HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/24/1990 - Adopted Board RecordsAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
RESOLUTION 42490-1 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO GREEN
VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPON THEIR
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Green Valley Elementary School was dedicated on
April 25, 1965; and
WHEREAS, during the past twenty-five years, Green Valley
Elementary School has been an outstanding example of public
education in Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Green Valley Elementary School has received
numerous honors and awards, including the following:
President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Demonstration Center
Freedom's Foundation Award
Roanoke County PTA 1989-90 Membership Award
United States Department of Education School for
Excellence Finalist
Roanoke County Council PTA Outstanding Elementary Unit
Commonwealth of Virginia Outstanding Elementary School
1987-88
WHEREAS, this recognition is due to the hard work and
commitment to excellence of the students, teachers, and staff of
Green Valley Elementary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors does hereby, on behalf of its members and all
the citizens of the County, extend its congratulations to the
students, teachers, and staff of Green Valley Elementary School on
the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of its dedication.
On motion of Supervisor McGraw, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
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Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Congratulations File
Dr. Bayes Wilson, Superintendent, Roanoke County Schools
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
RESOLUTION 42490-2 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO
ELEANOR KNOTT FOR HER THIRTY YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF
ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Eleanor Knott has taught in the Roanoke County
Public Schools since 1960, when she began her career at William
Byrd Junior High School; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Knott began teaching at Green Valley
Elementary School when it opened in September, 1964; and
WHEREAS, since that time, Mrs. Knott has helped to make
Green Valley an outstanding part of the Roanoke County School
System; and
WHEREAS, the Faculty and Staff of Green Valley Elementary
School have declared April 25th as Eleanor Knott Day at Green
Valley Elementary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors does hereby, on behalf of its members and all
the citizens of the County, extend its grateful appreciation and
congratulations to ELEANOR KNOTT for her thirty years of service
to the school children of Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Resolutions of Congratulations File
Dr. Bayes Wilson, Superintendent, Roanoke County Schools
ACTION #
A-42490-3
ITEM NUMBER -D—/
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
SUBJECT: Request from Mount Pleasant First Aid Crew for
approval of matching funds grant to purchase a squad
truck
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In 1987 a grant program was initiated by Roanoke County to
assist county fire and rescue volunteer departments in the purchase of
major pieces of equipment. All volunteer units have been encouraged
to use this approach for major purchases. The Fire and Rescue
Department Personnel and Equipment Committee reviews grant requests
using guidelines that look at both the financial and service level
standpoint. The decision for Roanoke County's participating is
contingent upon a favorable recommendation by this committee.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Several months ago Captain Judy Mabry of the Mt. Pleasant First
Aid Crew submitted a grant request.
Captain Mabry proposed that Roanoke County provide her unit with
a 50/50 grant that would be used to purchase a $55,000 rescue truck.
The organization has raised their part of the funding through community
solicitations.
A rescue truck is a specialized piece of equipment carrying many
different types of rescue equipment. It is designed to handle rope
rescue, confined space rescue, collapses, and entrapments.
The Personnel and Equipment Committee has reviewed this request
and views this as a good project for the county.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding is not available in the current Fire and Rescue budget.
Funding would be provided from capital reserve.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Roanoke County participate in this project
and provide funding up to one-half of the total cost not to exceed
$30,000.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
Thomas C. Fuqua Elmer C. Hodge
Chief of Fire & Rescue Department County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved (x) Motion by: Harry C. Nickens No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) to approve staff recommendation Eddy x
Received ( ) Johnson -5r-
Referred
Referred McGraw
To Nickens-
Robers x
cc: File
T. C. Fuqua, Chief, Fire & Rescue
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance
Reta Busher, Director, Management & Budget
MT. PLEASANT FIRST AID CREW �- r
INCORPORATED
2909 JAE VALLEY ROAD ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24014
BUSINESS 981-0979 EMERGENCY 911
April 1, 1990
Mr. Elmer Hodge
Roanoke County Administrator
Roanoke, Virginia
Mr. Hodge,
As you know we have spoken with you several months ago
concerning the County assisting with the purchase of a new
Squad truck. We have presented our specifications and cost
to Chief Fuqua.
At this time we are in need of your support of 50-50. This
means that we have $30,000, and are in need of your match. The
latest estimation on our purchase is $65,000.
Please give this matter your strongest consideration, as
you know our need to upgrade and replace this unit is vital to
the welfare of our community.
Thank You,
Judy Mabry, Captain
cc/ Chief Fuqua
Dr. Harry NIckens
We're There Because We Care
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All Volunteer Organization
ACTION NO. A-42490-4
ITEM NUMBER -ice - a
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Request for Authorization to enter into a Contract
with the SPCA to provide Animal Shelter Services to
the County /
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
For the past several years, the Roanoke Valley SPCA has
provided animal shelter facilities and services to the County of
Roanoke and City of Roanoke, so that these entities would not be
required to provide their own animal pound. The County's current
contract requires a payment to the SPCA of $1,260 per month, plus
one third of the dumpster cost to cover the cost of operations.
For this payment, the SPCA houses all animals turned in by County
officials, attempts to provide adoption for animals abandoned and
provides for the proper disposal of all destroyed animals.
The proposed contract provides for a fee of $5 per animal, per
day, to impound and care for animals delivered to it by Roanoke
County officials. Based upon the number of animals impounded
during 1989, this would cause an increase in our annual contract
of $4,830 (based on 570 animals). The proposed increase covers
increased operating costs of the facility. Animals confiscated
and turned in by the Town of Vinton would be accounted for
separately and charged to the Town of Vinton, since they have their
own animal control operations and collect their own revenues from
the sale of dog tags. The proposed effective date for the new
contract would be April 1, 1990, the beginning of the fiscal year
for the SPCA. This date also coincides with the notice provision
of the former contract, which required a 60 day notification.
Staff has met and discussed this matter with the City of Roanoke
and their contract is identical to that of the County.
Several years ago, the SPCA acquired a tract of land in
Roanoke County with the intent to build a new facility.
Preliminary sketches were prepared, but the construction phase was
never started. The SPCA has since sold that tract and is working
with the Valley localities to obtain a more suitable site. Most
of the proceeds were required to pay off the mortgage on the old
site and the balance is set aside for use in acquiring a new site
and the construction of the facility. The SPCA is currently having
plans for a new facility drawn and the City and County staff will
have an opportunity to review the documents to make sure that the
needs of our community are being met. Later this year, the SPCA
will begin its own fund raising efforts for the capital facility,
wherein they plan to raise construction monies from the private
sector. The local governments who participate in the use of the
facilities will be given an operating contract such as the document
referenced above. At this time, it appears that the City of
Roanoke, Town of Vinton, Roanoke County and Botetourt County will
be the local governments participating at the new facility.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPACT:
Alternative 1: Authorize the County Administrator to execute the
above referenced operating contract on a form and conditions
approved by the County Attorney. The effective date of this
contract would be April 1, 1990. No new appropriation would be
required for the balance of the current fiscal year, and monies are
included in the 1990-91 fiscal year budget to cover the cost of
this contract revision.
Alternative 2: Discontinue the use of the SPCA as the operators
of the impoundment facility for the County and consider building
our own facility or contracting with another operator. The County
does not have a facility at the present time and the City of Salem
facility cannot accommodate the additional volume of animals at
this time. The scope of our current operating contract is one of
"Joint Purchasing 11 with the City of Roanoke to allow one facility
to handle the needs of the community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the County of Roanoke award this
contract as a "Sole Source" purchase under the provisions of
section 17-40 of the Roanoke County Code and that the County
Administrator be authorized to execute the above referenced
contract on a form and conditions approved by the County Attorney.
The effective date of this contract would be April 1, 1990. No new
appropriation of monies is required for the current fiscal year and
monies are included in the 1990-91 fiscal year budget to cover the
cost of this contract revision.
