
• One dedicated left-turn lane per direction
• One through lane northbound
• Two through lanes southbound
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o Hollins Road/John Richardson Road (signalized) – Large intersection with no marked
crosswalks. RSA participants needed police escort to comfortably cross Plantation Road from
John Richardson Road to Hollins Road due to the lack of crosswalks, ADA ramps, pedestrian
signal heads, and push buttons.
▪ North-South
• One through lane per direction (one northbound, one southbound)
• One dedicated left-turn lane per direction
• One dedicated right-turn lane northbound
▪ East-West
• One shared through left-turn lane westbound
• One dedicated left-turn lane westbound
• One dedicated right-turn lane westbound
• Lighting
o During the nighttime portion of the RSA the lighting along the corridor was noted as older
HPS lights.
Figure 25 (Left) – Photo of truck turning from John Richardson Road to southbound Plantation Road (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 26 (Right) – Photo of vehicle turning left into Walmart Neighborhood Market from northbound Plantation Road (Credit:
VDOT)
Recommendations
Near-term (0-2 years)
• 4950 Plantation Road Driveway (unsignalized) – Roanoke County to work with VDOT to fund and
evaluate the potential installation of a new crosswalk on the north or south leg of the intersection
equipped with ADA curb ramps and a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) or RRFB (short to intermediate-
term improvements) as shown in Figure 30.
• Roanoke County to evaluate curb extensions or truck aprons at Hershberger Road and Hollins Road/John
Richardson Road intersections to reduce the large turn radii and slow turning speeds.
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Intermediate (2-5 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to evaluate multiple alternatives at the Walmart Neighborhood
Market/Food Lion driveway to accommodate for potential roadway reconfigurations:
o Dropping a lane to designate right-in right-out configuration for the intersection with the
installation of a median. VDOT had evaluated the possibility of installing a median at this
intersection as shown in Figure 29. Figure 31 has a similar configuration with a continuous
median with right-in right-out.
o Narrowing the lanes to have separated left turn lanes into each establishment prohibiting left
turns out as shown in Figure 30. This also creates a wider shoulder on the east side of Plantation
Road for pedestrians to use.
Per VDOT IIM 384.1, the recommended crosswalk treatment for a roadway with 14,000 vpd, speeds greater than
or equal to 40 mph, and crossing more than two lanes is a PHB. The concept previously developed with an RRFB
may not be the most appropriate pedestrian crossing treatment without the reduction of an additional through
lane or speed management to reduce operating speeds to 35 mph or less. Figure 27 shows the table from IIM
384.1 on crosswalk treatments for divided roadways with a red box to show the cross -section most closely
related to the previous concept developed, and green boxes to show how changes to the lane configuration or
speed management change the recommended treatment.
The proposed crosswalk is roughly 300 feet from the closest signal, meaning that the PHB may require
coordination with the Plantation Road and Hollins Road signal. Depending on the signal cycle length and number
of anticipated pedestrian activations, the PHB could potentially be coordinated on half cycle lengths. Further
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investigation into the pedestrian crossing alternatives at the driveways is needed to determine the appropriate
countermeasure based on pedestrian safety, driver compliance, and operational impact.
Figure 27 – VDOT IIM 384.1 Crosswalk Treatments for Divided Roadways
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Long-term (5+ years)
• Roanoke County to evaluate converting to alternative intersection design, potentially a 2-by-1 or turbo
roundabout at the Plantation Road/Hollins Road/John Richardson Road intersection.
Figure 28 – 2-by-1 Roundabout on Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA (Source: Nearmap)
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Figure 29 – VDOT DRAFT concept for median with RRFB plan for Plantation Road (Source: Roanoke County)
DRAFT
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Figure 30 – Overview of Plantation Road Concept
Figure 31 – Overview of Plantation Road Alternative Concept
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Segment 3 – Hollins Road, Plantation Road to Summerville Lane
Figure 32 – Overview of Hollins Road within study area
Observations and Related Issues Affecting Safety
• Roadway
o The posted speed limit is 45 mph, and
vehicle volumes are estimated in the 6,000
AADT range.
o The roadway is four-lane undivided with
turn lanes common at intersections –
traffic volumes are significantly less than
what can be supported by a roadway of
this configuration, allowing for high
vehicular speeds due to low utilization.
• Road User Behavior
o There is no left turn lane for drivers to use
when entering the Food Lion southern
driveway entrance.
• Land Use
o There is a mix of residential and
commercial in this segment, with the
commercial concentrated on the north
side with a Food Lion plaza.
o There are new residential subdivisions
planned about 2.3 miles northeast of the
study area along both Sanderson Drive
and Shadwell Drive.
Figure 33 – Tinker Creek Greenway Subarea 3 option
(2018 Roanoke Valley Greenway Plan)
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o The existing golf range on the south side of the corridor is for sale.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
o There are no pedestrian or bicycle facilities.
o The Tinker Creek Greenway has a potential alignment along Hollins Road, but is still in
planning as shown in Figure 33.
• Intersection(s)
o Food Lion driveway (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks
o Summerville Lane (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks
Figure 34 (Left) – Photo of Hollins Road from southern grass area (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 35 (Right) – Photo of Food Lion plaza driveway (Credit: VDOT)
Recommendations
Near-term (0-2 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to evaluate the roadway reconfiguration using pavement
marking to designate a left turn lane into the Food Lion shopping center and remove a lane
eastbound as shown in Figure 36. Changes to the roadway configuration would likely be done
alongside routine repaving. The VDOT standard for turn lanes requires a 100-foot taper and 100 feet
of storage length for vehicle queueing, though it is possible to shorten the storage length via a
design waiver. Given the dual left turn lanes, reducing the storage length for the left turn lane may
be feasible.
Long-term (5+ years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to fund and evaluate roadway reconfiguration of lanes/lane widths
to include sidewalks and bike lanes along Hollins Road.
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Figure 36 – Concept overview of Hollins Road
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Segment 4 – John Richardson Road, Plantation Road to Carvin Creek
Figure 37 – Overview of John Richardson Drive within study area
Observations and Related Issues Affecting Safety
• Roadway
o The posted speed limit is 25 mph (according to VDOT Speed Limit Maps), and vehicle
volumes are estimated within the 1,100 AADT range. The roadway is two-lane undivided with
no marked centerline.
• Land Use
o The segment is commercial with Walmart Neighborhood Market being located on the north
side.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
o There are no pedestrian or bicyclist facilities on the corridor.
• Intersection(s)
o Plantation Road (Signalized) – No marked crosswalks. RSA participants found it difficult to
cross for the northwest corner of the intersection due to the existing guardrail.
o Buckley Drive (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks.
Figure 38 (Left) – Photo of truck turning from John Richardson Road onto southbound Plantation Road (Credit: VDOT)
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Figure 39 (Right) – Photo of wide side street approach of Buckley Drive (Credit: VDOT)
Recommendations
Near-Term (0-2 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to install speed limit (25 mph) signs.
Long-Term (5+ years)
• Roanoke County to consider rebuilding abandoned bridge west of study area on John Richardson to
provide direct access to Friendship assisted living facility and neighborhoods west.
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Segment 5 – Buckley Drive, John Richardson Road to 140 Hershberger Road Driveway
Figure 40 – Overview of Buckley Drive
Observations and Related Issues Affecting Safety
• Roadway
o There was no posted speed limit, and vehicle volume in the 90 AADT range. The roadway is
two-lane undivided with no marked centerline.
o The roadway is gravel/rough terrain making it difficult for pedestrians with disabilities to
walk through.
o Buckley Drive right-of-way ends near the west turning bend.
• Land Use
o There is an unused facility located on the corridor that is for sale for commercial use.
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
o There are no pedestrian or bicyclist facilities although RSA participants found signs of
pedestrian use on the corridor.
• Intersection(s)
o Hershberger Road (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks.
o John Richardson Road (Unsignalized) – No marked crosswalks. RSA participants noticed very
large side street approach.
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 39
Figure 41 (Left) – Photo of foliage covering signage on Buckley Drive (Credit: VDOT)
Figure 42 (Right) – Photo of roadway conditions on Buckley Drive (Credit: VDOT)
Recommendations
Near-Term (0-2 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to trim vegetation encroaching on existing signs and interfering
with vehicle sight distance.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to install pedestrian warning signs when entering Buckley Drive.
• Roanoke County to evaluate the installation of curb extensions (temporary) at the Buckley Drive/John
Richardson Road approach to reduce vehicle speeds when turning. This improvement can be paired with
a new stop line and relocation of the stop sign.
Intermediate (2-5 years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to repave the intersection to eliminate potholes.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT to evaluate narrowing wide driveways and side street approaches
using curb extensions as shown in Figure 43.
Long-Term (5+ years)
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT, Edinburgh Square, and Buckley Drive old skate center property
owner to potentially convert the corridor for pedestrian/bicyclist use.
• Roanoke County to work with VDOT acquire right-of-way from 140 Hershberger Road property owner to
connect Buckley Road and Hershberger Road.
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 40
Figure 43 – Curb extension pavement markings for Buckley Drive and John Richardson Road
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 41
Next Steps
The findings of the RSA should be revisited on a recurring basis. Roanoke County may consider refreshing or
revising the RSA process every 5 years. By developing performance measures for ongoing evaluation and review,
the County can track progress made at sites discussed by the RSA. Metrics can include the number of sites
improved or the percent change in pedestrian crash rates over three or more years. The County and VDOT may
also consider short-term and pilot projects to demonstrate and further evaluate concepts noted within this
report. These may include the implementation of midblock crossings, rapid rectangular flashing beacons (RRFB)
or a pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB), and lane reconfigurations.
Funding Opportunities
In addition to local funding, the County should work with other agencies such as VDOT, VDH, DRPT, and other
parties for funding opportunities—like transit route and facility updates and spot safety improvements —and the
long-range planning process to bundle and coordinate project development of safety measures. See examples of
previous projects in the SMART SCALE portal at https://smartportal.virginiahb2.org/#/public/apps.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP): The goal of the state-funded HSIP, is to achieve a significant
reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads, including non -State-owned public roads and
roads on tribal lands. The HSIP requires a data-driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety on all
public roads that focuses on performance. For more information see
https://www.virginiadot.org/business/ted_app_pro.asp. In order for Roanoke County to apply funding for
projects, they must be submitted through the correlating VDOT district.
SMART SCALE: SMART SCALE is about picking the right transportation projects for funding and ensuring the
best use of limited tax dollars. It evaluates potential transportation projects based on key factors like how they
improve safety, reduce congestion, increase acces sibility, contribute to economic development, promote efficient
land use, and affect the environment.
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): The TA program is intended to help local sponsors fund
community-based projects that expand nonmotorized travel choices and enhance the transportation experience
by improving the cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of the transportation infrastructure. The program
does not fund traditional roadway projects or provide maintenance for these facilities. Instead, it focuses on
providing pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community improvements and mitigating the negative impacts of the
highway system. For more information see: https://www.virginiadot.org/business/prenhancegrants.asp.
Appendix
This appendix contains the following items related to the RSA:
• Segment Implementation Recommendations
• Concepts for Study Area
• RSA Agenda
• Presentation Slides
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 42
Segment Implementation Recommendations
Location Timeframe Recommendation Responsible Group(s)
Corridor-wide
Near-term Trim vegetation encroaching existing signs and
interfering with vehicle sign distance. VDOT
Near-term
Install marked crosswalk with curb ramps, push buttons,
accessible pedestrian signals on all legs of signalized
intersections.
VDOT
Near-term
evaluate existing transit stop locations relative to
marked pedestrian crossings and add transit stop
amenities such as shelters, benches, signage, and
lighting.
Roanoke County and Valley
Metro
Near-term Consider the installation of solar lights at existing
transit stops as an immediate recommendation. Roanoke County
Near-term
Investigate the potential for roadway reconfigurations
with pavement markings on each corridor to implement
pedestrian/bicyclist facilities.
VDOT
Long-term
Install pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, such as
sidewalks, along Plantation Road. Truck aprons can be
installed at intersections to tighten the effective curb
radii with the installation of sidewalks.
VDOT and Roanoke County
Long-term
Create a connected pedestrian/bicyclist facility network
by reestablishing a trail with the abandoned bridge via
John Richardson Road west of the study area.
VDOT
Segment 1:
Hershberger
Road, 140
Hershberger
Road Driveway
to Plantation
Road
Near-term Install transit stop improvements such as,
boarding/alighting landings, shelters, and benches.
Roanoke County and Valley
Metro
Near-term Conduct a speed study to determine the appropriate
speed limit. VDOT
Mid-term Evaluate the installation of a sidewalk from Plantation
Road to Edinburgh Square. VDOT
Mid-term Evaluate the possibility of a walking route to/from
Edinburgh Square using Buckley Drive. VDOT and Roanoke County
Mid-term Install a crosswalk for pedestrians to access the transit
stops. VDOT and Roanoke County
Segment 2:
Plantation
Road, 5012
Plantation Road
Driveway to
Hollins
Road/John
Richardson
Road
Near-term
Evaluate the potential installation of a new crosswalk
on the north or south leg of the intersection equipped
with ADA curb ramps and a PHB or RRFB
VDOT and Roanoke County
Near-term Evaluate curb extensions at Hershberger Road and
Hollins Road/John Richardson Road intersections VDOT and Roanoke County
Mid-term
Evaluate multiple alternatives at the Walmart
Neighborhood Market/Food Lion driveway to
accommodate for potential roadway reconfigurations
VDOT
Long-term
Evaluate converting to alternative intersection design,
potentially a roundabout at the Plantation Road/Hollins
Road/John Richardson Road intersection
VDOT and Roanoke County
Segment 3:
Hollins Road,
Plantation Road
to Summerville
Lane
Near-term
Evaluate the roadway reconfiguration using pavement
marking to designate a left turn lane into the Food Lion
shopping center and remove a lane eastbound
VDOT
Long-term Evaluate roadway reconfiguration of lanes/lane widths
to include sidewalks and bike lanes VDOT
Segment 4:
John
Richardson
Road,
Plantation Road
to Carvin Creek
Near-term Install speed limit (25 mph) signs. VDOT
Long-term
Consider rebuilding abandoned bridge west of study
area on John Richardson to provide direct access to
Friendship assisted living facility
VDOT
Segment 5:
Buckley Drive, Near-term Trim vegetation encroaching on existing signs and
interfering with vehicle sight distance. VDOT
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 43
Location Timeframe Recommendation Responsible Group(s)
140
Hershberger
Road Driveway
to John
Richardson
Road
Near-term Install pedestrian warning signs when entering Buckley
Drive. VDOT
Near-term Evaluate the installation of curb extensions (temporary)
at the Buckley Drive/John Richardson Road approach Roanoke County
Mid-term
Evaluate the installation of curb extensions (temporary
or permanent) at the Buckley Drive/John Richardson
Road approach
VDOT
Mid-term Repave the intersection to eliminate potholes. VDOT
Mid-term Evaluate narrowing wide driveways and side street
approaches using curb extensions VDOT
Long-term
Acquire right-of-way from 140 Hershberger Road
property owner to connect Buckley Road and
Hershberger Road. VDOT and Roanoke County
Long-term
Work with Edinburgh Square and Buckley Drive old
skate center property owner to potentially convert the
corridor for pedestrian/bicyclist use
VDOT and Roanoke County
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 44
RSA Agenda
PATHS Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment Agenda
May 29, 2025
Roanoke, VA (Plantation Road)
Thursday, May 29
Meeting Location: 150 Hershberger Rd, Hollins, VA 24019
9:00 – 10:30 AM RSA Kick-Off Meeting
• Introduction of stakeholders and RSA team
• Introduction of RSA process
• Pedestrian safety overview
• Overview of study area
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Begin Detailed Field Observations
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 PM Continued Detailed Field Observations
3:00 – 5:00 PM Second half of field observations
• Summarize issues by location
• Identify potential countermeasures
• Discuss next steps
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening - Optional Nighttime Field Observations
• Meet at Food Lion on Plantation Road
• Wear PPE (i.e. high visibility vest, etc.) as directed by facilitator
Plantation Road + Surrounding Area
PATHS Pedestrian RSA Report 45
Presentation
The following pages include the presentation slides used throughout both RSA sessions.