Respectfully submitted, Appro d by,
John M. Chambl ssf , Jr. Elmer C. Hodge
Assistant Administrator County Administrator
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Approved (X )
Denied ( )
Received ( )
Referred ( )
To ( )
ACTION
Motion by: Harry C. Nickens to
approve staff recommendation
VOTE
No Yes Abs
Eddy X
Johnson X
McGraw X
Nickens X
Robers X
cc: File
John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Ken Hogan, Animal Control
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance
Reta Busher, Director, Budget
ACTION I
A-42490-5
ITEM NUMBER -�:) - 3
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Acceptance of Federal Special Education Preschool
Grant Funds
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND: The Roanoke County School Board has received a grant
of $25,029 from the federal government. The funds would be used
for materials, equipment, and summer school instruction for the
preschool program. Dr. Eddie Kolb, Director of Pupil Personnel
Services for the Roanoke County School System, will be present to
answer any questions related to this program. The amount of $3,554
was originally budgeted in the Federal Programs Fund in
anticipation of this grant, however, $25,029 was actually awarded,
therefore, the County will only need to appropriate the remaining
balance of $21,475.
FISCAL IMPACT: If this grant is accepted, the County will record
an additional $21,475 in revenues from the federal government and
a related expenditure of the same amount in the School Federal
Programs Fund. There is no matching requirement from the County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends accepting the federal grant
for the special education preschool program.
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Reta R. Busher
Director of Management
and Budget
Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
ACTION
VOTE
No Yes Abs
Approved ( x) Motion by: Harry C. Nickens
Denied ( ) to approve staff recommendatiorEddy x
Received ( ) Johnson x
Referred ( ) McGraw x
To Nickens x
Robers x
cc: Fi e
Reta Busher, Director, Management & Budget
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance
Dr. Bayes Wilson, Superintendent, Roanoke County Schools
Dr. Eddie Kolb, Director, Pupil Personnel Services
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FROM THE MINUTES OF THE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA MEETING IN REGULAR SESSION AT 7 P.M. ON APRIL 12, 1990
IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, SALEM,
VIRGINIA.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN APPROPRIATION TO
THE FEDERAL PROGRAMS FUND FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1989-90 PRESCHOOL ALLOCATIONS
WHEREAS, notification was received on March 22, 1990
regarding the award of federal special education preschool
allocation funds for the period July 1, 1989 through September
30, 1990, and
WHEREAS, Roanoke County Schools' allocation is $25,029
of which $3,554 was budgeted for the 1989-90 school year;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County School
Board of Roanoke County, on motion of Charlsie S. Pafford and
duly seconded, that an appropriation of $21,475 is being
requested to the Federal Programs Fund for materials, equipment,
and summer school instruction for the preschool program.
Adopted on the following recorded vote:
AYES: Paul G. Black, Maurice L. Mitchell, Charlsie S.
Pafford, Barbara B. Chewning, Frank E. Thomas
NAYS: None
TESTE:
Clerk
c: Mrs. Diane Hyatt
ACTION NO. A-42490-6
ITEM NUMBER
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Request from Roanoke Area Soap Box Derby, Inc. to
construct a Soap Box Derby Track at Walrond Park
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
At the April 10 meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a
proposal to allow the Roanoke Area Soap Box Derby, Inc. to
construct a Soap Box Derby Track at Walrond Park was delayed for
two weeks. Some concern had been expressed about the amount of
parking available, the coordination of the park use, (particularly
if youth baseball and the Soap Box Derby activities were to occur
at the same time), and whether or not other sites had been
considered.
As with any other facility, schedules must be coordinated to
minimize conflict and staff does not deem this to be an
insurmountable problem. Approximately eight acres of land was
purchased with 1985 Bond monies for expanded parking and the future
development of ball fields at Walrond Park. This space can be used
for overflow parking and allow multiple use of the park facility.
The Soap Box Derby group has visited and considered other
sites in the County including Green Hill Park, but the amount of
excavation and modification of the existing topography to meet the
needs of the track were felt to be more extensive and less cost
effective. Also, at Green Hill Park, the most suitable area would
be adjacent to the Equestrian Center and would conflict with the
nature of the operations planned for that site. The proposed site
at Walrond Park is on an unused grassy area of the park near the
administration building which is not scheduled for any special use
on our long range plans.
Steve Carpenter, Director of Parks & Recreation for the
County, has been working closely with Wes Crow, representing the
Roanoke Area Soap Box Derby Inc., to find a suitable location for
the construction of a new soap box derby track in the Roanoke
Valley area. The soap box derby is currently utilizing the old
Starkey drag strip, located off of Buck Mountain Road, southwest
Roanoke County, however this track is rough and in need of repair
due to the effects of extreme weather and age. Due to the
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condition of the track, it may soon be necessary to resort to the
use of a public street, however this is not the safest nor most
desirable condition for this type of event.
The proposed track would be 1,000 ft. long (including a 200
ft. run out area) and would consist of two racing lanes and also
a return road for vehicular traffic to transport the racers back
to the starting area. The attached map shows the concept plan for
utilizing the Walrond Park facility.
If granted the use of the Walrond Park land, the Roanoke Soap
Box Derby Board would proceed to obtain private donations of money
and services necessary to plan, design and build the track. When
not being used for derby activities, the facility could be used for
remote control airplanes, uphill foot and bicycle races etc., which
would be an additional opportunity for this County owned public
park facility.
Soap Box Derby activities are open to boys and girls, ages 9
through 16, and include a dual control division designed for a
handicapped driver with a co-driver. This summer's events will be
a part of the Virginia State Games, and competition will also lead
to championship races to be held in Akron, Ohio.
Based on current participation and anticipated interest in an
expanded facility, this type of operation could make a significant
impact on our tourist and visitor trade. Six rallies are being
planned with an anticipated participation of 35 contestants each.
The R. G. Canning event should draw 200 contestants and their
families from throughout the region. The R. G. Canning event will
be a six day event and many people from outside the immediate area
will be needing overnight accommodations, meals, etc. contributing
up to $100,000 to our local economy. It is felt that a permanent
home facility would allow the Soap Box Derby to continue to grow
and become another example of our community's interest in our young
people.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPACT:
Alternative 1: Authorize the Roanoke Area Soapbox Derby, Inc. to
use the designated area at Walrond Park and proceed with the
collection of private monies and services for the planning, design,
and construction of the track facility. The facility would be
owned by the County of Roanoke and the Soapbox Derby group would
assist in the operation of the facility for competitions. No
County monies are being requested for this venture. If approved,
we would ask the County Attorney's office to prepare the
appropriate documents to protect the County's interest and would
outline the engineering and other approval processes necessary to
allow construction.
Alternative 2: Do not allow the use of the Walrond Park facility,
but allow the County staff to continue to work with the Soapbox
Derby group to find another suitable site within the community.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve
Alternative 1, which authorizes the use of this portion of Walrond
Park and that the appropriate legal documents be drafted by the
County Attorney to protect the County's interest. Steve Carpenter
and I will be present at the Board meeting to answer questions that
you may have concerning this matter.
Respectfully submitted, Appro d by/
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'Cohn M. Chambl ss, Jr. Elmer C. Hodge
Assistant Administrator County Administrator
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ACTION
Motion by: Bob L. Johnson to
approve staff recommendation
VOTE
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John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator
Steve Carpenter, Director, Parks & Recreation
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ACTION # A-42490-7
ITEM NUMBER -S
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Request from Strauss Construction for 100%
reimbursement of the cost of off-site water
facilities constructed for the Proposed Cotton Hills
Subdivision
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
Strauss Construction Corporation has submitted a preliminary
plan to develop a 120 lot single family subdivision along Cotton
Hill between Back Creek and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Strauss
Construction originally proposed to establish a new water system
under the provisions of the County Ordinance and construct a
wastewater treatment plant in order to provide water and sanitary
sewer service to this development.
During preliminary discussions between the developer and
County staff, it was recommended by staff that the developer extend
existing water facilities instead of establishing a new dis-
connected system; and to use a sewage pump station with discharge
into the existing gravity sewer instead of using a wastewater
treatment plant or on -lot septic systems. The cost of extending
the existing water system and using a sewer pump station would
result in lower construction and operating costs than the original
proposal.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Strauss Construction is continuing the plan approval process
for the Cotton Hill Subdivision which includes extension of the
existing County water system and the use of a sewage pump station
as recommended by County staff.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION (continued):
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Public water would be supplied to the Cotton Hill Subdivision
by extending the water main from South Roselawn/Bridlewood area to
the proposed subdivision as shown on the attached map. The cost of
this construction will exceed the amount the Utility Director is
authorized to credit against the developers water off-site facility
fees. Strauss Construction has requested that the Board of
Supervisors authorize the credit of the second half of the water
off-site facility fee as provided for in the water ordinance so
they can recover all of the eligible cost of the off-site water
extension required.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPACTS:
Alternative 1. The Board of Supervisors authorize the credit
of the second half of the water off-site facility fee due for the
Cotton Hill Subdivision, so developer's cost of off-site facility
construction can be recovered.
IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE 1:
The developer's cost to provide public water to this site will
not exceed $1,036 per lot. The County will not expend current
funds since this would be a credit of future fees due. The County
would gain the approximate 2,200 feet of 12" water line along
South Roselawn Road and Ran Lynn Road. This water line would be
between the existing County water systems of Brookwood and Scenic
Hills.
Alternative 2. The Board of Supervisors would not authorize
the credit of the second half of the off-site facility fee due from
the Cotton Hill Subdivision.
IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE 2:
The developer's cost to provide public water to this site
would exceed $1,036 per lot. The County would receive an
additional $25,000 to $40,000 in off-site facility fees from this
development. If this alternative was not acceptable to the
developer, they could elect to construct a new water system to
serve their development. The water ordinance provides that the
County would pay for the storage facility as well as credit the
fees against the cost of wells constructed as a supply. If the
developer chose this option, the cost to the County would be the
credit of all fees plus an estimated $50,000 additional to cover
the above costs.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize the
Utility Director to use the second half of the water off-site
facility fee for Cotton Hill Subdivision as a credit for off-site
water facilities constructed as provided for by the County Water
Ordinance.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVED:
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Clifford g,'P.9—. Elmer C. Hodge
Utility Director County Administrator
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Robers
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Cliff Craig, Director, Utilities
Phillip Henry, Director, Engineering
John Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator
Reta Busher, Director, Management & Budget
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance
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April 4, 1990
Mr. Clifford Craig, P.E.
Utility Director
County of Roanoke
1206 Kessler Mill Road
Salem, VA 24153
RE: Cotton Hill Road - Sewer and Water
Dear Cliff:
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RECEIVED
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Strauss Construction Corporation is undertaking a feasibility study of the
acreage on Cotton Hill Road between Back Creek and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
You have a preliminary plan on file with our rough layout.
At this time, per our conversations, we are making formal requests for
credit on water fees and reimbursements for sewer.
The request for water fee credits is to credit 1000/0 of fees in lieu of
50% per policy.
The request for sewer fee reimbursement is to reimburse 100% of fees by
Strauss Construction Corporation and to credit 75% of all other connections
to this line by others. This reimbursement agreement would run for a period
of ten (10) years.
If this agrees with our discussion, please take appropriate steps to implement
the above request. It is my understanding this will go before the Board on
April 24th.
Very truly yours,
Steven S. Strauss,
President
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POST OFFICE BOX 20287 5100 BERNARD DRIVE SW ROANOKE VIRGINIA 24018 703/989-7060
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ACTION # A-42490-8
ITEM NUMBER -D-to
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Request from Strauss Construction for 100%
reimbursement of the cost of off-site sewer
facilities constructed for the Proposed Cotton Hills
Subdivision
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
Strauss Construction Corporation has submitted preliminary
plan to develop a 120 lot single family subdivision along Cotton
Hill between Back Creek and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Strauss
Construction originally proposed to establish a new water system
under the provisions of the County Ordinance and construct a
wastewater treatment plant in order to provide water and sanitary
sewer service to this development.
During preliminary discussions between the developer and
County staff, it was recommended by staff that the developer extend
existing water facilities instead of establishing a new dis-
connected system; and to use a sewage pump station with discharge
into the existing gravity sewer instead of using a wastewater
treatment plant or on -lot septic systems. The cost of extending
the existing water system and using a sewer pump station would
result in lower construction and operating costs than the original
proposal.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Strauss Construction is continuing the plan approval process
for the Cotton Hill Subdivision which includes extension of the
existing County water system and the use of a sewage pump station
as recommended by County staff.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION (continued): D
Sanitary Sewer Service will be provided by constructing a
sewer pump station and force main with discharge into the existing
County sewer system at Crystal Creek Drive. This pump station
would be abandoned in the future when a gravity sewer is
constructed from the Starkey Pump Station, along Back Creek to
serve the Rt. 221 South area. Strauss Construction has requested
that the Board of Supervisors authorize the reimbursement of 100%
of the sanitary sewer fees for the Cotton Hill Subdivision and 75%
of the future sewer connection fees of others using these
facilities. The reimbursement is requested for a period of 10
years or until full reimbursement for the off-site sewer has been
received.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPACTS:
Alternative 1. The Board of Supervisors would authorize the
credit of 100% of the sanitary sewer fees, estimated to be $60,000,
and share the remaining cost of the off-site sewer facilities with
the developer on an equal basis. No future reimbursement of other
fees would be made. The total off-site sewer cost is estimated to
be $110,000.
IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE 1. This alternative would cost the County
up to $25,000 in payments to the developer. This alternative would
not require the administration of a reimbursement agreement over
the next 10 years and would not prohibit the credit or
reimbursement of fees to future developers that may use these
facilities. This alternative will promote growth in the area.
Alternative 2. The Board of Supervisors would authorize the
credit of 100% of the off-site sewer fees for the Cotton Hill
Subdivision and reimbursement to the developer of 75% of the off-
site sewer fees paid by others that use these facilities.
IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE 2. The developer will have $50,000 of excess
cost to provide public sewer to this site which he may recover in
future reimbursement. The County would not expend funds at this
time but would administer the reimbursement agreement for a period
of 10 years. Reimbursement of future fees of others served by this
system prohibits the use of those fees to credit or reimburse
others when they provide off-site sewer facilities. This
alternative will promote growth in the area.
Alternative 3. The Board of Supervisors would authorize the
credit of 100% or less of the off-site sewer fees for the Cotton
Hill Subdivision and not authorize any further reimbursement to the
developer for these facilities.
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IMPACT OF ALTERNATIVE 3. The developer will have from $50,000 to
$110,000 of excess cost to provide public sewer to the site. There
would not be any expenditure of County funds for this project.
This alterative may encourage the developer to use on -lot septic
systems to serve the site with a lower density of lots. This lower
density of lots would likely make extension of public water to the
site not feasible and result in individual on -lot wells as used in
adjacent development. The use of on -lot septic and on -lot wells
for past development has placed a high financial burden on property
owners and the County when those facilities fail and public
facilities are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends alternative one in order to promote quality
development that provides public sanitary sewer service at a
reasonable cost.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Utility Director
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Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
ACTION VOTE
Approved (x) Motion by: Harry C. Nickens No
Denied ( ) to approve staff recommendatiKddy
Received ( ) Johnson _
Referred McGraw _
to Nickens _
Robers
cc: File
Cliff Craig, Director, Utilities
Phillip Henry, Director, Engineering
John Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator
Reta Busher, Director, Management & Budget
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance
Yes Abs
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CONSTRUCTION
April 4, 1990
Mr. Clifford Craig, P.E.
Utility Director
County of Roanoke
1206 Kessler Mill Road
Salem, VA 24153
RE: Cotton Hill Road - Sewer and Water
Dear Cliff:
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APR 1990
RECEIVED
ROANOKE COUNTY
UTILITY DEPT.
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Strauss Construction Corporation is undertaking a feasibility study of the
acreage on Cotton Hill Road between Back Creek and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
You have a preliminary plan on file with our rough layout.
At this time, per our conversations, we are making formal requests for
credit on water fees and reimbursements for sewer,
The request for water fee credits is to credit 100°0 of fees in lieu of
50% per policy.