Welcome
▪Taylor Bonner –540-847-1025
▪Annette Oudom –423-863-4586
Introductions
▪Your name
▪Who you represent or what you do
▪Prior experience with a road safety audit/assessment?
▪In what ways do you see transportation affecting health
equity?
Good Morning!
Agenda
9:00 – 10:30 AM RSA Kick-Off Meeting
•Introduction of stakeholders and RSA team
•Introduction to the RSA process
•Pedestrian safety overview
•Overview of study area
10:30 – 12:00 PM Begin Detailed Field Observations
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch break
1:00 – 3:00 PM Continued Detailed Site Review
3:00 – 5:00 PM Recap of Field Observations
•Summarize issues by location
•Identify potential countermeasures
•Discuss next steps
8:00 – 9:00 PM Nighttime Field Review (optional)
•PATHS (Prioritizing Active Transportation, Health and Safety) is the collaborative effort between the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Health.
•The collaboration seeks to enhance walkability for improved safety and more equitable public health outcomes.
What is
PATHS?
https://virginiapaths.org/
Overall PATHS RSA Objectives
▪Enhance understanding about role of health equity, crash risk, and unique vulnerabilities of pedestrians
▪Engage with a variety of stakeholders to expand perspectives on pedestrian safety needs
▪Identify and prioritize specific locations, along a set of select roadways in the area, where crash risk may be highest for pedestrians
▪Discuss potential countermeasures and safety improvements for priority locations
▪Increase staff confidence and skills for future road safety assessments, focused on pedestrian safety
What is an RSA?
A formal safety performance evaluation of an
existing or future road or intersection by an
independent, multidisciplinary team.
What is a Road Safety Audit / Assessment
(RSA)?
Road Environment
Factors (28%)
Vehicle
Factors (8%)
Human
Factors (95%)
4%
24%67%4%
4%
TYPICAL REPORTED CRASH CAUSES
Why do we need RSAs?
How are RSAs conducted?
FHWA Resources for Remote/Hybrid RSA >> https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/rsa/resources/docs/FHWA-SA-21-
025_RSA_FHWA_STEP_preparation_packet_v4.pdf
▪There are key distinctions between tools like Walking Audits,
corridor studies, etc.
▪RSAs look for elements of the road that may present a safety
concern: to what extent, to which road users, and under what
circumstances?
▪Identify opportunities exist to eliminate or mitigate identified
safety concerns.
▪Not focused on encouragement or enforcement activities and
comfort (though may be acknowledged).
▪All evaluations have their role, and one can inform the other
and continue progress towards a safer roadway.
RSAs are Different than other Safety or
Walkability Evaluations
RSAs Support Other Goals
What is the Safe
System
Approach?
▪Holistic approach to
addressing safety on
our roadway system
▪Recognizes complexity
of transportation
safety
▪Every element of our
roadway system is
intertwined
6 Safe System
Principles
What's Different About Safe System?
Source: FHWA Pedestrian and Bicyclist Focused Approach to Safety
Traditional approach Safe System approach
Prevent death and serious injuriesPrevent crashes
Improve human behavior
Control speeding
Individuals are responsible
React based on crash history
Design for human mistakes/limitations
Reduce system kinetic energy
Proactively identify and address risks
Share responsibility
Safer Road Users
Encourage safe and responsible behavior by all people
who use our transportation system
▪Driving under the influence
▪Seat belt use
▪Speeding
▪Yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists
▪Distracted driving
Certain road users are more vulnerable to impacts of a
crash (pedestrians, bicyclists, older and younger road
users)
Safer Speeds
Source: FHWA
What makes drivers feel like they are driving
too slowly?
Source: NCHRP Report 600: Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems
Safer Roads
Safe roads are designed and operated to:
1.Prevent crashes among all users
2.Keep impacts on the human body at tolerable
levels
Avoiding crashes involves:
Separating users in space
Separating users in time
Increasing attentiveness and awareness
Safer Vehicles
Active safety
Measures to reduce the chance
of a crash occurring
•Lane departure warning
•Autonomous emergency
braking
Passive safety
Protective systems for
when crashes do occur
•Seatbelts and airbags
•Crash-absorbing vehicle
crumple zones
Post-Crash Care
Vital post-crash actions include:
First responders Medical care Crash
investigation
Traffic incident
management
Justice
Safe System Approach creates redundancy
The “Swiss Cheese Model” of redundancy
creates layers of protection
Death and serious injuries only happen
when all layers fail
Post-crash
care
Safe roads
Safe
speeds
Safe
vehicles
Safe road
users
Post-crash
care
Safe roads
Safe
speeds
Safe
vehicles
Safe road
users
Source: FHWA
2022-2026 Virginia State Highway Safety Plan
Walkability: Communities that encourage
pedestrian activity and expand transportation
access to people of all ages and abilities.
Active Transportation/Active Mobility: The
transport of people or goods, through non-
motorized means, based around human physical
activity. The best-known forms of active mobility
are walking and cycling, though other modes
include running, skateboarding, kick scooters and
roller skates.
Key
Terms
Health Equity: Every person has the opportunity to
attain their full health potential’ and no one is
disadvantaged from achieving this potential because
of social position or other socially determined
circumstances.
Transportation Justice: An equitable transportation
system where all users have access to safe, reliable,
and affordable modes of transportation including
public transit, walking, biking, and other micro-
mobility options such as e-scooters.
Key
Terms
Active Transportation + Health
Equity + Transportation Safety =
Improved walkability and public
health outcomes
Why focus on
safety as a key
factor for
improving
walkability in
Virginia?
Data Source:
(1)NHSTA
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Virginia
Pedestrian
Safety Action
Plan (PSAP) -
2018
3 Major Components
1 – VDOT Policy Recommendations to
ensure pedestrian safety
2 – Safety Analysis to determine
which specific road locations pose the
greatest risk for pedestrians
3 – Pedestrian safety countermeasure
recommendations
Safety Analysis – Crash Clusters and Priority
Corridors
Crash clusters
•Density map of actual crash locations
•Look back
Priority Corridors
•Top ranked corridors based on scoring criteria that used various data sources indicating pedestrian presence or risk
•Predictive
Crash Cluster
Priority Corridors
PSAP Online Mapping Tool -
http://bit.ly/VDOTPSAP
PSAP Corridors
Virginia Pedestrian and
Bicyclist Safety Action Plan
(PBSAP) Priority Corridors
Top 1% Statewide Corridors
Top 5% Statewide Corridors
Roanoke Corridors
•Hershberger Road is a Top 5% segment between Friends Way and Plantation
Road
•Plantation Road is a Top 1% segment between Hershberger Road and Fleming
Avenue
•Hollins Road is a Top 5% segment between Plantation Road and driveway north
of Tinker Creek Bridge
Questions?
Plantation Road
RSA Site Overview
Roanoke County High Injury Network
Roanoke County Priority Corridors
▪Hershberger Rd: 490 ft, 2 thru lanes, 40 mph
▪Plantation Rd: 1,180 ft, 2 thru lanes, 40 mph
▪Hollins Rd: 1,000 ft, 4 thru lanes, 45 mph
▪Johns Richardson Road: 760 ft, 2 thru lanes with no
centerline present, no posted speed limit
▪Buckley Dr: 930 ft, 2 thru lanes with no centerline present,
no posted speed limit
Getting to Know the Corridor
▪Land use adjacent to corridors – Commercial, Civic, Single Family
Residential
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▪2 Bus Stops along Hershberger Road
▪Transit Route 25
▪Transit Route 26
Transit Routes & Stops
▪No pedestrian facilities present
Pedestrian Facilities
Bicyclist Facilities
▪Corridor’s adjacent census tracts showing ‘Very Low’ levels of HOI
▪Index made of four profiles – Community Environmental, Consumer
Opportunity, Economic Opportunity, and Wellness Disparity
Health Opportunity Index
Cost Burdened Households
Households with No Vehicles
Population below Poverty Level
Population Age 65+
Population with Any Disability
What else do we know about the
community’s health profile?
What are the corridor’s community assets?
Key destinations, services, and resources?
What do we know about pending
development(s)?
Plantation Road RSA
Crash Data Review
Total Crashes Along Corridor
(January 2020 – December 2024)
▪87 total crashes
▪26 injury crashes
▪4 severe injury crashes
▪No fatal crashes
Crashes by Severity
(January 2020 – December 2024)
PDO. Property Damage Only,
61, 70%
C. Nonvisible Injury, 14, 16%
B. Visible Injury, 7, 8%
A. Severe Injury, 5, 6%
Crash Type by Year
(January 2020 – December 2024)
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Head On
Deer
Other
Sideswipe - Opposite Direction
Sideswipe - Same Direction
Fixed Object - Off Road
Rear End
Angle
Crash Type Light and Weather Condition
(January 2020 – December 2024)
Clear/Cloudy,
72, 83%
Rain, 11, 13%
Mist, 3, 3%Sleet/Hail, 1, 1%
Daylight, 63,
73%
Darkness -
Road Lighted,
13, 15%
Dusk, 6, 7%
Darkness - Road Not Lighted, 4, 5%
Plantation Road RSA Field Map Packet
Site Observations
❑What do you see?
❑Who is travelling along or crossing the roadway(s)?
❑Where are people going?
❑Are conditions likely to change along the sites? If so, how?
❑What are the better existing design features or design elements
for pedestrian/bicycle safety at the sites?
❑What safety issues are you observing?
❑Do you need additional information?
Observe and record what you see for physical elements and behaviors that may affect pedestrian safety along
Plantation Road:
❑Presence and continuity of facilities (ped and transit)
❑Sidewalks
❑Curb ramps
❑Bus stop
❑Bus stop shelter
❑Paved trail
❑Informal paths (e.g. “goat paths”)
❑Quality of facilities (ped and transit)
❑Overhead lighting
❑Visibility of expected pedestrians
❑Driveways and other conflicts
❑Signs
❑Pavement markings
❑Signals: pedestrian signals and phase timing
❑Destinations (e.g. businesses, schools, recreation, homes)
❑Observed traffic behaviors, including speeding, turning movements, and gaps in traffic
❑Observed pedestrian behaviors (travel and crossings)
Field Visit Guidance
Location
Physical Environment / Infrastructure
Presence/Placement Quality/Condition Connectivity/
Consistency Visibility Lighting Transit
Universal
Considerations for
Study Area
• Do facilities address
ped and bike needs,
including those with
disabilities?
• If future changes are
proposed to the
transportation system
or surrounding land
use, will those needs
still be met?
• Are ped and bike
facilities in good
condition and
accommodate users
with disabilities?
• Are safe,
continuous, and
convenient ped and
bike routes provided
throughout the
study area?
• Do obstructions
block the view of
roadway users?
• What obstructions
block the view of
pedestrian and
bicycle facilities (e.g.,
crosswalks, traffic
control devices,
signs)?
• Does the sun
create visibility
issues at certain
times of day?
• Are ped and
bike facilities
well-lit?
• Can peds
and bikes be
seen by
motorists
during dark
conditions?
• How does
transit
infrastructure
interact with
ped and bike
facilities?
Along Street
(including
driveways)
• How are peds and
bikes accommodated
on both sides of the
road?
• Are facilities shared,
separate, or buffered?
• What is the comfort
level for users?
• Are ped and bike
facilities appropriate
for the adjacent land
use?
• Do parked vehicles
obstruct ped paths?
• Does parking
adversely affect bike
safety?
• Are the bike/ped
facilities in good
condition and well-
maintained?
• Are there obstacles
(e.g. utility poles or
signs) in the middle of
the sidewalk?
• Are the sidewalks
wide enough for two
people to walk
together?
• Does vegetation or
debris infringe on
pedestrian or
bicyclists facilities?
• Is the pavement free
of obstacles (e.g.,
potholes, drainage
grates, longitudinal
joints)?
• How are peds
accommodated at
driveways/ access
points?
• Are ped walkways
continuous?
• Are bike routes
continuous?
• Are there
obstructions
blocking the driver’s
view of peds and
bikes?
• Are driveways
designed with peds
and bikes in mind
(e.g., less driveway
density, access
management,
proper signage,
pavement markings,
etc.)?
• Are
sidewalks and
bicycle
facilities
adequately
lit?
• Are there
sufficient
boarding
areas (5 feet
along curb, 8
feet
perpendicular
to curb line)
and visibility
at transit
stops?
• Do ped and
bike facilities
connect to
transit stops?
Location
Physical Environment / Infrastructure
Presence/
Placement Quality/Condition Connectivity/
Consistency Visibility Lighting Transit
Mid-Block Crossing
(marked)
• Are there
crossing
enhancements?
• What are the
distances between
the mid-block
crossing and other
marked
crosswalks?
• Are signs and
pavement
markings in good
condition and
visible/legible?
• Does this
crossing lead
to/from a
ped/bike
generator?
• Are there
obstructions
blocking the view
of signs or
pavement
markings?
• Do horizontal or
vertical curves
impede adequate
sight distance
between drivers
and peds/bikes?
• Are pedestrian
crossings
adequately lit?
• Is there a transit
stop located mid-
block?
• Are transit users
crossing mid-
block to get
to/from the transit
stop?
Observed Mid-
Block Crossings
(unmarked)
• Are crossings
isolated or a
frequent route
used by
pedestrians or
bicyclists?
N/A
• How far is it to
the nearest
controlled
crossing?
• Why are peds/
bikes crossing
mid-block and not
at the closest
marked crossing?
• Are there
generators that
lead to
pedestrians and
bicyclists crossing
mid-block?
• Are there
obstructions
blocking the view
of pedestrians and
bicyclists?
• Does this section
of roadway have
lights?
• Are mid-block
crossings
occurring near
transit stops?
Location
Physical Environment / Infrastructure
Presence/ Placement Quality/Condition Connectivity/
Consistency Visibility Lighting Transit
Intersections
• How are peds and
bikes accommodated
(e.g., accessible ped
signal, bike box,
high-vis crosswalks,
bike signal)?
• What intersection
characteristics
increase/decrease
ped and bike safety
(e.g., channelized
right turns, large cub
radii, wide crossing
distances, right-turn-
on-red)?
• How many legs
have a crosswalk and
what is the
condition?
• Are ped push
buttons accessible,
with a locator tone,
properly located and
connected to the
walkway, and
functioning correctly?
• Are curb ramps in
good condition and
ADA-compliant for
each crosswalk or
does a single curb
ramp serve both
crosswalks?
• Are intersection
enhancements to
signs, pavement
markings, and signals
consistent across
intersections in the
study area?
• Do crosswalks line
up with sidewalks?
• Can peds, bikes,
and drivers see each
other at all
intersection legs?
• Are there utility
poles, signs or other
objects blocking the
view of traffic?
• Do skewed
intersections direct
drivers' focus away
from peds?
• Is the lighting
adequate at all
corners of the
intersection?
• Do ped and bike
facilities connect to
transit stops?
• Are transit stops on
the near or far side
of the intersection?
Shared Use
Paths and
Grade-
Separated
Crossings
• Do bicyclists have
adequate space to
ride comfortably (e.g.,
horizontal and
vertical clearance at
tunnels and bridges,
construction zones,
guardrails, fences)?
• Do pedestrians
have sufficient width
to walk comfortably
and is access to the
facility accessible to
individuals with
disabilities?
• Does the condition
of the facility
promote personal
safety?
• What material is the
structure
(freeze/thaw)?
• Are the grades and
cross slopes
accessible to
individuals with
disabilities?
• Is there adequate
drainage?
• Does wildlife affect
comfort levels?
• Are sideslopes
adequate for bicycles
to return to the
roadway in the event
of a lane departure?
• Are facilities
properly maintained
(free of vegetation,
• Are bike facility
transition areas
designed
appropriately with
logical termini or do
they end abruptly,
potentially
contributing to
sudden and difficult
merges, uncontrolled
crossings, or
behaviors such as
wrong-way riding?
• How is access
provided to
destinations if grade-
separated?
• Is the facility
connected to other
ped facilities in the
area?
• Does poor visibility
compromise personal
safety?
• Does the speed of
users affect their
ability to see and
react to shared use
path connections?
• Is adequate
lighting provided?
• Are connections to
transit provided?
Location
Traffic Control Devices
Signs and
pavement markings Signals Compliance?
Universal Considerations for Study
Area
• Are signs and pavement markings
for pedestrian and bicycle facilities
present and effective?
• Are pedestrians and bicyclists
accommodated at signals through
adequate signal timing and phasing?
• Are pedestrian push buttons
accessible, with a locator tone,
properly located and connected to the
walkway, and functioning correctly?
• Do motorists, pedestrians, and
bicyclists follow traffic laws?
Along Street
(including driveways)
• Are bicycle pavement markings
adequate?N/A N/A
Mid-Block Crossing (marked)
• Are crossing points for pedestrians
properly signed and/or marked? Are
curb ramps provided?
• Are there signage enhancements for
the crossing, such as RRFBs or flashing
beacons?
• Are there any devices (i.e., PHB or
signalization) to control the crossings?
• If so, are pedestrian push buttons
accessible, with a locator tone,
properly located and connected to the
walkway, and functioning correctly?
• Are drivers, pedestrians, and
bicyclists compliant with traffic control
devices?
• Are drivers yielding to pedestrians?
• Are bicyclists yielding to pedestrians?
Intersections
• Is paint on stop bars and crosswalks
worn, or are signs worn, missing, or
damaged?
• Are there sign or pavement marking
enhancements?
• How long is the pedestrian or bicycle
signal? Is there enough time to cross?
• Is there a pedestrian countdown
and/or bicycle signal?
• Do pedestrians and bicyclists use
push buttons to actuate a crossing?
• Is there a leading pedestrian interval
(LPI)? Is it accessible to pedestrians
with vision disabilities? Are bikes
allowed to utilize the early start?
• Are there restrictions on turning-
movements, like no right-turn-on-red?
• How long do pedestrians have to
wait in between signals?
• Do vehicles have protected or
permitted left-turn control?
• Are drivers, pedestrians, and
bicyclists compliant with traffic control
devices?
• Are drivers yielding to pedestrians
(especially at right-turn)?
• Are bicyclists yielding to pedestrians?
Shared Use Paths and Grade-
Separated Crossings
• Do signs provide wayfinding or
advance warning of at-grade
intersections?
N/A N/A
Location Operations / Interactions / Behaviors
Characteristics Mode Behavior Interactions of Modes
Universal Considerations for Study
Area
• Are design, posted, and operating
traffic speeds compatible with
pedestrian and bicyclist safety?
• Is the safety of children in school
zones adequately considered?
• Do pedestrians or motorists regularly
misuse or ignore pedestrian facilities?
• Are drivers, pedestrians, and
bicyclists behaving in a safe, compliant
manner?
• Are behaviors systemic across the
network or at isolated locations?
• Do roadway users look/scan for
other travel modes?
• Are drivers and bicyclists yielding to
pedestrians at crossings?
• Do drivers allow extra space or
reduce speeds when overtaking or
driving near bicyclists?
• How do pedestrians and bicyclists
interact with transit facilities?
Along Street
(including driveways)
• Do scooters, bicycles, skateboards,
or non-motorized vehicles create
hazards for pedestrians (e.g.,
operating or parking on sidewalk)?
• Are vehicles traveling at appropriate
speeds?
• If available, are bicyclists using their
dedicated facilities?
• Are drivers yielding to pedestrians at
driveways?
• Are there conflicts between bicycles
and pedestrians on sidewalks?
Mid-Block Crossing (marked)• What are vehicle speeds?
• What are traffic volumes?
• Are people using the mid-block
crossing?
• Are drivers yielding to pedestrians or
bicyclists in the crosswalk?
• Are the physical environment and
traffic control devices adequate for a
safe crossing?
Observed Mid-Block Crossings
(uncontrolled)• What are vehicle speeds?• Are pedestrians and bicyclists
waiting for gaps?
• Are drivers expecting crossing
pedestrians or bicyclists?
Intersections
• What are vehicle speeds?
• What are vehicle, pedestrian, and
bicycle volumes at the intersection?
• Are drivers stopping in the
crosswalk?
• Are pedestrians crossing with or
against the pedestrian signal, if
present?
• Do pedestrians and bicyclists use
push buttons to actuate a crossing?
• Is it clear between roadway users
who has the right-of-way and is there
compliance?
• Do drivers yield to pedestrians and
bicyclists when turning right or left?
Shared Use Paths and Grade-
Separated Crossings
• Is there a mix of grade-separated
and at-grade crossings?
• Do pedestrians walk in a way that
blocks the path for other users?
• Are bicyclist speeds too fast for
conditions?
• Does a mix of grade-separated and
at-grade intersections influence
behavior (e.g., higher speeds, less
expectancy of crossing conflicts)?
• Are there pavement markings that
separate users? How are such
separations communicated to
pedestrians with vision disabilities?
• What are the levels of comfort for
users?
Crash Records by Crash ID and Map Segment
(Reported Injury Crashes, 2020-2024)
Crash ID Type Date Time Injury Severity Location Lighting Condition
1 Angle 05/04/2020 17:39 Visible Injury Driveway Daylight
2 Fixed Object 07/15/2021 16:54 Severe Injury Main-Line Roadway Daylight
3 Head On 05/10/2022 19:29 Visible Injury Main-Line Roadway Dusk
4 Angle 08/05/2022 14:08 Visible Injury Intersection Related Daylight
5 Angle 01/07/2023 12:41 Visible Injury Main-Line Roadway Daylight
6 Rear End 01/31/2023 19:46 Severe Injury Intersection Related Darkness
7 Angle 05/03/2023 5:49 Severe Injury Intersection Related Dawn
8 Rear End 07/24/2023 17:47 Severe Injury Intersection Related Daylight
9 Angle 07/24/2023 15:25 Visible Injury Intersection Related Daylight
10 Fixed Object 10/10/2024 17:25 Visible Injury Main-Line Roadway Dusk
Signalized Intersection
Stop-Controlled Approach
Bus Stop
K. Fatal Injury
A. Severe Injury
B. Visible Injury
C. Nonvisible Injury
Reminders in the Field
❑Wear your PPE
❑Stay within visible range of the facilitator and with the group
❑If you must leave, notify the facilitators
❑Do not create unsafe situations
❑Ask passersby to complete survey (1-2 minutes)
❑Meet at identified locations
Plantation Road and Surrounding Area
Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment
Roanoke County 200 Plan Amendment
May 26th, 2026
Virginia Walkability Action Institute (VWAI)
2025 Cohort
•9 month program (January to September 2025) including:
•Two in-person sessions in Richmond
•Regular online technical assistance, distance learning, and office hours meetings
•Site visit by VWAI staff
•Opportunity to apply for special project funding
•Traveled to Richmond for funding pitch and was awarded $8k
•Main goal for the program is for each team to create an action plan to improve walkability in their community
•Roanoke Team was consisted of staff from Roanoke County Planning and Development Services,
VDOT, RVARC, and Valley Metro
•Other participating teams were from Richmond, Charlottesville/Albemarle County, Danville, and Alexandria
VWAI Study Area
Edinburgh
Square
7-11
Walmart
Roanoke
Market
Food Lion
North
County Fire
and Rescue
Bus Stops
Study Needs Justification
•Identified in multiple Roanoke
County and VDOT studies
•Safe Streets and Roads for
All High Crash Corridor
•VDOT Bike and Pedestrian
Safety Action Plan top 1%
statewide need
•Significant VTrans needs
•Businesses, transit stops, and
housing in the area generate
significant pedestrian activity
Public Information Office
•Purpose of Survey: Engage the
community to identify the issues
they face in the corridor
•211 paper surveys and flyers
were mailed to property owners
and occupants
•Additional surveys were
distributed by hand to
Edinburgh Square, Walmart,
Food Lion, and 7-11
•Conducted focus group at
Edinburgh Square
•51 Responses
May 2025 Survey
May 2025 Survey Results
•Comment highlights:
•Would love to be able
to walk to stores
•Not able to afford a
car, must pay bus fare
both ways to Food
Lion/Walmart
May 2025 Survey Results
Comment highlights:
•“People walking in the roads
and riding wheelchairs in the
road. We need sidewalks so
people can walk and ride the
wheelchairs”
•“No sidewalk or level area. As
a senior with a tremor
condition, it can be difficult to
walk on uneven ground.”
May 2025 Survey Results
What safety issues and difficulties do you perceive when traveling in
the study area?
•Performed May 29th, 2025
•Included representatives from
Roanoke County
Planning/Development
Services, VDOT, Virginia
Department of Health,
Roanoke County Police,
Roanoke Valley Greenway
Commission, Valley Metro, and
Bike/Bus advocacy groups
•Held classroom portion at North
County Fire and Rescue
•Group conducted observations
throughout the study area
Road Safety Assessment
•Background on study area
•Roadway characteristics, crash data,
demographics, summary of surveys
•Detailed assessment findings
•Area-wide issues such as lack of
bike/ped facilities, high vehicle
speeds, lack of lighting, vegetation
blocking sight distance, difficulty
accessing transit
•Gave near term (0-2 years),
intermediate (2-5 years) and Long-term
(5+ years recommendations) for each
segment
RSA Report
RSA Report: Recommendation Examples
•Near-term (0-2 years)
•Transit stop improvements (landing areas, shelters, solar lights, benches)
•Speed studies
•Vegetation trimming for sight distance improvement
•Install crosswalks
•Install signage
•Lane reconfiguration
•Intermediate (2-5 years)
•Install crosswalks with median island and/or RRFB
•Install sidewalks
•Long-term (5+ years)
•Install sidewalk in more difficult areas
•Create a connected bike/ped network
•Install a roundabout at Plantation/Hollins
Implementation So Far
•Solar Lights at Transit Stops
•Push-button activated solar
lights
•Funded by $8k VWAI Special
Project funding award
•Solar lights located at the
three highest-need stops
•Installed April 2026
Solar Lights at Transit Stops
Implementation So Far:
Vegetation Clearing at Buckley Drive
•Vegetation that blocked
sightlines was cut back at
the Buckley Drive and John
Richardson Road intersection
•Residents who walk here
to get to Walmart note
that it is an isolated area
•25 mph speed limit signs
were added on John
Richardson Road
Implementation So Far – Draft Concept for SMART SCALE Round 7 Submittal
Implementation So Far – Draft Concept for SMART SCALE Round 7 Submittal Additional Concept
May 7th Community Meeting and Survey
•Open-house style meeting from
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at North
County Fire and Rescue
•Will review concepts being
considered for a Round 7 SMART
SCALE Application and learn
about implementation of the
VWAI Safety Action Plan
•A survey is available online from
through May 29th
Preliminary Survey Results
•Strong community
support for the
proposed
improvements,
especially
pedestrian and
transit components
Possible Future Implementation
•VDOT has studied the speed
limits on Plantation Rd and
Hershberger Rd, will likely be
lowered from 40mph to
35mph
•Residency to evaluate
whether they could install a
crosswalk at the Hershberger
Road transit stops after speed
study is conducted
•Buckley Drive to be paved by
VDOT this summer
To proposed bridge across
Carvin Creek to Oakland
Blvd, connect to sidewalk at
Friendship Living
ROW
Needed
SMART SCALE R7
Application
Proposed
Sidewalk,
Edinburgh to
7-11
Proposed
Crosswalks
serving bus
stops
Formalize
Buckley Dr as
Pedestrian
Route
Possible Future Implementation:
Full Network
•Adoption into the
200 Plan would
support continued
implementation of
the RSA, working
towards the goal of
improved safety and
a connected
pedestrian network
Next steps
•August 3rd: SMART SCALE Round 7 application deadline
•January 2027: SMART SCALE funding recommendation to
the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB)
•Ongoing: Continue monthly meetings with VDOT to
implement recommendations from Road Safety
Assessment
More information can be found at www.roanokecountyva.gov/p-h-h
Questions
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ROANOKE
COUNTY 200 PLAN TO INCORPORATE THE PLANTATION ROAD
AND SURROUNDING AREA PEDESTRIAN ROAD SAFETY
ASSESSMENT INTO THE ROANOKE COUNTY 200 PLAN
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2223 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Planning
Commission of every jurisdiction prepare and recommend a comprehensive plan for the
physical development of their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, § 15.2-2230 of the Code of Virginia requires that the Planning
Commission review the comprehensive plan at least once every five (5) years to
determine whether it is advisable to amend the plan; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia adopted the Roanoke County 200 Plan as the
Comprehensive Plan for Roanoke County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety
Assessment was developed as part of a Virginia Walkability Action Institute 2025 Cohort
program, and the assessment provides detailed assessment findings and
recommendations for improving the walkability of the Plantation Road area between
Hershberger Road and Hollins Road; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed that the Roanoke County 200 Plan be amended to
incorporate the Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety
Assessment into the Roanoke County 200 Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
amendment to the Roanoke County 200 Plan on May 5, 2026, after posting,
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advertisement and notices as required by § 15.2-2225 and § 15.2-2204 of the Code of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the Board of
Supervisors amend the Roanoke County 200 Plan to incorporate the Plantation Road
and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety Assessment into the Roanoke County
200 Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1) The Roanoke County 200 Plan is hereby amended by incorporating the
Plantation Road and Surrounding Area Pedestrian Road Safety
Assessment into the Roanoke County 200 Plan.
2) This Resolution is effective upon its adoption.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. I.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Confirmation of appointment to the Building Code of
Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals);
Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT); Court
Community Corrections – Alcohol Safety Action Program
(ASAP): Roanoke County Planning Commission (By
District); Virginia’s First Industrial Facility Authority; and
Western Virginia Water Authority
SUBMITTED BY: Rhonda Perdue
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board of Supervisors
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Confirmation of appointments
BACKGROUND:
Building Code of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals):
William B. Fowler was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Richard E. Evans which
is set to expire June 28, 2026. It is the consensus of the Board to reappoint Mr. Fowler
for an additional four (4) year term which will expire June 28, 2030.
Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT):
In accordance with the Bylaws of the CPMT, a representative of a private organization
or association of providers of children or family services, or its designee shall be
appointed by the Board of Supervisors for a three-year term.
Renee Brown (Primary) and Marya McPherson (Alternate), with DePaul Community
Resources, terms will expire June 30, 2026. Staff has recommended the reappointment
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of both for an additional three (3) year term which will expire June 30, 2029.
Court Community Corrections - Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP):
Micheal Poindexter’s appointment expired June 30, 2025. It is the consensus of the
Board to reappoint Chief Michael Poindexter for an additional three (3) year term which
began July 1, 2025 and will expire June 30, 2028.
Roanoke County Planning Commission (By District):
Rick James’ four-year term representing the Vinton Magisterial District expires June 30,
2026. Supervisor Shepherd has recommended Mr. James be reappointed for an
additional four (4) year term which will expire June 30, 2030.
Jim Woltz’ four-year term representing the Windsor Hills Magisterial District expires
June 30, 2026. Supervisor Radford has recommended Mr. Woltz be reappointed for an
additional four (4) year term which will expire June 30, 2030.
Wayne Bower's four-year term representing the Hollins Magisterial District expires June
30, 2026. Supervisor North has recommended Mr. Bower be reappointed for an
additional four (4) year term which will expire June 30, 2030.
Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority (At-Large):
Tammy E. Shepherd and Martha B. Hooker’s appointments will expire June 30, 2026. It
is the consensus of the Board to reappoint Tammy E. Shepherd and Martha B. Hooker
(alternate) for an additional four (4) year term which will expire June 30, 2030.
Megan Baker's appointment expired on June 30, 2024. It has been recommended to
reappoint Megan Baker to an additional four (4) year term which will expires June 30,
2030.
Western Virginia Water Authority:
Donald B. Halliwill’s four-year appointment will expire June 30, 2026. It is the
consensus of the Board to reappoint Mr. Halliwill for an additional four (4) year term
which will expire June 30, 2030.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends confirmation of these appointments.
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A T A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET
FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE
DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for May 26,
2026, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 9 inclusive, as follows:
1.Approval of minutes – May 12, 2026
2.Ordinance appropriating new funds in the amount of $1,509,502 to Roanoke
County Public Schools (RCPS) for a bonus from the Commonwealth of
Virginia and authorizing a Transfer of Funds between Categories within the
RCPS Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. (Second Reading)
3.Ordinance authorizing employee bonuses totaling $1,503,009 funded from
reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia and amending the
General Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenditures.