The request for sewer fee reimbursement is to reimburse 100% of fees by
Strauss Construction Corporation and to credit 7570 of all other connections
to this line by others. This reimbursement agreement would run for a period
of ten (10) years.
If this agrees with our discussion, please take appropriate steps to implement
the above request. It is my understanding this will go before the Board on
April 24th.
Very truly yours ,
Steven S. Strauss,
President
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POST OFFICE BOX 20287 5100 BERNARD DRIVE SW ROANOKE VIRGINIA 24018 703/989-7060
BUILDERS/ DEVELOPERS
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ACTION NO. A-42490-9
ITEM NUMBER
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 24, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Request from the Town of Vinton to discontinue the
use of the tennis court adjacent to the Vinton War
Memorial and allow the Town to use it for additional
parking for the War Memorial
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
The Town of Vinton has requested that the tennis court
adjacent to the War Memorial facility be turned over to the Town
of Vinton for the purpose of converting it into additional parking
for the War Memorial. These tennis courts are seldom used and are
in need of immediate major repair, which would cost approximately
$30,000. It is felt that the tennis playing needs of the area can
be adequately met through the tennis courts located at Gearhart and
Stonebridge Parks.
This facility is currently owned by the Town of Vinton and is
operated and maintained by the County's Department of Parks &
Recreation through a lease dated May 3, 1982. Section 7 of that
lease agreement requires the County to notify the Town Manager of
any intention to eliminate the lease or to cease the use of the
buildings (facilities). We hereby request permission for the
County Administrator to advise the Town Manager that the County is
willing to discontinue use of the facility and thereby return it
to the control of the Town for use as an additional parking
facility.
ALTERNATIVES AND IMPACT:
Alternative #1: Authorize the County Administrator to inform
the Vinton Town Manager that the County of Roanoke no longer
chooses to operate said facility as a tennis court, thereby
honoring the Town of Vinton's request to convert its use to
additional parking for the Vinton War Memorial facility.
Alternative #2: Retain the site as a tennis court with the
understanding that major improvements will be required in the near
future at a cost of approximately $30,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the County Administrator be authorized
to notify the Town Manager of the County of Roanoke's intent to
cease operations at the tennis court adjacent to the Vinton War
Memorial, effective May 1, 1990, thereby allowing the Town of
Vinton to utilize and maintain said facility as additional parking
for the Vinton War Memorial.
Respectfully submitted, Approved by,
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ohn M. Chambli s, Jr. Elmer C. Hodge
Assistant Administrator County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved (x) Motion by: Harry C.Nickens to No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) approve staff recommendation Eddy x
Received ( ) Johnson x
Referred ( ) McGraw x
To ( ) Nickens x
Robers —
cc: Steve Carpenter, Director, Parks & Recreation
Jim Jones, Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation
File
John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
TO: John Chambliss, Jr., Assistant County Administrator
of Human Services
___tkFROM: Stephen Car pen
DATE: March 5, 1990
SUBJECT: Vinton Tennis Courts
Please note the attached -letter from George W. Nester, Vinton
Town Manager.
I concur with Mr. Nester's request and observations. The
existing tennis courts are seldom used and are in immediate need
for ma -ion repair at a cost of approximately $30,000 - $35,000.
The tennis playing needs of the area, it is felt, can be
adquately met through the other courts located at both Gearhart and
Stonebridge Parks.
Recommendation• Approve Mr. Nester's request with the
understanding that all associated arrangements and costs will
be borne solely by the Town of Vinton.
Please let me know what action you would like us to take from
this point.
* Thank you.
Jim Jones
Darrell Shell
Attachment (1)
GEORGE W. NESTER
TOWN MANAGER
TOWN OF VINTON
P. O. BOX 338
VINTON, VIRGINIA 24179
Mr. James E. Jones
County of Roanoke
Assistant Director of Parks
1206 Kessler Mill Road
Salem, VA 24153
Dear Jim:
(703) 983-0607
FAX (703) 983.0621
February 26, 1990
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The Town of Vinton is interested in the use of the present tennis courts at
the Vinton War Memorial for the purpose of converting them into additional
parking at the War Memorial facility. The purpose of this letter is to de-
termine if the County Department of Parks and Recreation has any plans that
would conflict with the conversion of these tennis courts into public parking.
From my periodic observation, it appears that the courts are used infrequently
and that the loss of these tennis courts should pose limited problems to the
overall County recreation,program. It also appears to be a continuing mainten-
ance drain on the County to keep these courts up.
If you are in agreement that this tennis court might be taken over for conver-
sion to public parking for the War Memorial grounds, I would appreciate you
advising. Should you have questions or need additional information, do not
hesitate to contact me.
We would anticipate beginning conversion of this parking area in July ofa this
year.
I appreciate your response to this question.
George W. Nester
Town Manager
GWN/cr
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
RESOLUTION 42490-10 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:
1. that the certain section of the agenda of the Board
of Supervisors for April 24, 1990 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 4, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes - October 24, 1989, November
15, 1989, November 28, 1989, December 19, 1989.
2. Approval of Minutes - March 27, 1990.
3. Approval of Raffle Permit - Clearbrook Rescue
Auxiliary.
4. Acknowledgement from the Virginia Department of
Transportation of the acceptance of .14 miles of
Winesap Drive (Route 1084) into the Secondary
System.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby 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
resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson with Item 1 removed for
separate vote, and carried by the following voice vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
Item 1, on motion of Supervisor Nickens, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
CC: File
Phillip Henry, Director of Engineering
ACTION NO. A -42490-10.b
ITEM NUMBER 1-r /
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
MEETING DATE: April 18, 1990
AGENDA ITEM: Acceptance of Winesap Drive into the Secondary
System by the Virginia Department of Transportation
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMENTS:
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION:
Roanoke County has received acknowledgement that the following road
has been accepted into the Secondary System by the Virginia
Department of Transportation effective April 12, 1990.
0.14 miles of Winesap Drive (Route 1084)
SUBMITTED BY:�/
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Mary H. Allen
Clerk to the Board
AP
PROV D BY:
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Elmer C. Hodge
County Administrator
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ACTION VOTE
Approved (y) Motion by: Rnh T._ Tnhnsnn No Yes Abs
Denied ( ) Robers x
Received ( ) Eddy x
Referred ( ) Johnson x
To ( ) McGraw x
Nickens x
cc: File
Phillip Henry, Director, Engineering
CGI'vI.Nv1ONIVEAL TI -1 of VIRCjINIA
RAY D. PETHTEL
COMM'SZIGNER
Board of Supervisors
County of Roanoke
P. 0. Box 29800
Roanoke, VA 24018-0798
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
APP
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1401 EAST BROAD STREET
Rk,HMOND 23219 OSCAR K. MABRY
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
April 12, 1990
Secondary System
Addition
Roanoke County
As requested in your resolution dated March 13, 1990, the following
addition to the Secondary System of Roanoke County is hereby approved,
effective April 12, 1990.
THE ORCHARD - APPLEWOOD. SECTION 3
Route 1084 (Winesap Drive) - From Route 1089 to 0.14 mile
Southwest Route 1089.
Sincerely,
Oscar K. Mabry
Deputy Commissioner
TR,=NSPORTyTION FOR i HE 21 ST CENTURY
0.14 Mi.
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION CENTER, TUESDAY
APRIL 24, 1990
ORDINANCE 42490-11 ADOPTING A NEW SET OF ZONING REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO THE DISPLAY OF SIGNAGE WITHIN ROANOKE
COUNTY, AND REPEALING OR AMENDING CERTAIN EXISTING ZONING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE DISPLAY OF SIGNS.
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County 1985 Comprehensive Development
Plan recommended the update of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance,
and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission did appoint
a Roanoke County Sign Subcommittee to prepare draft recommendations
pertaining to the display of signage in Roanoke County; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission did receive the recommendations of the
Sign Subcommittee in July 1989, and did review and study these
recommendations, making modifications where deemed by the
Commission to be appropriate; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 1989 the Roanoke County Planning
Commission did hold a public hearing in accord with Section 15.1-
431 of the Code of Virginia, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March
13, 1990; the second reading and public hearing was held on April
24, 1990; and
WHEREAS, legal notice for the public hearing was provided as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors finds that the adoption of
these signage regulations is necessary and expedient in order to
secure and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the
inhabitants of the County, since signs directly affect the
appearance, aesthetics and vitality of the community, the
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enhancement and preservation of property values, traffic safety,
and the value of the County's industrial, commercial, residential,
and agricultural areas.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Zoning Ordinance of Roanoke County is hereby
amended by repealing the following:
Section 21-93 Signs.
(REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY)
Section 21-20 Words and Phrases
The following words and phrases are REPEALED:
Administrator
Sign
Sign Structure
Section 21-22-5 R -MH Manufactured Housing Combined District
I. (e) (REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY)
Section 21-23-3 B-3 Special Commercial District
B. Signs (REPEALED IN ITS ENTIRETY)
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2. That the Zoning Ordinance of Roanoke County is hereby
amended by adding the following:
Section 21-20 Words and Phrases
The following words and phrases are added to Section 21-
20 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance:
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT SIGN Any sign displayed for the purpose
of advertising agricultural products produced on the premises where
the sign is displayed.
ATTACHED SIGN Any sign that is affixed directly to a wall,
roof, canopy, awning, marquee, mansard wall, parapet wall, or porch
of a building, and whose face is parallel to the building element
to which it is attached. Attached signs have only one face visible
from a public right-of-way.
AWNING A shelter constructed of nonrigid materials on a
supporting framework, either freestanding, or projecting from and
supported by an exterior wall of a building.
AWNING SIGN A type of attached sign painted on, printed on,
or otherwise affixed to the surface of an awning.
BANNER A temporary sign applied to cloth, paper, flexible
plastic, or fabric of any kind.
BUSINESS SIGN A sign which directs attention to a profession
or business conducted, or to a commodity, service activity or
entertainment sold or offered, upon the premises where the sign is
located, or in the building to which the sign is affixed.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN A temporary sign identifying an architect,
developer, builder, general contractor, subcontractor, material
supplier, and or financing entity participating in construction on
the property on which the sign is located.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN Any sign displayed for the direction and
convenience of the public, including signs which identify rest
rooms, location of public telephones, public entrances, freight
entrances or the like.
ESTABLISHMENT Any business or other land use permitted by this
ordinance for which a sign permit may be requested.
FREESTANDING SIGN A sign which is supported by structures or
supports in or upon the ground and is independent of any support
from any building.
GLARE A bright light which is unnecessarily cast on to
property due to direct transmission, refraction, or reflection.
HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A sign erected and maintained by a public
agency, or non-profit historical society, that identifies the
location of, and provides information about, a historic place or
event.
HOME OCCUPATION SIGN A sign associated with home occupation
uses as provided for elsewhere in this ordinance.
IDENTIFICATION SIGN A permanent on -premises sign displaying
only the name of a subdivision, multi -family housing project,
shopping center, industrial park, office park, church, school,
public or quasi -public facility or similar type use.
ILLUMINATED SIGN Any sign with an artificial light source
incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of
illuminating the sign.
MONUMENT SIGN A freestanding sign affixed to a structure built
on -grade in which the sign and the structure are an integral part
of one another.
OFF -PREMISES SIGN Any sign which directs attention to a
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message, or business, commodity, activity, service or product not
conducted, sold, or offered upon the premises where the sign is
located. These signs may also be known as location signs,
billboards, outdoor advertising signs, or general advertising
signs.
ON -PREMISES SIGN Any sign which directs attention to a
business, commodity, activity, service or product conducted, sold,
or offered upon the premises where the sign is located.
POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGN A sign relating to the election of a
person to public office, or a political party, or a matter to be
voted upon at an election called by a duly constituted public body.
PORTABLE SIGN A freestanding temporary sign that is designed
to be moved easily, and is not permanently affixed to the ground.
PROJECTING SIGN A sign that is affixed directly to a wall,
roof, canopy, awning, marquee, mansard wall, parapet wall, or porch
of a building, and whose face is roughly perpendicular to the
building element to which it is attached.
SHOPPING CENTER A group of commercial establishments planned,
constructed and managed as a total entity with shared access,
customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision of goods
delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations,
and protection from the elements.
SIGN Any device, structure, fixture or placard using
graphics, symbols, and/or written copy designed specifically for
the purpose of advertising or identifying any establishment,
product, goods, service, or activity.
SIGN HEIGHT The vertical distance measured from grade to the
highest portion of the sign or sign structure.
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SIGN SETBACK The minimum distance required between any
property line and any portion of a sign or sign structure.
SIGN STRUCTURE The supports, uprights, bracing or framework
of any structure exhibiting a sign, be it single faced, double
faced, v -type or otherwise.
SUSPENDED SIGN A sign that is suspended from a wall, roof,
canopy, awning, marquee, mansard wall, parapet wall, or porch of
a building by means of brackets, hooks or chains, and the like, and
whose face is roughly perpendicular or parallel to the building
element to which it is attached.
TEMPORARY SIGN Any sign structure which is not permanently
affixed to the ground, a building or other structure, and/or an on -
premise sign applying to a seasonal or brief activity such as, but
not limited to, summer camps, horse shows, yard sales, Christmas
tree sales, business promotions, auctions and carnivals. For the
purposes of these regulations, on -premises real estate signs and
signs displayed on active construction projects shall be considered
temporary when displayed in accordance with Section 21-93 (J).
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR The Zoning Administrator of Roanoke
County, Virginia, or an authorized agent thereof. For the purposes
of the Zoning Ordinance, also known as the Administrator.
Section 21-93 Signs.
Add the following as Section 21-93 of the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance:
Section 21-93 SIGNS
A. PURPOSE
These sign regulations are intended to define, permit and
control the use of signs. They have been established by the Board
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of Supervisors of Roanoke County to achieve the following community
goals and objectives:
(1) To protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
(2) To promote the economic growth of Roanoke County by
creating a community image that is conducive to attracting new
business and industrial development.
(3) To distribute equitably the privilege of using the public
environs to communicate private information.
(4) To permit reasonable legibility and effectiveness of
signs and to prevent their over -concentration, improper placement
and excessive height, bulk, density, and area.
(5) To promote the safety of persons and property by
requiring that signs not create a hazard due to collapse, fire,
decay, or abandonment.
(6) To ensure that signs do not obstruct fire -fighting
efforts, and do not create traffic hazards by confusing or
distracting motorists or by impairing drivers' ability to see
pedestrians, obstacles, or other vehicles or to read traffic signs.
(7) To provide for the reasonable advertising of business and
civic products and services, with recognition of the effects of
signage on the character of the community.
(8) To control visual clutter, and encourage high
professional standards in sign design and display.
(9) To establish clear procedures for the administration and
enforcement of this ordinance.
B.
(1) Definitions pertaining to provisions of these sign
regulations may be found in Section 21-20 of this ordinance.
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(2) Graphic representations of sign designs and terminology
may be found in Section 21-93 (R) of this ordinance. These
graphics should be viewed as illustrative examples only, and are
not intended to be inclusive of all sign designs.
C. PERMITTED SIGNS -GENERALLY
(1) Any sign displayed in Roanoke County shall be in
accordance with:
(a) All provisions of Section 21-93 of the Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance; and
(b) All applicable provisions of the Roanoke County
Building Code, as adopted, and all amendments thereto; and
(c) All applicable state and federal regulations
pertaining to the display of signage.
(2) If any two or more sections of the above referenced
regulations are in conflict, the provision that provides the most
restrictive standard shall apply.
D. EXEMPTED SIGNS
(1) The following signs shall be exempted from regulation,
and may be displayed within Roanoke County without obtaining a sign
permit. However, an electrical permit shall be required for any
sign requiring or incorporating electrical service:
(a) Official traffic signs or similar regulatory devices
owned, erected and maintained by a duly constituted governmental
body.
(b) Signs required to be displayed or maintained by law
or governmental order, rule or regulation.