(Second Reading)
4.Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article I (In General), Article II
(Taxes on Tangible Personal Property), and Article III (Real Estate Taxes) of
the Roanoke County Code. (Second Reading)
5.The petition of Travis Bell to obtain a special use permit to operate a
commercial kennel on approximately 2.0 acres zoned AG-1,
Agricultural/Rural Low Density District, located at 6754 Grubb Road, Cave
Spring Magisterial District. (First Reading and Request for Second Reading
and Public Hearing)
6.Request to approve fiscal agent agreement for the Regional Center for
Animal Care and Protection (RCACP).
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7.Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority.
8.Request to approve a fiscal agent agreement with the Western Virginia
Regional Jail Authority.
9.Request to reallocate Insurance Funds in the amount of $65,847 and
Transfer of Ambulance Title to Cave Spring Rescue Squad.
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the Roanoke
County Administration Center, this being the first regularly scheduled meeting of the
month of May 2026. Audio and video recordings of this meeting will be held on file for a
minimum of five (5) years in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
Before the meeting was called to order, an invocation/a moment of silence was observed.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
A. OPENING CEREMONIES
1. Roll Call
Present: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Absent: None
Staff Present: Richard L. Caywood, County Administrator; Doug Blount,
Deputy County Administrator; Madeline Hanlon, Assistant
County Administrator, Peter S. Lubeck, County Attorney; Amy
Whittaker, Public Information Officer and Rhonda D. Perdue,
Chief Deputy Clerk to the Board
B. REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA
ITEMS
C. PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Action No. 051226-1 Item C.1
1. Resolution congratulating Darin Witcher for winning his third consecutive state
wrestling championship. (Tammy Shepherd, Chair, Vinton Magisterial District)
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Hooker seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors
Minutes
May 12, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
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2. Recognition of Library Staff for receiving the Virginia Public Library Directors
Association Outstanding Program for Young Adults Award. (Jim Blanton, Director
of Library Services)
Recognition was given to Library staff.
D. NEW BUSINESS
Action No. 051226-2 Item D.1
1. Resolution approving the Roanoke Regional Cable Television Budget for Fiscal
Year 2026-2027. (Scott Ramsburg, Director, RVTV)
Supervisor North moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Mahoney seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action No. 051226-3 Item E.1
1. Resolution approving the Secondary Six-Year Improvement Plan for fiscal years
2027 through 2032 and the Construction Priority List and Estimated Allocations for
fiscal year 2026. (Megan Cronise, Assistant Director of Planning)
No citizens were present.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the resolution. Supervisor Radford seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-4 Item E.2
2. Public hearing for citizen comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Operating Budget and the proposed Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvement
Program. (Steve Elliott, Budget Administrator)
One (1) citizen spoke about Outdoor Infrastructure, completing greenways.
F. FIRST READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Action No. 051226-5.a-c Item F.1a-c
1. Ordinances to appropriate funds for:
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Action No. 051226-5.a Item F.1a
(a) Fiscal year 2026-2027 operations budget and approval of the Step Plans and
Pay Bands for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the County of Roanoke, Virginia. (Steve
Elliott, Budget Administrator) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
Supervisor North moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading for May 26, 2026. Supervisor Hooker seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-5.b Item F.1b
(b) Fiscal year 2026-2027 capital budget for the County of Roanoke, Virginia
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and
scheduling the second reading for May 26, 2026. Supervisor Shepherd seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-5.c Item F.1c
(c) Fiscal year 2026-2027 for Roanoke County Public Schools Categories
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading for May 26, 2026. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-6 Item F.2
2. Ordinance appropriating new funds in the amount of $1,509,502 to Roanoke
County Public Schools (RCPS) for a bonus from the Commonwealth of Virginia
and authorizing a Transfer of Funds between Categories within the RCPS Fiscal
Year 2025-2026 Budget. (Susan Peterson, Director of Finance, Roanoke County
Public schools) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
Supervisor North moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading for May 26, 2026. Supervisor Radford seconded the motion.
Motion approved.
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Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-7 Item F.3
3. Ordinance authorizing employee bonuses totaling $1,503,009 funded from
reimbursements from the Commonwealth of Virginia and amending the General
Fund Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Revenues and Expenditures. (Laurie Gearheart,
Chief Financial Officer) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading)
Supervisor Radford moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and
scheduling the second reading for May 26, 2026. Supervisor North seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-8 Item F.4
4. Ordinance authorizing the relocation of the Hollins District Precinct 206 polling
place pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-306, 24.2-307, 24.2-310, and 24.2-
129. (Anna Cloeter, Registrar) (First Reading and Request for Second Reading
and Public Hearing)
Supervisor North moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and scheduling
the second reading and public hearing for May 26, 2026. Supervisor Hooker seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Action No. 051226-9 Item F.5
5. Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article I (In General), Article II (Taxes
on Tangible Personal Property), and Article III (Real Estate Taxes) of the Roanoke
County Code. (Kevin Hutchins, Roanoke County Treasurer) (First Reading and
Request for Second Reading)
Supervisor Mahoney moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and
scheduling the second reading for May 26, 2026. Supervisor North seconded the
motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
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Action No. 051226-10 Item F.6
6. Ordinance amending Articles II, III, and IV of the Roanoke County Zoning
Ordinance. (Philip Thompson, Director of Planning) (First Reading and Request
for Second Reading and Public Hearing)
Supervisor Radford moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance and
scheduling the second reading and public hearing for May 26, 2026. Supervisor
Mahoney seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
G. APPOINTMENTS
Action No. 051226-11 Item G.1
1. Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
David F. Radford– Term Expires 6-30-2026
Supervisor Hooker moved to approve all appointments. Supervisor North seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
H. CONSENT AGENDA
Action No. 051226-12.a-d Item H.1-4
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED BY
THE BOARD TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE RESOLUTION IN
THE FORM OR FORMS LISTED BELOW. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT
ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND WILL BE
CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
Action No. 051226-12.a Item H.1
1. Approval of minutes – April 28, 2026
Action No. 051226-12.b Item H.2
2. Ordinance amending the Code of the County of Roanoke by amending and re-
enacting Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII – Disaster and Emergency
Management. (Second Reading)
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Action No. 051226-12.c Item H.3
3. Resolution requesting the U.S. Department of Transportation fund an application
to Implement the Roanoke County Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive
Safety Action Plan.
Action No. 051226-12.d Item H.4
4. Proclamation declaring May 15, 2026, Baur Beautification Day.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt all matters on the consent agenda. Supervisor
North seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
I. CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This time has been set aside for Roanoke County citizens to address the Board on
matters of interest or concern. Roanoke County citizens are defined as current
residents of Roanoke County. While the Board desires to hear from all who desire to
speak, this agenda item is limited to a duration of 30 minutes. Each individual speaker
shall be afforded 3 minutes to speak.
No citizens were present.
J. REPORTS
Action No. 051226-13 Item J.1-2
1. Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency and Capital Reserves Report
2. Outstanding Debt Report
Supervisor Radford moved to receive and file the reports that have been included with
the agenda under Item J. Supervisor North seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
K. REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
1. Phil C. North
2. Martha B. Hooker
3. Paul M. Mahoney
4. David R. Radford
5. Tammy E. Shepherd
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Supervisors were offered the opportunity to share comments and provide updates to
their peers and the public on items of interest to them.
L. CLOSED MEETING
Action No. 051226-14
1. Section 2.2-3711(A)(5) of the Code of Virginia, for discussion concerning a
prospective business or industry or the expansion of an existing business or
industry where no previous announcement has been made of the business’ or
industry’s interest in locating or expanding its facilities in the community. The Board
will discuss potential business location or expansion in the five magisterial districts.
Supervisor Shepherd moved to go to closed session. Supervisor Hooker seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
M. CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
Action No. 051226-15
In the closed session just concluded, nothing was discussed except the matter which
was identified in the motion to convene in closed session. Only those matters lawfully
permitted to be discussed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act were
discussed.
Supervisor Hooker moved to adopt the certification resolution. Supervisor Radford
seconded the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
N. ADJOURNMENT
Action No. 051226-16
Supervisor Mahoney moved to adjourn the meeting. Supervisor Shepherd seconded
the motion. Motion approved.
Ayes: Supervisors Radford, Hooker, North, Mahoney, Shepherd
Nays: None
Submitted by: Approved by:
__________________________ __________________________
Richard L. Caywood Tammy E. Shepherd
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors Chairman
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.2
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
appropriated to the Schools’ budget. The School Board requests that the Board approve
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In addition, it is requested to authorize any additional transfers and/or budget
adjustments required by Roanoke County Public Schools accounting procedures that
are necessary to accomplish this action.
There have been no changes since the first reading of the ordinance on May 12, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The various categories will increase for a net total increase of $1,509,502 for
all categories.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approving the attached ordinance.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING NEW FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,509,502 TO ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND
AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY TRANSFERS WITHIN THE
ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ FY 2025-2026 CATEGORIES
WHEREAS, during the Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS) April 16, 2026
board meeting, school staff discussed Chapter 7, 2026 Acts of Assembly which provides
funding for the state share of $1,500 bonus per employee for funded SOQ instructional
and support positions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 22.1-115 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of
Supervisors approves the School Board’s budget by categories; and
WHEREAS, the School Board will directly receive funds in the amount of
$1,509,502 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for an employee bonus, which funds have
not yet been appropriated to the Schools’ budget; and
WHEREAS, the School Board has requested that the Board additionally approve
transfers of funds between budget categories; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 12, 2026, and the
second reading was held on May 26, 2026.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. The Board appropriates total funds in the amount of $1,509,502 to the
following categories:
a. Instruction in the amount of $870,578
b. Administration, attendance, and health in the amount of $106,589
c. Pupil Transportation in the amount of $346,610
d. Operation and maintenance in the amount of $122,740
e. Facilities in the amount of $3,230
f. Technology in the amount of $59,755
2. The Board authorizes any additional transfers and / or budget adjustments
required by Roanoke County Public Schools accounting procedures
necessary to accomplish this action.
3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after the date of adoption.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.3
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
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receive a $250 bonus.
County employees qualifying for the bonus are further defined as full-time and part-time
employees who are in active pay status at the time the bonus is paid. Part-time
employees that will be eligible for the bonus are those who have worked at least an
average of 15 hours per week between the dates of January 1st and April 24th. In
addition they must be approved by the Department of Human Resources. Part -time
employees who have not worked an average of 15 hours or more in the aforementioned
time frame and members of boards and commissions are not eligible for the bonus.
Section 15.2-1508 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, authorizes the governing body
of any city, county, or town to pay a monetary bonus. The payment of the bonus must
be authorized by ordinance. The County is given flexibility by the Commonwealth of
Virginia to make the payment between June 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026. Staff
recommends making the payment on June 18, 2026.
Funding for the bonus will come from both the Commonwealth of Virginia and County of
Roanoke revenues. Staff recommends that the fiscal year 2026 budget be amended in
the amount of $1,503,009 to operating revenue and expenditures of the general fund to
provide a bonus to County employees.
There have been no changes since the first reading held on May 12, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated cost to provide a bonus to all employees is approximately $1,503,009.
The fiscal year 2025-2026 general fund budget will be amended to recognize an
additional $276,000 of revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia along with an
additional $1,227,009 in Public Service Corporation taxes. This will allow for the
increase in the personnel budget to provide the bonus. The bonus will be paid on June
18, 2026, and will be an expense of FY2026. Any necessary transfers and/or budget
adjustments required by Roanoke County accounting procedures necessary to
accomplish this action will be authorized by this ordinance.
Funding provided by the Virginia Compensation Board does not represent base salary
funding, and consequently is in addition to and does not supplant local salary
supplements or any recent local salary increases. Like all funding for salaries and
expenses in constitutional offices, Roanoke County will be responsible for paying these
expenses, and the Compensation Board will reimburse the majority of the actual
expenses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance.
Estimated
Employees
on June 1
General Fund Impact
of 2.0% Bonus for
All Full-Time
employees
General Fund Impact
of $250 Bonus for
Regular Part-Time
Employees
Total General Fund
Impact
Estimated Cost of payment:
Amount
Full-time 973 1,358,200$ -$ 1,358,200$
Part-time 152 - 38,000 38,000
Benefits
FICA Full-time 103,902 - 103,902
FICA Part-time - 2,907 2,907
Total 1,462,102$ 40,907$ 1,503,009$
Estimated Funds available for payment:
Commonwealth of Virginia 276,000$ -$ 276,000$
General Fund 1,186,102 40,907 1,227,009
Total 1,462,102$ 40,907$ 1,503,009$
County of Roanoke
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEE BONUSES TOTALING
$1,503,009 FUNDED FROM REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE
COMMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA AND AMENDING THE GENERAL
FUND FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING REVENUES AND
EXPENDITURES
WHEREAS, the 2026 General Assembly approved a one-time bonus for
constitutional officers and their employees calculated at 2.0 percent of the
Compensation Board-funded salary as of June 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 General Assembly added a one-time bonus of 2.0 percent
of base salary for full-time employees of local departments of social services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has agreed to accept the funding from the
Compensation Board and Department of Social Services and pass this one-time bonus
to eligible positions; and
WHEREAS, it has further been proposed that all other full-time County
employees receive the same 2.0 percent of salary bonus, and that part-time County
employees who have worked an average of 15 hours or more from January 1, 2026
through April 24, 2026 receive a $250 bonus; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget be amended to
recognize an additional $276,000 of revenue from the Commonwealth of Virginia along
with an additional $1,227,009 in Public Service Corporation taxes which will allow for
the increase in the personnel budget to provide the bonus to County employees; and
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WHEREAS, Section 15.2-1508 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, authorizes
the governing body of any locality to pay monetary bonuses to its officers and
employees, and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance is being held on May 12, 2026; and
the second reading is scheduled for May 26, 2026 with payment of the bonus on the
June 18, 2026 paycheck.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The Board appropriates funds in the amount of $1,227,009 from Public
Service Corporation tax revenue, for the payment of employee bonuses as
set forth in paragraph three (3) below and amends the Roanoke County
Fiscal Year 2026 budget accordingly.
2. The Board appropriates $276,000 from the Commonwealth of Virginia for
the payment of employee bonuses as set forth in paragraph three (3)
below, and in accordance with procedures promulgated by the
Commonwealth of Virginia and amends the Roanoke County Fiscal Year
2026 budget accordingly.
3. The County Administrator is hereby authorized to pay a bonus to all
employees as follows:
a. All full-time employees shall receive a bonus equal to 2.0 percent of
their annual salary as of June 1, 2026 and all regular part-time
employees shall receive a $250 bonus.
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4. County employees qualifying for the bonus are further defined as full-time
and regular part-time employees who are in active pay status at the time
the bonus is paid. Part-time employees are those who have worked an
average of 15 hours from January 1, 2026 through April 24, 2026 and
recommended by their respective department director and approved by
the Director of Human Resources. Part-time employees who do not meet
the above requirements and members of boards and commissions are not
eligible for the bonus.
5. The Board authorizes any additional transfers and / or budget adjustments
required by Roanoke County accounting procedures necessary to
accomplish the actions authorized by this ordinance.
6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval at the second
reading.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.4
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
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Code § 58.1-3916.
There have been no changes to the proposed ordinance since the first reading on May
12, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Implementing the proposed Roanoke County Code changes involves no cost to
Roanoke County. Staff projects that the new delinquent administrative fee will generate
$390,000 in annual revenue, while the tiered late payment penalty is expected to reduce
annual revenue by $330,000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (TAXATION), ARTICLE I (IN GENERAL),
ARTICLE II (TAXES ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY), AND ARTICLE III
(REAL ESTATE TAXES) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Treasurer has proposed certain changes to
Article I, Article II, and Article III of Chapter 21 (Taxation) of the Roanoke County Code;
and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Code currently does not provide for the provision
of administrative fees to cover the cost of collecting delinquent personal property taxes
authorized by Virginia Code § 58.1-3958; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Treasurer has proposed that a new Section 21 -
10 be added to Chapter 21, Article I of the Roanoke County Code to provide for the
provision of a thirty dollar ($30) delinquent administrative fee to cover the cost of collecting
delinquent personal property taxes which are ninety (90) or more days delinquent; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Code currently provides for a ten (10) percent
penalty for late payments of personal property taxes and real estate taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Treasurer has proposed that Section 21 -18 and
Section 21-37 of the Roanoke County Code be amended to allow for a tiered penalty
approach for late payment of personal property taxes and real estate taxes, specifically
to set a three percent (3%) penalty for payment of taxes within sixty (60) days of the due
date, and to set a ten percent (10%) penalty for payment of taxes thereafter, both of which
comply with Virginia Code § 58.1-3916; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on May 12, 2026, and the
second reading was held on May 26, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors that Chapter 21 (Taxation), Article I (In General), Article II (Taxes on Tangible
Personal Property), and Article III (Real Estate Taxes) of the Roanoke County Code be
amended as follows, said amendments to become effective immediately:
Sec. 21-10. Delinquent administrative fees to cover cost of collecting delinquent personal
property taxes.