(c) Memorial tablets or signs, provided they are
displayed by a public or quasi -public agency.
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(d) Directional signs provided that each such sign does
not exceed five (5) square feet per sign, and no such sign shall
contain any advertising matter.
(e) Street address signs, not exceeding ten (10) square
feet in size.
(f) Non -illuminated signs, not more than three square
feet in area warning trespassers or announcing property as posted.
(g) Signs displayed on a truck, bus, or other vehicle
while in use in the normal conduct of business. This section shall
not be interpreted to permit the parking for display purposes a
vehicle to which a sign is attached or the use of such a vehicle
as a portable sign.
(h) Flags and insignias of any government except when
displayed in connection with commercial purposes.
(i) On -premises real estate signs in residential or
agricultural zoning districts not exceeding five (5) square feet
in area, or on -premises real estate signs in commercial or
industrial zoning districts not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet
in area. On -premises real estate signs larger than these exempted
allowances may be installed as temporary signs in accordance with
Section 21-93 (J) (2).
(j) Clocks that display time and temperature through the
use of mechanical means or the controlled display of lights,
provided these devices do not display any other message.
(k) Political campaign signs provided that they are
located outside of the public right-of-way, and are removed within
fourteen (14) days after the campaign.
(1) Signs displayed between Thanksgiving and Christmas
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associated with the sale of Christmas trees and wreaths.
(m) Signs on the inside of establishments, except those
signs specified in sections 21-93 (E)(1) (h) and (k), which shall
not be excluded.
(n) On -premises agricultural product signs associated
with the seasonal and/or incidental sale of such products on
property where the primary land use is residential or agricultural,
provided such signs do not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
E. PROHIBITED SIGNS
(1) The following signs are prohibited within Roanoke County:
(a) Any sign that due to its size, location, color, or
illumination obscures a sign displayed by a public authority for
the purpose of giving traffic or safety instructions or directions.
(b) Any sign that contains or consists of pennants,
ribbons, spinners, or other similar moving devices.
(c) Any sign, except an official public notice, which
is nailed, tacked, posted, or in any other manner attached to any
utility pole, or structure supporting wire, cable, or pipe; or to
public property of any description.
(d) Any sign located within a public right-of-way,
except for signs displayed by a duly constituted governmental
authority.
(e) (Reserved)
(f) (Reserved)
(g) (Reserved)
(h) Flashing or revolving lights, or beacons intended
to direct attention to a location, building or service, or any
similar device otherwise displayed that imitates by its design or
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use, emergency service vehicles or equipment.
(i) (Reserved)
(j) Any sign that simulates an official traffic sign or
signal, and which contains the words "STOP", "GO", "SLOW",
"CAUTION", "DANGER", "WARNING", or similar words.
(k) Any sign or portion thereof that rotates, or
otherwise moves through the use of electrical or wind power. This
prohibition does not include the changing of messages on electronic
message boards.
(1) Signs advertising activities or products that are
illegal under federal, state, or county law.
(m) Any sign that obstructs any building door, window,
or other means of egress.
(n) Any electrical sign that does not display the UL,
ETL, CSA, or ULC label, unless such sign is constructed, installed,
and inspected in accordance with Section 21-93 (K) (2).
(o) Signs or sign structures that are erected on, or
extend over, a piece of property without the expressed written
permission of the property owner or the owner's agent.
(p) Any sign that due to its size, location or height
obstructs the vision of motorists or pedestrians at any
intersection, or similarly obstructs the vision of motorists
entering a public right-of-way from private property.
F. SIGN PERMITS
(1) Except as provided in Section 21-93 (D), no sign may be
erected or displayed in Roanoke County without an approved sign
permit. Applications for a sign permit may be obtained from the
Roanoke County Department of Planning and Zoning. Signs that are
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not visible from a public right-of-way do not have to conform to
the provisions of 21-93 (0) DISTRICT REGULATIONS, and the square
footage of such signs shall not be included when calculating
allowable signage on a lot.
(2) Any owner of a parcel of land upon which a sign is to be
displayed, or any authorized agent of such owner may apply for a
sign permit.
(3) Every application for a sign permit shall include a
sketch of the property indicating the lot frontage. The application
shall also indicate the square footage of all existing signs on the
property, and the area, size, structure, design, location,
lighting, and materials for the proposed signs on the property.
In addition, the Zoning Administrator may require that the
application contain any other information that is necessary to
ensure compliance with, or effectively administer, these
regulations.
(4) A non-refundable sign permit fee is due and payable with
the filing of a sign permit application. More than one sign on one
building or group of buildings located on the same parcel of land
may be included on one application provided that all such signs be
applied for at one time.
(5) After the issuance of an approved sign permit, the
applicant may install and display any such sign or signs approved.
Once installed, the Zoning Administrator may inspect the sign(s)
for conformance with the approved sign permit and this ordinance.
If the displayed sign(s), due to size, location, height, or number
do not conform to the information on the approved sign permit, or
the applicable standards of this ordinance, the Zoning
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Administrator shall notify the applicant in accordance with Section
21-93 (G).
(6) Any sign permit issued shall be null and void if any
sign for which the permit was issued is not installed in accordance
with the permit within six (6) months of the date the permit was
approved.
(7) Maintenance, repair, or restoration of nonconforming
signs shall be in accordance with Section 21-93 (M). If the value
of such work exceeds fifty (50) percent of its replacement value,
it shall only be authorized after the approval of a sign permit
application.
G. ENFORCEMENT
(1) The Zoning Administrator shall have the responsibility
for enforcing the provisions of this ordinance. The Zoning
Administrator may, as necessary, solicit the assistance of other
local and state officials and agencies to assist with this
enforcement.
(2) Property owners, sign permit applicants, and/or
establishment owners/managers, as applicable, shall be notified in
writing of violations of the provisions of this ordinance. The
Zoning Administrator shall, in the notice of violation, state the
nature of the violation, the date that it was observed, and the
remedy or remedies necessary to correct the violation. The Zoning
Administrator may establish a reasonable time period for the
correction of the violation, however in no case shall such time
period exceed 15 days from the date of written notification.
(3) If the violation is not corrected within the time period
specified in the first notification, a second written notice shall
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be sent. The second notification shall request compliance with
these provisions within a period not to exceed seven (7) days.
(4) If the Zoning Administrator is not able to obtain
compliance with these provisions in accordance with the procedures
outline above, civil and/or criminal procedures may be initiated
in accordance with County law.
H. MEASUREMENT OF SIGN AREA
(1) Sign area shall be calculated as follows:
(a) The area of a suspended, attached, or projecting
sign, where the letters, numerals, or symbols are on a sign surface
which is hung or affixed to a structure, shall be the total area
of the hung or affixed surfaces.
(b) The area of an attached sign where the sign consists
of words, symbols, or numerals painted on or affixed to a wall,
fence, or other building element shall be the entire area within
a continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of each word,
group of words, symbol, numeral, groups of symbols, or groups of
numerals, where the symbols or numbers are meant to be read as a
unit.
(c) The area of a freestanding sign shall be the total
area of all surfaces (excluding poles or other support structures)
visible from the public right-of-way. For double or multi -faced
signs, only the area of surfaces visible at any one time, at any
one point on the public right-of-way shall be measured when
calculating sign area.
(d) The area of monument -type freestanding signs shall
be determined by (1) the size of the copy area, (2) visual breaks
in the structural components of the sign, and/or (3) variation in
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the monuments color scheme.
(2) In situations where these criteria do not provide
guidance in determining sign area, the zoning administrator shall
determine the size of the sign.
I. CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA ON CORNER LOTS
(1) On corner lots, the front shall be either (a) the side
fronting the street providing major access, or (b) the side which
the main entrance of the structure faces. In situations where
neither of these methods clearly distinguishes the front, the
Zoning Administrator shall make a determination.
(2) For commercial or industrial uses, the front shall not
be a primarily residential street.
(3) On corner lots where a building or buildings face more
than one street, sign area shall be allowed for front lineal
footage as indicated in the district regulations, and for one half
the side street frontage, provided:
(a) The side street does not front on a primarily
residential area;
(b) Sign area as determined by each frontage is placed
only on the frontage from which it is determined.