(a) In addition to all penalties and interest, there is hereby imposed an
administrative fee of thirty dollars ($30) to cover collection actions on all
delinquent personal property tax bills which are ninety (90) or more days
delinquent.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Treasurer, or his or her designee, may
reduce or eliminate the administrative fee imposed by this section upon a
determination that the delinquency was not attributable to the fault of the
taxpayer or that good cause exists.
Sec. 21-18. Penalty and interest on delinquencies.
(a) Any person who shall fail to pay any tangible personal property tax when the same is
due shall be assessed and shall pay, along with such tax, a penalty calculated as follows:
(i) three (3) percent of the amount of such unpaid taxes if paid within the first sixty (60)
days after the due date or by August 1 of the current year, whichever occurs later; and
(ii) ten (10) percent of the amount of such unpaid taxes if paid on or after the sixty-first
(61st) day after the due date.
(b) In the event any tax on tangible personal property is not paid on or before the date the
same is due, interest at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum, commencing on July 1
or the first day of the month after the due date, whichever is later, of the year for which
such tax was assessed, shall be assessed and collected on the principal of and penalties
on such tax; provided, however that, for the second and subsequent years of
delinquency, such interest shall be at the rate established pursuant to Section 6621 of
the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, or at the rate of ten (10) percent
per annum, whichever is greater.
Sec. 21-37. Penalty and interest on delinquencies.
(a) Any person who shall fail to pay any installment of real estate taxes when the same is
due shall be assessed and shall pay, along with such taxes, a penalty calculated as
follows:
1. For the first installment,
i. three (3) percent of the amount of such unpaid taxes if paid on or
before the earlier of (a) sixty (60) days after the due date or (b) July
31 of the current year; and
ii. ten (10) percent of the amount of such unpaid taxes or ten dollars
($10.00), whichever is greater, if paid thereafter.
2. For the second installment,
i. three (3) percent of the amount of such unpaid taxes if paid on or
before the earlier of (a) sixty (60) days after the due date or (b)
January 31 of the following year; and
ii. ten (10) percent of the amount of such unpaid taxes or ten dollars
($10.00), whichever is greater, if paid thereafter.
(b) In the event any installment of taxes on real estate is not paid on or before the date the
same is due, interest at the rate of ten (10) percent per annum, commencing on January first
of the next year following that for which such taxes were assessed, shall be assessed and
collected on the principal of and penalties on such taxes; provided, however, that, for the
second and subsequent years of delinquency, such interest shall be at the rate established
pursuant to Section 6621 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, or at the
rate of ten (10) percent per annum, whichever is greater.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.5
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends as follows:
. That the Board approve and adopt the first reading of this ordinance for the
purpose of scheduling the second reading and public hearing for June 23, 2026.
. That this section of the agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as
to each item separately, and that the Clerk is authorized and directed where
required by law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation
for any such item pursuant to this action.
January 1, 2026
6754 Grubb Road Justification Page 1 of 2
Attachment A
Justification Statement
Request and Justification for Special Use Permit
A. “In general terms the change in use of the property” –
To Include a small, home-based, commercial dog kennel business using existing home, fenced back yard and
detached garage.
B. “The Effect of the changes on the surrounding area” -
No changes to existing structures or landscape.
No changes to public utilities
No changes to street access
Minimal traffic impact
Minimal noise impact
C. “The reasons for the request” –
There is a growing demand for professional pet care services, particularly among busy professionals and
families with demanding schedules and those looking to enrich their pet’s life and wellbeing.
Pet owners are seeking reliable, convenient, and comprehensive services such as boarding, daycare,
grooming, and training, often requiring a convenient, neighborhood provider.
The demand is further supported by the fact that many pet owners are willing to pay for high-quality care,
especially when it includes safety, comfort, convenience and personalized attention.
D. “Consistency of the request with the Community Plan” –
“Most of the land in Back Creek is intended to remain rural and agricultural. 78.4% of land is designated as
Rural Preserve and Rural Village to protect the rural character of the area.”
This request supports the rural nature of this area by making no changes to the existing landscape, no
new construction, no impact to public utilities, and limited impact on local traffic and noise while
providing services for the local community and increasing the tax base.
E. “Consistency of the request with the general purposes of the Zoning Ordinance”
This project supports the stated guidelines for properties in the AG1 zone in the following ways.
1) “The purpose of this district is to encourage these areas to remain in their rural state, and
protect sensitive and unique land resources from degradation, consistent with the
recommendations of the comprehensive plan for the rural preserve areas.”
- This project plans no external changes to existing structures or landscape.
2) “This may be accomplished by maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the
encroachment of incompatible land uses, while allowing development to occur at a
reasonable density.”
- This will be a small home-based business serving the local community. It will not
require any changes to the surrounding land and will not implement any land uses that
conflict with the spirit and intent of the guidelines.
January 1, 2026
6754 Grubb Road Justification Page 2 of 2
3) “This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated public improvements
and services, such as public sewer and water, by reducing development densities and
discouraging large scale development.”
- No new construction is required.
- No changes to the existing public utilities will be required.
- No changes to the public street access or parking areas will be required.
F. “The purpose stated at the beginning of the applicable district regulations” –
This request is in line with the purposes as stated in Sec. 30-3 of the Zoning Ordinance which is “designed
to give reasonable consideration to each of the following purposes:”
- Encourage economic development activities that provide desirable employment and enlarge the
tax base
- Facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious community;
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January 2, 2026
6754 Grubb Road – Site Description Page 1 of 1
Site Information
6754 Grubb Road
Owners:
Travis Bell
Cloyse Bell
Property:
6754 Grubb Road
Lot Size - 2 acres
Zone – AG1
Parcel ID - 096.04-04-29.00-0000
Neighborhood
- C006 – Sugar Rum Ridge, Cave Spring
- Back Creek
Site Utilities:
Private well
Private Septic system
Oil heat
Driveway - Asphalt/Gravel
Parking - Gravel
Fire Hydrant Location - >1000 feet
Property Description:
This property contains 2.00000 AC of land with a(n) RURAL HOMESITE / SMALL style building, Built
about 1920, having primary VINYL OR ALUMINUM exterior and CORRUGATED SHEET METAL roof cover,
2 bedroom(s), 1 full bath(s), 0 half bath(s).
Additional buildings include playhouse, old spring house, detached garage and an old barn. The garage
and the house are the only two buildings to be used for this business.
The property is bordered on two sides by year-round streams and all sides by tall stands of mature trees
and woodlands with steep slopes.
Tall mature shrubs line both sides of the driveway and across the front of the home.
The distance to all adjacent homes is greater than 200 feet and the steep slopes create significant
elevation differences between this home and the surrounding properties.
All adjoining properties are zoned AG1 and have a minimum acreage of 1.5 acres.
The property boundaries include existing creeks and steep slopes that would present a challenging
environment to add additional building sites adjacent to the property lines.
January 1, 2026
6754 Grubb Road – Project Description Page 1 of 1
Project Description
Providing pet services, including boarding, daycare, grooming, and related services while offering pet owners peace
of mind during their absence will be the focus of this endeavor.
The core services include private indoor suites for boarding, supervised daycare with structured playgroups and
socialization, and basic grooming services. Services can be tailored to specific dog types or age groups such as
puppies and senior dogs.
Safety and comfort are mission critical and the business prioritizes operational excellence through structured daily
schedules, secure fencing, sanitation protocols, security camera monitoring, emergency preparedness, 24/7 on-site
supervision and climate-controlled suites.
Services are designed to meet both daily and long-term care needs, fostering a “home away from home”
environment for the pets while providing peace of mind for their families.
The kennel will generate a minimal amount of various waste streams, including solid waste (fecal matter, cleaning
rags, animal hair), and grey water from grooming activities.
Solid waste, such as trash, paper, and animal feces will be collected in sturdy, leak-proof bags and included with
normal home refuse pickup. There will be no composting of solid waste.
Grey water from grooming services will be discharged into the home septic system.
The kennel will install and operate a kennel silencer.
There will be no crematoria or land burial of animals in association with this kennel.
Services
Boarding
Daily average goal of 2 participants per day
Two climate-controlled suites (approximately 275 total sqft) located in main home
Suites can accommodate multiple dogs from same family
Doggie Daycare
Daily average goal of 5 -10 participants per day
1800 sqft common playground located between house and detached garage
240 sqft detached garage for indoor area and kennels
No individual run
Grooming
Weekly average goal of 3 baths
Weekly average goal of 3 nail trimmings
Hours of Service
Office Hours - Mon-Sat - 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday - Closed
Doggie Day Care
Drop Off - Mon - Sat - 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Sunday - Closed
Pickup - Mon - Sat - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday - Closed
Boarding
Drop Off - Mon - Sat - 7:30 am to 9:00 am
Sunday - Closed
Pickup - Mon - Sun - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
January 2, 2026
6754 Grubb Road – Master Concept Plan Page 1 of 1
Master Concept Plan
For Kennel Business at 6754 Grubb Road
The master concept plan for a small, home-based, commercial dog kennel business centers
on creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment that treats dogs as family while
providing peace of mind for pet owners.
The core concept is to move beyond the traditional image of a "kennel" as a restrictive,
cage-based facility and instead position the business as a premium, pet care destination
that emphasizes safety, comfort, personalization, and emotional wellbeing.
This involves offering a variety of integrated services such as overnight boarding with
private indoor suites and a structured, supervised doggie daycare program with playgroups
and socialization.
The business model is based on providing premium value services, focusing on busy
professionals, suburban families, first-time dog owners, and pet parents seeking specialized
care for high-anxiety or special-needs dogs.
Success hinges on offering unique features like private, climate-controlled suites, agility
equipment in play yards, 24/7 on-site supervision, and personalized care routines.
The concept also embraces technology to ensure the safety and monitor the wellbeing of all
participants by utilizing security cameras with two-way communication and also providing
daily video streaming for doggie daycare participants, allowing owners to view their pets
interacting with other participants.
The master concept includes scalability through future expansion, such as adding additional
boarding suites and play areas, enhanced grooming services, obedience training and a retail
section for treats, toys and accessories.
Ultimately, the vision is to become a trusted, community-centered service known for
exceptional care, safety, and personalized attention, fostering strong customer loyalty and
word-of-mouth referrals.
Page 1 of 1 Adjoining Properties
Adjoining Properties for 6754 Grubb Road
Donald W. Cromer
6885 Mason Knob Trl, Roanoke Va, 24018
Tax Parcel ID 096.04-04-24.00-0000
Ray D. Franklin
6720 Grubb Rd, Roanoke Va, 24018
Tax Parcel ID 096.04-04-31.00-0000
Elaine T. Quiroz
0 Sugar Rum Ridge Rd, Roanoke Va, 24018
Tax Parcel ID 096.04-04-34.00-0000
Larry G. and Joyce M. Overstreet
6823 Trelawny Trl, Roanoke Va, 24018
Tax Parcel ID 096.04-04-35.00-0000
William S. and Deidre O. Rea
6820 Sugar Rum Ridge Rd, Roanoke Va, 24018
Tax Parcel ID 096.04-04-54.00-0000
Topographical Map with Elevations for 6754 Grubb Road
p
resentation of Elevation Differences
For 6754 Grubb Road
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.6
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends approval of the attached fiscal agent agreement with the Regional
Center for Animal Care and Protection, in substantially the format submitted, and
authorizing the County Administrator to sign the agreement.
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Fiscal Agent Agreement
Between
The County of Roanoke,
And
The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection
This agreement is made the 26th day of May, 2026, by and between the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County (“County”), a political subdivision and county of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and The Regional Center for Animal Care and
Protection, an intergovernmental agreement between the County of Roanoke, City of
Roanoke, Town of Vinton, and Botetourt County.
RECITALS
1. The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (Regional Animal Shelter)
was created by an intergovernmental agreement dated December 11, 2012 between
the charter members of the City of Roanoke, County of Roanoke, Town of Vinton, and
Botetourt County pursuant to code section 3.2-6546 of the Code of Virginia which
requires the governing body of each county or city to maintain or cause to be maintained
a public animal shelter and allows one or more local governing bodies to operate a
single “animal shelter” in conjunction with one another. Upon expiration of the original
agreement in June 2023, a new intergovernmental agreement was executed which
removed Town of Vinton as a participating locality.
2. Section 3.1 of the intergovernmental agreement designates the County of
Roanoke to be the fiscal agent until otherwise agreed to by a unanimous vote of the
Board of Directors, and the fiscal agent is required to maintain a program account for
the receipt of funds paid by the Participating Localities and fees paid by the general
public, and for payment expenses for the operation, maintenance, repairs, and capital
improvements to the Regional Animal Shelter.
AGREEMENT
The County is hereby authorized to serve as Fiscal Agent for the Regional Animal
Shelter as set forth herein. As such, the Regional Animal Shelter and the County agree
to the provisions outlined below:
1. Maintenance of Books. The County will establish a separate fund(s) on the
County financial system to maintain the financial records of the Regional Animal Shelter.
2. Pooled Cash. As part of the overall pooled cash concept that is used by the
County, the cash of the Regional Animal Shelter will be accounted for separately but
may be pooled with the cash of the County and other agencies that the County serves
as fiscal agent. As such, the Treasurer of the County is authorized to make investments
for the pooled cash in accordance with applicable law, including, without limitation, the
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Investment of Public Funds Act, 2.2-4500 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended,
and the Virginia Security for Public Deposits Act, 2.2 -4400 et seq., Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
3. Negative Cash. As a participant in the pooled cash concept of the County, the
Regional Animal Shelter may have a negative cash balance from time to time. The
Regional Animal Shelter agrees to minimize the negative cash to the extent possible.
The cash balance must be positive at the end of the fiscal year.
4. Interest Income. At the end of each month, the County allocates interest
income earned during that month to all of the funds based upon the percentage
participation on the pooled cash. If the net interest income is negative at the end of a
month, then negative interest will be allocated to the fund.
5. Loss on Investments. In the unlikely event that the County pooled cash has a
loss on an investment through default, market decline, or other reason except for
negligence, theft, or legal violations by the County and/or its agents, the Regional
Animal Shelter will share in the loss using the methodology described in paragraph 4.
6. Revenues. All revenues of the Regional Animal Shelter will be deposited with
the County Treasurer.
7. Payment of Vendors. The County will make vendor payments for the Regional
Animal Shelter. These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County
procedures. These payments will be combined into the normal County vendor payment
process, and as such the check stock used will be the County of Roanoke, and will be
signed electronically with the signatures that appear on County checks. Reference to
the Regional Animal Shelter may be made on the description line of the check.
8. Payment of Payroll. The County will process the payroll for the Regional
Animal Shelter. These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County
procedures and follow the County payroll cycle.
9. Processing of Payroll Taxes. The County will file all payroll taxes for the
Regional Animal Shelter.
10. Procurement. The County is available for consulting on Procurement activities
as requested by the Regional Animal Shelter.
11. Risk Management. The County is available for consulting on insurance
coverage as requested by the Regional Animal Shelter. The Regional Animal Shelter
will be charged directly for the costs associated with worker’s compensation, insurance
for property and equipment, and the cost of health insurance not covered by premiums.
12. Financial Reports. The County will work with the Regional Animal Shelter staff
and Board of Directors to provide meaningful financial reports, as needed, for the
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Regional Animal Shelter on a mutually convenient schedule. This will include monthly
and annual financial reports prepared for the Regional Animal Shelter’s scheduled
Board meetings.
13. Systems. The County will provide access to the County’s Financial System.
14. Audit. The County will assemble a review team that will include staff of the
Regional Animal Shelter and the County. This team will procure an audit firm to conduct
the Regional Animal Shelter’s annual audit. The County will work with the auditors
selected to prepare the audit of the Regional Animal Shelter. The Regional Animal
Shelter will maintain overall responsibility for the integrity of the Regional Animal
Shelter’s financial records that are provided to the County and the auditor. The Regional
Animal Shelter will be charged for the cost of the audit.
15. Errors and Omissions. It is the responsibility of the Regional Animal Shelter
to ensure that all of the Regional Animal Shelter’s financial information which shall be
provided to the County and\or any audit firm procured by the County on behalf of the
Regional Animal Shelter is correct, accurate, and complete.
16. Ownership. All funds and obligations of the Regional Animal Shelter are the
property of the Regional Animal Shelter. Upon termination of this Agreement, all funds
and obligations will be remitted to the Regional Animal Shelter, or its new fiscal agent.
17. Cost. The fiscal agent services outlined above will be provided to the Regional
Animal Shelter for a fee of $5,750 a month ($69,000 annually) for fiscal year ending
June 30, 2027. The County has permission to transfer funds from the Regional Animal
Shelter funds to the County funds by journal entry to pay for this service.
18. Term. This agreement shall begin on July 1, 2026 and shall terminate on June
30, 2027.
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In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Fiscal Agent Agreement to be
executed by their authorized officers.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
By:______________________________________________
Its: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
By:______________________________________________
Its: COUNTY ATTORNEY
REGIONAL CENTER FOR ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION
By:_____________________________________________
Its: DIRECTOR
Approved as to form:
By:_____________________________________________
Its: GENERAL COUNSEL
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.7
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Valley Resources Authority, in substantially the format submitted, and authorizing the
County Administrator to sign the agreement.
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Fiscal Agent Agreement
Between
The County of Roanoke,
And
The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
This agreement is made the xx day of May 2026, by and between the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County (“County”), a political subdivision and county of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
(“Authority”), a tax exempt public body of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
RECITALS
1. The Roanoke Valley Resource Authority was created by an agreement dated
October 23, 1991 between the charter members of the City of Roanoke, County of
Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton pursuant to the Virginia Water and Sewer Authorities
Act as predecessor to the Virginia Water and Waste Authorities Act, Chapter 51, Title
15.2, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, (“Act”).
2. Section 15.2-5114 (11) of the Act authorizes the Authority to enter into
contracts and the Authority adopted By-Laws effective February 4, 1992, Article III,
Section 8 of which authorizes the Authority to contract with a participating political
subdivision for services to produce warrants or checks for expenditures of the Authority.
AGREEMENT
The County is hereby authorized to serve as Fiscal Agent for the Authority as set
forth herein. As such, the Authority and the County agree to the provisions outlined
below:
1. Maintenance of Books. The County will establish a separate fund(s) on the
County financial system to maintain the financial records of the Authority.
2. Pooled Cash. As part of the overall pooled cash concept that is used by the
County, the cash of the Authority will be accounted for separately but may be pooled
with the cash of the County and other agencies that the County serves as fiscal agent.
As such, the Treasurer of the County is authorized to make investments for the pooled
cash in accordance with applicable law, including, without limitation, the Investment of
Public Funds Act, 2.2-4500 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and the
Virginia Security for Public Deposits Act, 2.2-4400 et seq., Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended.
3. Negative Cash. As a participant in the pooled cash concept of the County, the
Authority may have a negative cash balance from time to time. The Authority agrees to
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minimize the negative cash to the extent possible. The cash balance must be positive
at the end of the fiscal year.
4. Interest Income. At the end of each month, the County allocates interest
income earned during that month to all of the funds based upon the percentage
participation on the pooled cash. If the net interest income is negative at the end of a
month, then negative interest will be allocated to the fund.
5. Loss on Investments. In the unlikely event that the County pooled cash has a
loss on an investment through default, market decline, or other reason except for
negligence, theft, or legal violations by the County and/or its agents, the Authority will
share in the loss using the methodology described in paragraph 4.
6. Revenues. All revenues of the Authority will be deposited with the County
Treasurer except as required by Authority’s Revenue Bond Master Indenture and
related documents and applicable law.
7. Payment of Vendors. The County will make vendor payments for the Authority.
These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures. These
payments will be combined into the normal County vendor payment process, and as
such the check stock used will be the County of Roanoke, and will be signed
electronically with the signatures that appear on County checks. Reference to the
Authority may be made on the description line of the check.
8. Payment of Payroll. The County will process the payroll for the Authority.
These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures and follow
the County payroll cycle.
9. Processing of Payroll Taxes. The County will file all payroll taxes for the
Authority.
10. Procurement. The County is available for consulting on Procurement activities
as requested by the Authority.
11. Risk Management. The County is available for consulting on insurance
coverage as requested by the Authority.
12. Financial Reports. The County will work with the Authority staff and Board to
provide meaningful financial reports, as needed, for the Authority on a mutually
convenient schedule. This will include monthly and annual financial reports prepared
for the Authority’s scheduled Board meetings.
13. Systems. The County will provide access to the County’s Financial System.
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14. Audit. The County will assemble a review team that will include staff of the
Authority and the County. This team will procure an audit firm to conduct the Authority’s
annual audit. The County will work with the auditors selected to prepare the audit of
the Authority. The Authority will maintain overall responsibility for the integrity of the
Authority’s financial records that are provided to the County and the auditor. The
Authority will be charged for the cost of the audit.
15. Errors and Omissions. It is the responsibility of the Authority to ensure that all
of the Authority’s financial information which shall be provided to the County and\or any
audit firm procured by the County on behalf of the Authority is correct, accurate, and
complete.
16. Ownership. All funds and obligations of the Authority are the property of the
Authority. Upon termination of this Agreement, all funds and obligations will be remitted
to the Authority, or its new fiscal agent.
17. Cost. The fiscal agent services outlined above will be provided to the Authority
for a fee of $5,571 a month ($66,852 annually) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
The County has permission to transfer funds from the Authority funds to the County
funds by journal entry each month to pay for this service.
18. Term. This agreement shall begin on July 1, 2026 and shall terminate on June
30, 2027.
In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Fiscal Agent Agreement to be
executed by their authorized officers.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
By:______________________________________________
Its: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
By:______________________________________________
Its: COUNTY ATTORNEY
ROANOKE VALLEY RESOURCE AUTHORITY
By:_____________________________________________
Its: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Approved as to form:
By:_____________________________________________
Its: GENERAL COUNSEL
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.8
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM:
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED BY:
ISSUE:
BACKGROUND:
DISCUSSION:
FISCAL IMPACT:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends approval of the attached fiscal agent agreement with the Western
Virginia Regional Jail Authority, in substantially the format submitted, and authorizing
the County Administrator to sign the agreement.
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Fiscal Agent Agreement
Between
The County of Roanoke,
And
The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority
This agreement is made the 26th day of May, 2026, by and between the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County (“County”), a political subdivision and county of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, and The Western Virginia Jail Authority (“Authority”), a
regional jail authority, created pursuant to Section 53.1-95.2 of the Code of Virginia.
RECITALS
1. The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority was created by an agreement
dated June 24, 2005 between the County of Franklin, Virginia; the County of
Montgomery, Virginia; the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and the City of Salem, Virginia.
The Authority has all the powers granted a jail authority by law and by the provisions of
Articles 3, 3.1, Title 53.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
2. The Western Virginia Regional Jail Authority adopted By-Laws effective August
4, 2005. Article VII, Section 2 of these By-Laws allows the Authority to designate a
fiscal agent and enter into a contract with such agent for this purpose.
AGREEMENT
The County is hereby authorized to serve as Fiscal Agent for The Authority. As
such, The Authority and the County agree to the provisions outlined below:
1. Maintenance of Books. The County will establish a separate fund(s) on the
County financial system to maintain the financial records of the Authority.
2. Pooled Cash. As part of the overall pooled cash concept that is used by the
County, the cash of the Authority will be pooled with the cash of the County and other
agencies that the County serves as fiscal agent. As such, the Treasurer of the County
is authorized to make investments for the pooled cash.
3. Negative Cash. As a participant in the pooled cash concept of the County, the
Authority may have a negative cash balance from time to time. The Authority agrees to
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minimize the negative cash to the extent possible. The cash balance must be positive
at the end of the fiscal year.
4. Interest Income. At the end of each month, the County allocates interest
income earned during that month to all of the funds based upon the percentage
participation on the pooled cash. If cash is negative at the end of a month, as described
in paragraph 3, then negative interest will be allocated to the fund.
5. Loss on Investments. In the unlikely event that the County pooled cash has a
loss on an investment through default, market decline, or other reason, the Authority
will share in the loss using the methodology described in paragraph 4.
6. Revenues. All revenues of the Authority, except for inmate funds, will be
deposited with the County Treasurer.
7. Payment of Vendors. The County will make vendor payments for the Authority.
These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures. These
payments will be combined into the normal County vendor payment process, and as
such the check stock used will be the County of Roanoke, and will be signed
electronically with the signatures that appear on County checks. Reference to the
Authority may be made on the description line of the check.
8. Payment of Payroll. The County will process the payroll for the Authority.
These payments will be made in a manner consistent with County procedures, follow
the County payroll cycle, and be a separate payroll process.
9. Processing of Payroll Taxes. The County will file all payroll taxes for the
Authority.
10. Procurement. The County will assist the Authority with Procurement activities
as requested by the Authority.
11. Risk Management. The County is available for consulting on insurance
coverage as requested by the Authority.
12. Financial Reports. The County will work with the Authority staff and Board to
provide meaningful financial reports on a convenient schedule. This will include
financial reports to the Authority Board meeting.
13. Systems. The County will provide the access of the County’s Financial System
and Human Resource/Payroll System.
14. Audit. The County will procure an audit firm for the Authority audit as part of
the overall procurement process for the County audit. The firm selected may or may
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not be the same firm that is selected to do the County audit. The County will work with
the auditors selected to prepare the audit of the Authority. The Authority will maintain
overall responsibility for the integrity of the financial records. The Autho rity will be
charged for the cost of the audit.
15. Errors and Omissions. It is the responsibility of the Authority to make sure that
all financial information is correct, accurate, and complete.
16. Ownership. All funds and obligations of the Authority are the property and
responsibility of the Authority. Upon termination of this Agreement, all funds and
obligations will be remitted to the Authority, or its new fiscal agent.
17. Cost. The fiscal agent services outlined above will be provided the Authority
for a fee of $12,239 a month ($146,868 annually) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
The County has permission to transfer funds from the Authority funds to the County
funds by journal entry each month to pay for this service.
18. Term. This agreement shall begin on July 1, 2026 and shall terminate on June
30, 2027.
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In witness whereof, the parties have caused this Fiscal Agent Agreement to be
executed by their authorized officers.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
By:______________________________________________
Its: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
By:______________________________________________
Its: COUNTY ATTORNEY
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY
By:_____________________________________________
Its: SUPERINTENDENT
By:_____________________________________________
Its: LEGAL COUNSEL
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. J.9
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Request to reallocate Insurance Funds in the amount of
$65,847 and Transfer of Ambulance Title to Cave Spring
Rescue Squad
SUBMITTED BY: C. Travis Griffith
Chief of Fire and Rescue
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
On January 29, 2026, a Cave Spring Volunteer Rescue Squad (CSVRS) ambulance
was involved in a motor vehicle accident that was determined to be “no fault.” Following
assessment of the vehicle, VACORP issued a settlement payment in the amount of
$65,847 payable to Roanoke County. The CSVRS has requested to retain the
ambulance and plans to pursue repairs from the original vendor in an effort to return the
vehicle to operational service. To facilitate this process, the insurance proceeds
received by Roanoke County must be reallocated to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad. In
addition, transfer of the vehicle title to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad is necessary to
allow the organization to manage and complete the repairs.
BACKGROUND:
The ambulance was originally purchased in 2019 by the Cave Spring Rescue Squad
Volunteer Agency using volunteer funds; however, the vehicle was titled under the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors for vehicle registration purposes, and insured
through VACORP.
DISCUSSION:
Because the ambulance is currently titled under the Roanoke County Board of
Supervisors, VACORP is required to issue insurance proceeds directly to the County for
$65,847. However, the Cave Spring Rescue Squad is responsible for the operation,
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maintenance, and disposition of the vehicle. Reallocating the insurance funds to the
Rescue Squad and transferring the vehicle title will align ownership with operational
responsibility, allowing the organization to efficiently manage repair decisions.
IMPACT
This action will have no fiscal impact on the County of Roanoke.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the insurance proceeds be reallocated to the Cave Spring
Rescue Squad to facilitate the repair or disposition process. Additionally, transfer of the
vehicle title to the Cave Spring Rescue Squad is requested to allow the organization to
manage repairs, obtain estimates, and determine the most appropriate course of action
regarding the ambulance.