J. TEMPORARY SIGNS
(1) Any person wishing to display a temporary sign must apply
for a sign permit pursuant to Section 21-93 (F). Except as
provided in Sections (2) and (3) below, pertaining to real estate
and construction signs, temporary signs shall comply with the
following standards:
(a) Each business or use on a lot shall be allowed to
display a temporary sign a maximum of four (4) times per calendar
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year. No business may display temporary signage for more than one
hundred twenty (120) days per calendar year. Businesses that wish
to display temporary signage in excess of these provisions may
apply for a permanent sign permit which shall be evaluated against
the applicable district standards.
(b) Only one portable sign may be displayed on a lot or
at a shopping center, at any one time. Any portable sign displayed
shall have a minimum sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline
of any public right-of-way, or 15 feet from any front property
line, whichever is greater.
(c) No business or establishment shall display more than
two temporary signs simultaneously and the total square footage of
any temporary signs displayed at one time shall not exceed sixty
(60) square feet.
(2) Real estate signs greater than sixteen (16) square feet
in commercial or industrial zoning districts or greater than five
(5) square feet in agricultural or residential zoning districts may
be installed on a lot provided that each such sign does not exceed
ninety-six (96) square feet in area, and has a minimum sign setback
of fifteen (15) feet from any public right-of-way. All real estate
signs must be removed within 14 days after the property has been
sold or leased.
(3) On premises construction signs may be installed on active
construction sites. No construction sign shall exceed ninety-six
(96) square feet in area. Any such sign must have a minimum sign
setback of fifteen (15) feet from any public right-of-way. All
construction signs must be removed from a construction site prior
to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the building or
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R. ILLUMINATED SIGNS
(1) Signs may be illuminated either through the use of
backlighting or direct lighting provided the following standards
are met:
(a) Information on any illumination proposed as part of
a sign must be provided by the applicant on the sign permit
application.
(b) (Reserved)
(c) No light from any illuminated sign shall cause
direct glare into or upon any building other than the building to
which the sign is related.
(d) No light from any illuminated sign shall cause
direct glare on to any adjoining piece of property, or any
adjoining right-of-way.
(2) Any sign containing electrical components shall conform
to current UL, ETL, CSA, or ULC standards and display a label from
one of these recognized testing labs; or as an alternative, shall
be designed and constructed to standards that would allow one of
the above referenced labels to be affixed and thereafter inspected
by Roanoke County to insure compliance with these standards.
L. PROJECTING AND SUSPENDED SIGNS
(1) No projecting or suspended sign shall extend more than
six (6) feet from any wall or other structure to which it is
affixed, nor shall any such sign have a setback of less than
fifteen (15) feet from the nearest public right-of-way.
(2) The bottom edge of any projecting or suspended sign must
be at least seven (7) feet above the ground if located above any
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publicly accessible walkway or driveway.
(3) No projecting or suspended sign shall project or suspend
over an adjoining lot, without the expressed written consent of the
adjoining property owner.
M. NONCONFORMING SIGNS
(1) Nonconforming Signs -Generally. Any sign which was
lawfully in existence at the time of the effective date of this
ordinance which does not conform to the provisions herein, and any
sign which is accessory to a nonconforming use, shall be deemed a
nonconforming sign and may remain except as qualified in section
(2), below. No nonconforming sign shall be enlarged, extended,
structurally reconstructed, or altered in any manner; except a sign
face may be changed so long as the new face is equal to, or reduced
in height, sign area, and/or projection.
(a) The addition of lighting or illumination to a
nonconforming sign, shall constitute an expansion of a
nonconforming structure, and shall not be permitted under these
regulations.
(2) Removal of Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs may
remain, provided they are kept in good repair, except for the
following:
(a) Damage or destruction of a non -conforming sign. A
nonconforming sign which is destroyed or damaged to the extent
exceeding fifty (50) percent of its replacement value shall not be
altered, replaced or reinstalled unless it is in conformance with
these sign regulations. If the damage or destruction is fifty (50)
percent or less of its replacement value, the sign may be restored
within ninety (90) days of the damage or destruction, but shall not
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be enlarged in any manner.
(b) Damage or destruction of use. A nonconforming on -
premises sign shall be removed if the structure or use to which it
is accessory is destroyed or demolished to the extent exceeding
fifty (50) percent of the principal structures value.
(c) Change of Zoning. Whenever a change of zoning
occurs by petition of the owner, contract purchaser with the
owner's consent, or the owner's agent upon a lot which contains a
nonconforming on -premises sign, such sign shall not be permitted
without being modified in such a manner as to be in full compliance
with these sign regulations.
(d) Reserved
N. DAMAGED OR NEGLECTED SIGNS
(1) The Chief Building Official of Roanoke County shall have
the authority to order the removal, without compensation, of any
sign or sign structure that due to neglect or damage poses a clear
danger to the health, safety and welfare of the public.
O. DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(1) A-1 ZONING DISTRICT
(a) Lots within an A-1 district shall be allowed a
maximum signage allocation not to exceed one-quarter (.25) square
foot of sign area per 1 lineal foot of lot frontage.
The following signs shall be allowed in the A-1 District
subject to the regulations contained herein:
BUSINESS SIGNS Each permitted business in an A-1 district
shall be allowed a maximum of fifty (50) square feet of sign area,
provided that the total signage on the lot does not exceed the
allowable maximum as defined in (a) above. Businesses that request
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sign permits for lots that meet or exceed their allowable sign
allocation shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-five (25) square
feet of signage.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS A maximum of thirty (30) square feet
shall be allowed per use.
HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS A maximum of two (2) square feet shall
be allowed per home occupation, or group of home occupations within
one home.
HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A maximum of fifteen (15) square feet
shall be allowed per sign.
TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Section 21-93 (J).
(b) No freestanding sign shall be allowed on any lot
having less than two hundred (200) feet of lot frontage. The
required minimum separation for freestanding signs on a lot or lots
under single ownership or control shall be 250 feet. No
freestanding sign shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any
other freestanding sign on an adjacent or adjoining lot.
(c) Any freestanding sign erected must have a minimum
sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-
of-way, or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is
greater.
(d) No freestanding sign shall exceed fifteen (15) feet
in height.
(e) No establishment shall be allowed more than four (4)
signs.
(2) RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(a) Lots within R -E, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R -MH, R-5, and
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R-6 districts shall be allowed a maximum signage allocation not to
exceed one-quarter (.25) square foot of sign area per 1 lineal foot
of lot frontage.
The following signs shall be allowed in the R -E, R-1, R-2, R-
3, R-4, R -MH, R-5, and R-6 Districts subject to the regulations
contained herein:
BUSINESS SIGNS Each permitted business in a residential
district shall be allowed a maximum of thirty (30) square feet of
sign area, provided that the total signage on the lot does not
exceed the allowable maximum as defined in (a) above. Businesses
that request sign permits for lots that meet or exceed their
allowable sign allocation shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-
five (25) square feet of signage.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS A maximum of thirty (30) square feet
shall be allowed per use.
HOME OCCUPATION SIGNS A maximum of two (2) square feet shall
be allowed per home occupation, or group of home occupations within
one home.
HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A maximum of fifteen (15) square feet
shall be allowed per sign.
TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Section 21-93 (J).
(b) No freestanding sign shall be allowed on any lot
having less than two hundred (200) feet of lot frontage. The
required minimum separation for freestanding signs on a lot or lots
under single ownership or control shall be 250 feet. No
freestanding sign shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any
other freestanding sign on an adjacent or adjoining lot.
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(c) Any freestanding sign erected must have a minimum
sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-
of-way, or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is
greater.
(d) No freestanding sign shall exceed ten (10) feet in
height.
(e) No establishment shall be allowed more than two (2)
signs.
(3) B-1 OFFICE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(a) Lots within a B-1 district shall be allowed a
maximum signage allocation not to exceed one-half (.5) square foot
of sign area per 1 lineal foot of lot frontage.