Capital
Unappropriated % of Board Expenditure
Balance Revenues Contingency Contingency Reserves
Audited balance as of June 30, 2025 31,213,980$ -$ -$ 613,094$
Approved Sources:
Appropriated from 2025-26 budget (Ordinance 052725-2) - 50,000 - 1,420,700
Addition from 2024-25 close out and reimbursements of completed projects - - - 147,219
Appropriated from 2025-26 budget (Ordinance 121625-5) 1,448,997 680,479
Approved Uses:
Appropriated from 2025-26 budget (Ordinance 052725-2) - - - (1,746,047)
Items for Brian Epperley memorial - (1,282) - -
Huntridge Road Traffic (Resolution 011326-6)(17,643)
Deer Culling (25,000)
Balance at May 26, 2026 32,662,977$ 12.0% 6,075$ 680,479$ 434,966$
County of Roanoke
Unappropriated Balance, Board Contingency, and Capital Reserves
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
General Government
Changes in outstanding debt for the fiscal year to date were as follows:
Audited
Outstanding Outstanding
June 30, 2025 Additions Deletions May 26, 2026
Debt type:
VPSA School Bonds 109,321,388$ -$ 7,026,556$ 102,294,832$
Lease Revenue Bonds 72,515,000 20,040,000 4,715,000 87,840,000
Temporary Literary Loans*31,674,051 35,009,946 - 66,683,997
Subtotal 213,510,439 55,049,946 11,741,556 256,818,829
Premiums 13,244,796 1,709,584 - 14,954,380
226,755,235$ 56,759,530$ 11,741,556$ 271,773,209$
Summary by entity:
County 77,345,868$ 21,749,584$ 4,715,000$ 94,380,452$ 34.73%
Schools 149,409,367 35,009,946 7,026,556 177,392,757 65.27%
100.00%
* The County has been approved for $75 million in Literary Loans. This amount will not be turned into permanent
loans until all monies are drawn down for the three school projects approved for funding which are:
Glen Cove and W.E. Cundiff Elementary Schools and the Roanoke County Career and Technology Center
Submitted By Laurie L. Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
Approved By Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
Real Estate Taxes $129,080,327 $64,535,442 50.00% $135,025,000 $67,497,013 49.99% $2,961,571 4.39%
Personal Property Taxes 44,500,000 5,083,605 11.42% 48,000,000 5,421,145 11.29% 337,541 6.23%
Public Service Corp Base 5,500,000 5,812,954 105.69% 6,000,000 8,242,978 137.38% 2,430,024 29.48%
Penalties & Interest on Property Taxes 1,350,000 941,152 69.71% 1,330,000 997,987 75.04% 56,835 5.69%
Payment In Lieu Of Taxes 225,000 81,073 36.03% 170,000 72,147 42.44% (8,925) -12.37%
Communication Taxes 2,625,000 1,904,613 72.56% 2,500,000 1,860,499 74.42% (44,114) -2.37%
Local Sales Tax 17,000,000 12,051,604 70.89% 17,242,500 12,764,926 74.03% 713,322 5.59%
Consumer Utility Tax 3,750,000 3,126,647 83.38% 3,750,000 2,977,234 79.39% (149,412) -5.02%
Business License Tax 9,100,000 8,732,720 95.96% 9,614,000 9,161,584 95.29% 428,864 4.68%
Franchise Tax 750,000 78,031 10.40% 850,000 112 0.01% (77,919) -69570.54%
Motor Vehicle License Fees 2,450,000 608,200 24.82% 2,475,000 657,442 26.56% 49,242 7.49%
Taxes On Recordation & Wills 1,550,000 1,042,601 67.26% 1,450,000 1,258,763 86.81% 216,163 17.17%
Utility License Tax 565,000 384,337 68.02% 555,000 394,022 71.00% 9,686 2.46%
Hotel & Motel Room Taxes 2,050,000 1,590,682 77.59% 2,250,000 1,513,129 67.25% (77,553) -5.13%
Taxes - Prepared Foods 6,450,000 4,739,649 73.48% 6,700,000 5,095,195 76.05% 355,546 6.98%
Other Taxes 1,355,000 688,250 50.79% 1,180,000 620,987 52.63% (67,264) -10.83%
Animal Control Fees 42,500 65,346 153.76% 42,500 45,140 106.21% (20,206) -44.76%
Land and Building Fees 18,000 10,360 57.56% 18,650 18,496 99.18% 8,136 43.99%
Permits 1,112,872 712,266 64.00% 1,119,040 739,708 66.10% 27,442 3.71%
Fees 64,600 68,949 106.73% 64,600 75,388 116.70% 6,439 8.54%
Clerk of Court Fees 127,000 113,284 89.20% 155,000 100,325 64.73% (12,959) -12.92%
Photocopy Charges 210 0 0.00% 210 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Fines and Forfeitures 558,500 335,739 60.11% 500,000 253,648 50.73% (82,091) -32.36%
Revenues from Use of Money 1,229,586 917,341 74.61% 1,184,745 587,351 49.58% (329,991) -56.18%
Revenues From Use of Property 185,014 162,109 87.62% 165,254 156,908 94.95% (5,201) -3.31%
General Fund - C100
For the Ten Months Ending Thursday, April 30, 2026
Charges for Services 4,145,100 3,731,034 90.01% 4,725,100 3,339,676 70.68% (391,359) -11.72%
Charges for Public Services 80,000 65 0.08% 80,000 (1,822) -2.28% (1,887) 103.57%
Education Aid-State 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Reimb-Shared Programs Salem 1,396,800 1,008,018 72.17% 1,663,301 1,364,665 82.05% 356,647 26.13%
Miscellaneous Revenue 304,200 349,785 114.99% 361,050 391,164 108.34% 41,379 10.58%
Recovered Costs 1,050,000 859,324 81.84% 975,000 815,774 83.67% (43,550) -5.34%
Non-Categorical Aid 418,000 1,149,491 275.00% 418,000 1,194,298 285.72% 44,807 3.75%
Shared Expenses 6,390,718 5,260,752 82.32% 7,077,599 5,522,583 78.03% 261,831 4.74%
Welfare & Social Services-Categorical 5,425,000 3,101,348 57.17% 5,035,263 3,223,668 64.02% 122,321 3.79%
Other State Categorical Aid 2,523,710 2,066,907 81.90% 2,659,630 2,066,619 77.70% (287) -0.01%
Welfare & Social Services 6,765,000 5,244,472 77.52% 6,950,000 5,742,377 82.62% 497,905 8.67%
Education Aid-Federal 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Other Categorical Aid 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Other Financing Sources 33,487,987 0 0.00% 36,047,419 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Transfers 3,867 3,867 100.00% 50,000 50,000 100.00% 46,133 92.27%
General Fund - C100
For the Ten Months Ending Thursday, April 30, 2026
Legislative 275,874 247,812 89.83% 304,690 240,188 78.83% (7,624) -3.17%
General & Financial Administration 10,707,832 8,811,025 82.29% 11,439,911 9,387,891 82.06% 531,749 5.71%
Electoral Board & Officials 1,038,250 676,145 65.12% 1,068,158 698,626 65.40% 20,852 2.99%
Courts 1,937,153 1,409,199 72.75% 1,984,352 1,613,016 81.29% 201,821 12.53%
Other Judicial Support 1,821,753 1,549,855 85.07% 1,903,611 1,667,670 87.61% 117,364 7.04%
Law Enforcement & Traffic Cont 20,591,508 17,849,902 86.69% 22,472,008 18,490,437 82.28% 649,524 3.52%
Fire and Rescue 25,972,455 22,653,671 87.22% 28,060,371 24,295,780 86.58% 1,659,697 6.84%
Correction & Detention 12,868,428 9,904,843 76.97% 12,979,109 9,877,241 76.10% (40,576) -0.41%
Animal Control 1,307,776 1,057,516 80.86% 1,409,415 1,032,984 73.29% (24,532) -2.37%
General Services Administration 1,431,285 1,227,961 85.79% 1,541,806 1,262,125 81.86% 34,164 2.71%
Refuse Disposal 6,233,165 5,282,839 84.75% 6,403,636 5,337,370 83.35% 42,374 0.80%
Maint Buildings & Grounds 5,896,871 4,830,868 81.92% 6,278,903 4,922,576 78.40% 86,250 1.76%
Engineering 2,862,027 2,188,947 76.48% 2,965,376 2,485,879 83.83% 296,882 11.95%
Inspections 1,135,510 1,008,544 88.82% 1,211,315 969,824 80.06% (38,719) -3.99%
Garage Complex 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Mental Health 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Public Health 767,419 747,343 97.38% 805,790 794,577 98.61% 47,234 5.94%
Social Services Administration 10,890,884 8,712,940 80.00% 11,165,323 10,084,898 90.32% 1,369,852 13.59%
Comprehensive Services Act 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Public Assistance 4,918,666 3,945,709 80.22% 5,187,550 3,972,761 76.58% 27,053 0.68%
Social Services Organizations 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Parks & Recreation 3,086,887 2,698,791 87.43% 3,138,600 2,775,768 88.44% 56,072 2.04%
Library 5,230,613 4,141,305 79.17% 5,425,510 4,419,426 81.46% 258,675 5.88%
Cultural Enrichment 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Planning & Zoning 2,007,941 1,416,689 70.55% 2,066,760 1,522,199 73.65% 59,366 4.15%
Cooperative Extension Program 145,391 47,465 32.65% 145,391 59,821 41.14% 12,355 20.65%
Economic Development 718,907 634,884 88.31% 753,620 684,564 90.84% 57,157 8.38%
Public Transportation 513,867 231,965 45.14% 510,000 53,665 10.52% (178,300) -332.25%
Contribution to Human Service Organizations 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
General Fund - C100
For the Ten Months Ending Thursday, April 30, 2026
Employee Benefits 2,925,437 1,261,360 43.12% 2,469,268 1,450,320 58.73% 188,987 13.03%
Dixie Caverns Landfill Cleanup 62,700 53,112 84.71% 62,700 43,777 69.82% (9,335) -21.32%
Miscellaneous 10,683,516 9,419,408 88.17% 11,324,859 9,922,681 87.62% 503,273 5.07%
Tax Relief/Elderly & Handicapp 1,694,060 1,091,533 64.43%0 0 0.00% (1,091,533) 0.00%
Refuse Credit Vinton 225,000 168,750 75.00% 225,000 173,165 76.96% 4,415 2.55%
Board Contingency 32,542,525 0 0.00% 33,499,534 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Unappropriated Balance 0 0 0.00%0 0 0.00%0 0.00%
Interfund Transfers Out 116,881,478 98,453,500 84.23% 123,214,458 104,381,956 84.72% 5,928,456 5.68%
Intrafund Transfers Out 6,253,812 5,649,102 90.33% 8,366,836 7,750,317 92.63% 2,101,215 27.11%
General Fund - C100
For the Ten Months Ending Thursday, April 30, 2026
ACTION NO. _______________
ITEM NO. __________________
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: Accounts Paid – April 2026
SUBMITTED BY: Laurie L. Gearheart
Chief Financial Officer
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Direct Deposit Checks Total
Payments to Vendors -$ -$ 13,356,250.58$
Payroll 04/10/26 2,117,271.13 8,780.73 2,126,051.86
Payroll 04/24/26 2,271,473.23 12,697.06 2,284,170.29
Manual Checks - - -
Grand Total 17,766,472.73$
A detailed listing of the payments to vendors is on file with the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
ACTION NO.___________________
ITEM NUMBER_______________
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER.
: May 26, 2026
: Statement of the Treasurer's Accountability per Investment and Portfolio Policy, as of
30-Apr-26
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
CASH INVESTMENT:
JP MORGAN 9,172,472.31
HOMETRUST 2,800,294.72 11,972,767.03
GOVERNMENT:
TRUIST CONTRA (13,220.00)
TRUIST 2,000,000.00
ROCKEFELLER CONTRA (50,380.00)
ROCKEFELLER 12,000,000.00
13,936,400.00
LOCAL GOV'T INVESTMENT POOL:
GENERAL OPERATION 17,157,923.46
ROCO EMA PORTFOLIO 1,152,154.14
ROCO EMA PORTFOLIO CONTRA 25,766.41
VA MINT 10,205,026.59
28,540,870.60
MONEY MARKET:
HOMETRUST BANK 4,565,855.86
TRUIST 4,022,581.92
ROCKEFELLER 5,991,593.57
14,580,031.35
PUBLIC FUNDS:
BANK OF BOTETOURT 8,095,953.16
8,095,953.16
TOTAL
77,126,022.14
5-26-26
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING WAS HELD IN
CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened a
closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance
with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member’s knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements
by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this certification resolution
applies; and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the
closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
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ACTION NO.
ITEM NO. O.1
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: May 26, 2026
AGENDA ITEM: The petition of Michelle and Brian Ellison to rezone
approximately 5.06 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential
District to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at
3169 and 3225 Bandy Road, Vinton Magisterial District.
SUBMITTED BY: Philip Thompson
Director of Planning
APPROVED BY: Richard L. Caywood
County Administrator
ISSUE:
Agenda item for public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to rezone
approximately 5.06 acres from R-1 to AR.
BACKGROUND:
Michelle and Brian Ellison are petitioning to rezone two (2) parcels totaling
approximately 5.06 acres from R-1 to AR to use the property for agricultural use (future
plans for the property include obtaining chickens, horses, and a small number of sheep
and goats. The applicants also plan to use a portion of the property for crops and floral
growth in addition to the small orchards.
The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines agriculture as “the use of land for the
production of food and fiber, including farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture,
horticulture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry. A garden and residential
chicken keeping, accessory to a residence, shall not be considered agriculture.”
The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines private stable as “the keeping,
breeding, or raising of horses or ponies exclusively for the personal use and enjoyment
of the owner or occupant of the property or the riding of horses or ponies by the owner
or occupant of the property and their guests.”
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Agriculture and private stable are permitted by-right in the AR, Agricultural/Residential
District.
The Roanoke County 200 Plan indicates the future land use designation of the subject
properties as "Development." Since conventional residential and cluster residential are
allowed in AR, the proposed rezoning would be consistent with the "Development"
future land use designation; however, the proposed use indicated by the applicant
would not be consistent with the "Development" future land use designation.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this petition on May 5, 2026. No
citizens spoke during the public hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the
small hobby farm and the limited agricultural uses proposed for the property, the rural
setting of the property and area, surrounding agricultural uses, terrain challenges with
the property, previous agricultural rezonings in this area, surrounding zoning and the
future land use designation.
The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the rezoning from R-1, Low
Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve the second reading of an
ordinance to rezone approximately 5.06 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential
District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District.
STAFF REPORT
Petitioner: Michelle and Brian Ellison
Request: Rezone approximately 5.06 acres of land zoned R-1, Low Density Residential
District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District
Location:
Tax Parcel:
3169 and 3225 Bandy Road
# 079.03-01-09.00-0000 and # 079.03-01-09.01-0000
Proposed Proffered
Conditions:
None
Michelle and Brian Ellison are petitioning to rezone approximately 5.06 acres of land zoned R-1, Low Density
Residential District to AR, Agricultural/Residential District to use the property for agriculture.
The Roanoke County 200 Plan indicates the future land use designation of the subject property as Development.
Development is a future land use area where most new neighborhood development will occur, including large-scale
planned developments which mix residential with retail and office uses. Innovation in housing design and
environmental sensitivity in site development is a key objective. Clustered developments are encouraged as is the
use of greenways and bike and pedestrian trails. Since conventional residential and cluster residential are allowed in
AR, the proposed rezoning would be consistent with the Development future land use designation; however, the
proposed use indicated by the applicant would not be consistent with the Development future land use designation.
1. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines agriculture as “the use of land for the production of food
and fiber, including farming, dairying, pasturage, agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and animal and poultry
husbandry. A garden and residential chicken keeping, accessory to a residence, shall not be considered
agriculture.”
The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines stable, private as “the keeping, breeding, or raising of
horses or ponies exclusively for the personal use and enjoyment of the owner or occupant of the property or
the riding of horses or ponies by the owner or occupant of the property and their guests.”
Agriculture and stable, private are permitted by-right in the AR, Agricultural/Residential District. All
development and use of the property must be in conformance with Section 30-34 (AR development
standards) of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance. Section 30-81-1 of the Roanoke County Zoning
Ordinance provides use and design standards for agriculture (standards attached). Section 30-81-5 of the
Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance provides use and design standards for stable, private (standards
attached).
any construction could take place.
2. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
Background – There are two (2) parcels involved in this petition totaling approximately 5.06 acres. There is
an existing single-family dwelling and an existing detached garage on the parcel addressed 3169 Bandy
Road. There is a power line that runs through both properties from southwest to northeast and a second
power line that runs through 3225 Bandy Road along the eastern road frontage on Bandy Road. Roanoke
County Real Estate records indicate the single-family dwelling was built in 1900. The current property
owners purchased the properties in September of 2025. In early 2026, the applicants approached Roanoke
County Planning staff regarding the process for rezoning the property in order to allow for agriculture and
proceeded to submit this rezoning request.
and grassy. To the west of the single-family dwelling, the property slopes down approximately 30 feet. There
is an area primarily clear of trees behind the single-family dwelling that contains a garden. The northwestern
portion of the property is flat and primarily wooded. The property slopes upward approximately 50 feet from
the flat area to the west of the home to the southern frontage of the property on Bandy Road. There is a
slope that runs along the western property line of 3169 Bandy Road that is approximately 30 feet. This
portion of the property is primarily wooded with a clear section for the powerline that runs southwest to
northeast. The western portion of 3225 Bandy Road has an elevation change of approximately 70 feet from
the lowest point to the highest point. The property is entirely wooded including the pipestem that leads to
Bandy Road aside from the small portion cleared of trees for the powerline.
intersection of Bandy Road and Mayfield Drive. 3225 Bandy Road directly adjoins residential property in the
City of Roanoke zoned R-7: Residential to the west. To the north and east are properties zoned R-1, Low
Density Residential, that primarily contain single-family residences or are vacant. To the south, the area
west of Bandy Road is located in Roanoke City and zoned R-7: Residential and the area to the east is in
Roanoke County and zoned R-2, Medium Density Residentia,l and R-1, Low Density Residential. The area
to the south of the subject property also primarily contains parcels that have single-family residences or are
vacant. There are existing continuing non-conforming agricultural uses in the surrounding area as this area
of Roanoke County historically contained agricultural uses. There are five (5) parcels to the southeast of the
subject property that have been rezoned from R-1, Low Density Residential to AR, Agricultural/Residential
for agriculture in the past two years by two separate petitioners.
Community Outreach – Approximately 16 letters were mailed to adjoining property owners and tenants
which contained the request, information about the subject parcel, instructions for how to submit comments
and contact information for staff. No citizen comments have been received on this application.
3.ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Site Layout/Architecture – The submitted concept plan shows the two (2) powerlines, storm drainage, and
septic drainfield that are located on the subject property. The existing single-family dwelling and detached
garage are visible in the northeastern corner of the property. There are two (2) fenced in areas for small
orchards, one (1) to the south of the single-family dwelling and one (1) to the northwest of the single-family
dwelling. Two (2) proposed agricultural structures are shown to the southwest of the single-family dwelling.
The fencing for livestock is proposed to be in the northernmost portion of 3169 Bandy Road with an
agricultural structure within the fencing. The applicant indicated that the future plans for the property include
portion of the property for crops and floral growth in addition to the small orchards.
Access/Traffic Circulation – These properties are located at the intersection of two residential streets, Bandy
Road and Mayfield Drive. There is a sharp curve in Bandy Road that follows the public road frontage of the
subject parcels. There is an existing paved driveway which serves as the properties entrance from Bandy
Agencies Comments: The following agencies provided comments on this application:
Fire and Rescue – Fire and Rescue does not object to this project, and it will not increase the services we
provide.
General Services – Do not see any issues and do not have comments.
VDOT – It appears from the information provided that allowing continued use of a single-family home and
private farm on this property will not adversely impact the VDOT right-of-way. Any future expansions or
redevelopment of the parcel or alteration to the existing drive may require VDOT review, approval, and
permitting.
4. CONFORMANCE WITH ROANOKE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Roanoke County 200 Plan indicates the future land use designation of the subject property as
Development. Development is a future land use area where most new neighborhood development will
occur, including large-scale planned developments which mix residential with retail and office uses.
Innovation in housing design and environmental sensitivity in site development is a key objective. Clustered
developments are encouraged as is the use of greenways and bike and pedestrian trails. Since
conventional residential and cluster residential are allowed in AR, the proposed rezoning would be
consistent with the Development future land use designation; however, the proposed use indicated by the
applicant would not be consistent with the Development future land use designation.
5. STAFF CONCLUSIONS
Michelle and Brian Ellison are petitioning to rezone approximately 5.06 acres of land zoned R-1, Low
Density Residential District to AR, Agricultural/Residential District, located at 3169 and 3225 Bandy Road in
the Vinton Magisterial District. The intention is to use the property for agriculture.
The Roanoke County 200 Plan indicates the future land use designation of the subject property as
Development. Since conventional residential and cluster residential are allowed in AR, the proposed
rezoning would be consistent with the Development future land use designation; however, the proposed
uses indicated by the applicant would not be consistent with the Development future land use designation.
CASE NUMBER: #6-5/2026
PREPARED BY: Skylar Camerlinck
HEARING DATES: PC: May 5, 2026 BOS: May 26, 2026
ATTACHMENTS: Application Materials
Maps (Aerial, Zoning, Future Land Use)
Photographs
R-1 District Regulations
AR District Regulations
Agriculture Use and Design Standards
Stable, Private Use and Design Standards
Development Future Land Use Designation
6-5/2026
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Applicant
The Planning Commission will study rezoning, special use permit waiver or community plan (15.2-2232) review requests to
determine the need and justification for the change in terms of public health, safety, and general welfare. Please answer the
following questions as thoroughly as possible. Use additional space if necessary.
JUSTIFICATION FOR REZONING, SPECIAL USE PERMIT WAIVER OR COMP PLAN (15.2-2232) REVIEW
REQUESTS
Please explain how the request furthers the purposes of the Roanoke County Ordinance as well as the purpose found at the
beginning of the applicable zoning district classification in the Zoning Ordinance.
Please explain how the project conforms to the general guidelines and policies contained in the Roanoke County Community
Plan.
Please describe the impact(s) of the request on the property itself, the adjoining properties, and the surrounding area, as well
as the impacts on public services and facilities, including water/sewer, roads, schools, parks/recreation and fire and rescue.
No major change to the property would take place outside of location of minimal
sheds/stable structures and fencing. There is no impact on public services, including
water/sewer, roads, schools, parks/recreation, and or fire and rescue.
Michelle Ellison
We are requesting to rezone our property from residential to agricultural. This rezoning will be
more in line with the immediate community and long term preservation of the areas historically
agricultural and rural land use. This will ensure that the properties in the area remain spaced out
providing ample space for forestry and open land preservation. This zoning is also more in
character with the property and surrounding neighborhood.
Our intent upon purchasing a home in rural Roanoke and this property in particular was to provide
preservation to a historical home and area while providing an open and diverse space for our
children to develop skills and characteristics not provided to them in todays standard society. Our
purchase of this 100+ year old home has already provided beautification to the area. We intend to
continue to nurture and develop the land, bringing back more character and historical use to the
property. Historical use of the land has included goats and chickens. Future plans are to use a
portion of the land for orchards and crop and floral growth. Create a mini farm for our growing
children with chickens, a horse barn, a small amount of sheep and goats. The land provides ample
space for grazing through the forested acres.
Lands surrounding the property are already in use for agricultural purposes and this continued
preservation of this land will keep in line with the surrounding character and charm of the Mount
Pleasant area. As the property's unique terrain and power line path does not align with development
of additional homes, this does not impact future development on the land.
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ALL APPLICANTS
a. Applicant name and name of development
b. Date, scale and north arrow
c. Lot size in acres or square feet and dimensions
d. Location, names of owners and Roanoke County tax map numbers of adjoining properties
e. Physical features such as ground cover, natural watercourses, floodplain, etc.
f. The zoning and land use of all adjacent properties
g. All property lines and easements
h. All buildings, existing and proposed, and dimensions, floor area and heights
i. Location, widths and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or adjacent to the development
j. Dimensions and locations of all driveways, parking spaces and loading spaces
Additional information required for REZONING and SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICANTS
k. Existing utilities (water, sewer, storm drains) and connections at the site
l. Any driveways, entrances/exits, curb openings and crossovers
m. Topography map in a suitable scale and contour intervals
n. Approximate street grades and site distances at intersections
o. Locations of all adjacent fire hydrants
p. Any proffered conditions at the site and how they are addressed
q. If project is to be phased, please show phase schedule
I certify that all items required in the checklist above are complete.
Signature of applicant Date
CONCEPT PLAN CHECKLIST
A concept plan of the proposed project must be submitted with the application. The concept plan shall graphically depict the
land use change, development or variance that is to be considered. Further, the plan shall address any potential land use or
design issues arising from the request. In such cases involving rezonings, the applicant may proffer conditions to limit the
future use and development of the property and by so doing, correct any deficiencies that may not be manageable by County
permitting regulations.
The concept plan should not be confused with the site plan or plot plan that is required prior to the issuance of a building
permit. Site plan and building permit procedures ensure compliance with State and County development regulations and may
require changes to the initial concept plan. Unless limiting conditions are proffered and accepted in a rezoning or imposed
on a special use permit or variance, the concept plan may be altered to the extent permitted by the zoning district and other
regulations.
A concept plan is required with all rezoning, special use permit, waiver, community plan (15.2-2232) review and variance
applications. The plan should be prepared by a professional site planner. The level of detail may vary, depending on the
nature of the request. The County Planning Division staff may exempt some of the items or suggest the addition of extra
items, but the following are considered minimum:
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Community Development Planning & Zoning Division
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR REZONING, SUBDIVISION WAIVER, PUBLIC
STREET WAIVER, OR SPECIAL USE PERMIT PETITION
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver,
Public Street Waiver or Special Use Permit petition if new or additional information is presented at the
public hearing. If it is the opinion of the majority of the Planning Commissioners present at the scheduled
public hearing that sufficient time was not available for planning staff and/or an outside referral agency to
adequately evaluate and provide written comments and suggestions on the new or additional information
prior to the scheduled public hearing then the Planning Commission may vote to continue the petition. This
continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the new or additional
information and provide written comments and suggestions to be included in a written memorandum by
planning staff to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall consult with planning staff to
determine if a continuance may be warranted.
POTENTIAL OF NEED FOR TRAFFIC ANALYSES AND/OR TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY
The Roanoke County Planning Commission reserves the right to continue a Rezoning, Subdivision Waiver,
Public Street Waiver, or Special Use Permit petition if the County Traffic Engineer or staff from the Virginia
Department of Transportation requests further traffic analyses and/or a traffic impact study that would be
beneficial in making a land use decision (Note: a list of potential land uses and situations that would
necessitate further study is provided as part of this application package).
This continuance shall allow sufficient time for all necessary reviewing parties to evaluate the required
traffic analyses and/or traffic impact study and to provide written comments and/or suggestions to the
planning staff and the Planning Commission. If a continuance is warranted, the applicant will be notified
of the continuance and the newly scheduled public hearing date.
Effective date: April 19, 2005
Name of Petition
Petitioner’s Signature
Date
Michelle Ellison
3/6/26
SCALE
CONCEPT PLAN
Power line access
Septic system and drainfield
Topography
Local Zoning
PROPOSED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
3169 and 3225 Bandy Road - Aerial Map
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3169 and 3225 Bandy Road - Future Land Use Map
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Neighborhood Conservation
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3169 and 3225 Bandy Road - Zoning Map
Roanoke County
Zoning
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Sec. 30-81-5. - Stable, Private.
General standards:
Minimum lot size: Two (2) acres.
A shelter shall be required for the keeping of a horse or pony.
No more than one (1) horse or pony shall be permitted for every two (2) fenced acres.
Stables, corrals, and other confined areas shall be setback at least fifty (50) feet from any
property line. For the purpose of this section, perimeter fencing of a yard shall not be
considered a confined area. All confined areas and fencing shall be securely constructed.
Private stables shall prepare and follow a management plan for responsible and
environmentally safe management of all animal wastes. Such plan shall be approved, when
required by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water. Animal
waste shall not create a nuisance or health hazard to adjoining property owners.
A plot plan shall be required showing the location of all structures and the location and type
of fencing.
A special use permit shall be required on lots less than five (5) acres in an R-1 zoning district.
(Ord. No. 042208-16, § 1, 4-22-08; Ord. No. 052411-9, § 1, 5-24-11; Ord. No. 092215-9, § 1, 9-22-15)
Appendices
A future land use area where most new neighborhood development will occur, including large-scale
planned developments which mix residential with retail and office uses. Innovation in housing design and
environmental sensitivity in site development is a key objective. Clustered developments are encouraged
as is the use of greenways and bike and pedestrian trails.
Land Use Types
Conventional Residential - Single-family developments in conventional lots. Includes attached, detached
and zero-lot line housing options. Greenways and bike and pedestrian trails are encouraged.
Cluster Residential - Single family developments with similar gross density of conventional subdivisions but
individual lot sizes may be reduced to accommodate the clustering of housing while allocating common
open space. Includes attached, detached and zero-lot line housing options. Greenways and bike and
pedestrian trails are encouraged.
Multi-family - Developments of 6-12 units per acre. Clustering is encouraged as are greenways and bike
and pedestrian trails.
Planned Residential Development - Mixed housing types at a gross density range of 4-8 units per acre.
Includes conventional housing, cluster housing, zero lot-line housing, townhouses and garden apartments.
Greenways and bike and pedestrian trails are encouraged.
Planned Community Development - Planned residential development mixed with office parks, neighborhood
shopping centers and supporting retail development. The majority of the development is residential with a
maximum limit set on the retail land. Greenways and bike and pedestrian trails are encouraged.
Community Activity Centers - Facilities which serve the neighboring residents including parks, schools,
religious assembly facilities, parks and recreational facilities and community clubs and meeting areas.
These activity centers should be linked to residential areas by greenways, bike and pedestrian trails.
Land Use Determinants
Public Facilities Capacity - Locations where public facilities are adequate to handle the increased
population concentration. This includes schools, parks and recreation facilities and fire and rescue facilities.
Utility Availability - Locations where water and sewer services exist or are scheduled to serve the area
Environmental Capacity - Locations where natural land features, including topography, provide optimum
opportunity for urban residential development.
Access - Locations which have or can provide direct access to a major street.
Urban Sector - Locations served by urban services.
DEVELOPMENT
Michelle and Brian Ellison
Rezone approximately 5.06 acres from R-1, Low Density Residential
District to AR, Agricultural/Residential District
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing
May 26, 2026
Location Map2
Project Site
•3169 and 3225 Bandy Road
•5.06 Acres
•Current Use: Single-Family Dwelling
and Vacant
•Proposed Use: Single-Family Dwelling
and Agriculture
•Request to rezone from R-1, Low
Density Residential District to AR,
Agricultural/Residential District, to use
the property for agriculture.
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13 Zoning Background
•The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines agriculture as
“The use of land for the production of food and fiber, including farming, dairying,
pasturage, agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry. A
garden and residential chicken keeping, accessory to a residence, shall not be
considered agriculture.”
•The Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance defines a private stable as
“The keeping, breeding, or raising of horses or ponies exclusively for the personal use and
enjoyment of the owner or occupant of the property or the riding of horses or ponies by
the owner or occupant of the property and their guests.”
•Agriculture and private stables are permitted by-right in the AR,
Agricultural/Residential District
•Section 30-81-1 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance provides use and design
standards for agriculture
•Section 30-81-5 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance provides use and design
standards for private stables
14 Concept Plan
15 Building Plans
16 Conceptual Rendering
Zoning
Existing Zoning
R-1, Low Density Residential
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Surrounding Zoning
North – R-1
South – R-1, R-2, Medium
Density Residential, City of
Roanoke
East – R-1, R-2, AR,
Agricultural/Residential
West – R-1, City of Roanoke
Future Land Use18
Development
•A future land use area where most new neighborhood development will occur, including large-scale planned developments which mix residential with retail and office uses.
•Innovation in housing design and environmental sensitivity in site development is a key objective. Clustered developments are encouraged as is the use of greenways and bike and pedestrian trails.
•The proposed rezoning is partially consistent with the Development future land use designation.
Planning Commission
Public Hearing – May 5, 2026
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•No citizens spoke during the public hearing.
•The Planning Commission discussed:
•the small hobby farm and the limited agricultural uses proposed for the
property;
•the rural setting of the property and area;
•surrounding agricultural uses;
•terrain challenges with the property;
•previous agricultural rezonings in this area;
•surrounding zoning and the future land use designation.
The Planning Commission recommends approval of the rezoning from R-1,
Low Density Residential District, to AR, Agricultural/Residential District
Questions?
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ROANOKE COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
5204 Bernard Drive, P.O. Box 29800
Roanoke, Virginia 24018-0798
TEL: (540) 772-2071
FAX: (540) 772-2089
Peter S. Lubeck
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Rachel W. Lower
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
Douglas P. Barber, Jr.
Kathryn Thomas
SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEYS
SAMPLE MOTIONS
The petition of Michelle and Brian Ellison to rezone approximately 5.06 acres of land
zoned R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to AR (Agricultural/Residential) District
MOTION TO APPROVE
I find that the proposed rezoning request:
1. Is consistent with the purpose and intent of the County’s adopted comprehensive
plan, although the proposed use indicated by the applicant would not be consistent
with the “Development” future land use designation indicated on the County’s
adopted comprehensive plan, and
2. Is good zoning practice, and
3. Will not result in substantial detriment to the community.
I therefore MOVE THAT WE APPROVE the rezoning request as it has been requested.
MOTION TO DENY
I find that the proposed rezoning request:
1. Is inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the County’s adopted comprehensive
plan, and/or
2. Is not good zoning practice, and/or
3. Will result in substantial detriment to the community.
I therefore MOVE THAT WE DENY the rezoning request as it has been requested.
MOTION TO DELAY ACTION
I find that the required information for the submitted proposal is incomplete. I therefore
MOVE TO DELAY action until additional necessary materials are submitted to the Board
of Supervisors.
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AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
CENTER ON TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 5.06 ACRES OF LAND ZONED R-1
(LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AR (AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 3169 BANDY ROAD AND 3225 BANDY ROAD, VINTON
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (ROANOKE COUNTY TAX MAP NUMBERS: 079.03-01-
09.00-0000 AND 079.03-01-09.01-0000)
WHEREAS, Michelle and Brian Ellison are requesting to rezone approximately
5.06 acres of land from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to AR
(Agricultural/Residential) District located at 3169 Bandy Road and 3225 Bandy Road
(Roanoke County Tax Map Numbers: 079.03-01-09.00-0000 and 079.03-01-09.01-0000),
in the Vinton Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on April 28, 2026, and the
second reading and public hearing were held on May 26, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on May 5, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the petition as
requested; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. The petition of Michelle and Brian Ellison to rezone approximately 5.06
acres of land from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to AR
(Agricultural/Residential) District located at 3169 Bandy Road and 3225
Bandy Road (Roanoke County Tax Map Numbers: 079.03-01-09.00-0000
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and 079.03-01-09.01-0000), in the Vinton Magisterial District, is hereby
approved.
2. The Board finds that the proposed rezoning request is consistent with the
purpose and intent of the Roanoke County Comprehensive Plan, although
the proposed use indicated by the applicant would not be consistent with
the “Development” future land use designation indicated on the Roanoke
County Comprehensive Plan.
3. The Board further finds that approval of the request is good zoning
practice, and will not result in substantial detriment to the community.
4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its final
passage. The Zoning Administrator is directed to amend the zoning district
map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized by this
ordinance.