The following signs shall be allowed in the B-1 Office
District subject to the regulations contained herein:
BUSINESS SIGNS Each permitted business in a B-1 district
shall be allowed a maximum of five hundred (500) square feet of
sign area, provided that the total signage on the lot does not
exceed the allowable maximum as defined in (a) above. Businesses
that request sign permits for lots that meet or exceed their
allowable sign allocation shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-
five (25) square feet of signage.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS Identification signs shall be subject to
the same regulations as business signs within this zone.
HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A maximum of fifteen (15) square feet
shall be allowed per sign.
TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Section 21-93 (J).
(b) No on -premises freestanding sign shall be allowed
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on any lot having less than one hundred (100) feet of lot frontage.
The required minimum separation for freestanding signs on a lot or
lots under single ownership or control shall be 250 feet. No
freestanding sign shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any
other freestanding sign on an adjacent or adjoining lot.
(c) Any freestanding sign erected must have a minimum
sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-
of-way, or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is
greater.
in height.
(d) No freestanding sign shall exceed fifteen (15) feet
(e) No establishment shall be allowed more than four (4)
signs.
(4) B-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(a) Lots within a B-2 district shall be allowed a
maximum signage allocation not to exceed one and one-half (1.50)
square feet of sign area per 1 lineal foot of lot frontage.
The following signs shall be allowed in the B-2 General
Commercial District subject to the regulations contained herein:
BUSINESS SIGNS Each permitted business in a B-2 district
shall be allowed a maximum of five hundred (500) square feet of
sign area, provided that the total signage on the lot does not
exceed the allowable maximum as defined in (a) above. Businesses
that request sign permits for lots that meet or exceed their
allowable sign allocation shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-
five (25) square feet of signage.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS Identification signs shall be subject to
the same regulations as business signs within this zone.
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HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A maximum of fifteen (15) square feet
shall be allowed per sign.
TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Section 21-93 (J).
(b) No on -premises freestanding sign shall be allowed
on any lot having less than one hundred (100) feet of lot frontage.
The required minimum separation for freestanding signs on a lot or
lots under single ownership or control shall be 250 feet. No
freestanding sign shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any
other freestanding sign on an adjacent or adjoining lot.
(c) Any freestanding sign erected must have a minimum
sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-
of-way, or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is
greater.
(d) No freestanding sign shall exceed twenty-five (25)
feet in height.
(e) No establishment shall be allowed more than five
(5) signs.
(5) B-3 SPECIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(a) Lots within a B-3 district shall be allowed a
maximum signage allocation not to exceed two (2.0) square feet of
sign area per 1 lineal foot of lot frontage.
The following signs shall be allowed in the B-3 Special
Commercial District subject to the regulations contained herein:
BUSINESS SIGNS Each business in a B-3 district shall be
allowed a maximum of five hundred (500) square feet of sign area,
provided that the total signage on the lot does not exceed the
allowable maximum as defined in (a) above. Businesses that request
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sign permits for lots that meet or exceed their allowable sign
allocation shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-five (25) square
feet of signage.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS Identification signs shall be subject to
the same regulations as business signs within this zone.
HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A maximum of fifteen (15) square feet
shall be allowed per sign.
TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Section 21-93 (J).
(b) No on -premises freestanding sign shall be allowed
on any lot having less than one hundred (100) feet of lot frontage.
The required minimum separation for freestanding signs on a lot or
lots under single ownership or control shall be 250 feet. No
freestanding sign shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any
other freestanding sign on an adjacent or adjoining lot.
(c) Any freestanding sign erected must have a minimum
sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-
of-way, or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is
greater.
(d) No freestanding sign shall exceed twenty-five (25)
feet in height.
(e) No establishment shall be allowed more than five
(5) signs.
(6) INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(a) Lots within M-1, M-2, and M-3 districts shall be
allowed a maximum signage allocation not to exceed one and one-
half (1.5) square feet of sign area per 1 lineal foot of lot
frontage.
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The following signs shall be allowed in the M-1, M-2, and M-
3 districts subject to the regulations contained herein:
BUSINESS SIGNS Each business in an industrial zoning district
shall be allowed a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet of
sign area, provided that the total signage on the lot does not
exceed the allowable maximum as defined in (a) above. Businesses
that request sign permits for lots that meet or exceed their
allowable sign allocation shall be allowed a maximum of twenty-
five (25) square feet of signage.
HISTORIC SITE SIGNS A maximum of fifteen (15) square feet
shall be allowed per sign.
IDENTIFICATION SIGNS Identification signs shall be subject to
the same regulations as business signs within this zone.
TEMPORARY SIGNS Temporary signs shall be allowed in accordance
with Section 21-93 (J)
(b) No on -premises freestanding sign shall be allowed
on any lot having less than one hundred (100) feet of lot frontage.
The required minimum separation for freestanding signs on a lot or
lots under single ownership or control shall be 250 feet. No
freestanding sign shall be located within fifteen (15) feet of any
other freestanding sign on an adjacent or adjoining lot.
(c) Any freestanding sign erected must have a minimum
sign setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-
of-way, or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is
greater.
(d) No freestanding sign shall exceed twenty-five (25)
feet in height.
(e) No establishment shall be allowed more than five
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(5) signs.
P. SPECIAL SIGNAGE DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS
(1) OFF -PREMISES SIGNS Off -premises signs shall be allowed
in the B-2, B-3, M-1, M-2 and M-3 Districts provided the following
location and design standards are met:
(a) No off -premises sign shall be located within a five
hundred (500) foot radius of an existing off -premises sign, or an
off -premises sign for which a valid permit has been obtained, but
has not yet been erected.
(b) No off -premises sign shall be located within two
hundred (200) feet of any residential zoning district, public
square, park, school, library, or church.
(c) No off -premises sign shall be allowed to be
installed on any roof structure, nor shall any such sign exceed 35
feet in height above the abutting road.
(d) Side by side, double and multi -decker off -premises
signs shall not be permitted.
(e) Any off -premises sign must have a minimum sign
setback of 40 feet from the centerline of any public right-of-way,
or 15 feet from any front property line, whichever is greater. Any
off -premises sign shall have a minimum side and/or rear yard
setback of fifteen (15) feet.
(f) The maximum size of any off -premises sign on a lot
shall be 378 square feet plus 10% for embellishments.
(2) USE NOT PROVIDED FOR PERMITS In conjunction with the
approval of any Use Not Provided For Permit, the Board of
Supervisors, after consideration of the advice and recommendation
of the Planning Commission, shall impose sign limitations for the
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use as may be deemed appropriate. Prior to acting, the Planning
Commission and the Board shall consider the nature of the use, its
public display and advertising needs, and the impact of any
signage scheme on the character of the surrounding area.
(3) PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS A signage plan shall be submitted
as part of any proposal for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or a
Planned Commercial Development (PCD) as authorized elsewhere in
this ordinance. The signage plan shall be part of the required
preliminary development plan. All signage plans shall be of
sufficient detail to allow the Commission and Board of Supervisors
to judge the compatibility of the proposed signage with the
character of the proposed PUD or PCD. At a minimum, all signage
plans shall provide information on the general size, location,
style, color, and materials of all signs proposed. In evaluating
the PUD or PCD proposal, the Commission and Board shall consider
the appropriateness of the proposed signage plan in relation to the
character of the proposed development, and the surrounding area.
(4) AIRPORT IMPACT ZONES The allowable height of signs within
any established Airport Impact Zone shall be governed by the height
restriction for that zone, or the height restriction imposed by the
applicable district regulation, whichever is more restrictive.
(5) SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANS Site development plans for new
commercial and industrial development projects shall show the
general location of any freestanding sign proposed. Site plans
shall be designed so that freestanding signs may be placed on a lot
in a location that conforms to these provisions.
(6) LOTS WITHOUT PUBLIC STREET FRONTAGE Lots without public
street frontage that existed upon the effective date of this
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ordinance shall be allowed signage based upon the applicable
district regulations as provided for in Section 21-93 (0) of this
ordinance. Permitted signage shall be calculated based upon the
frontage width of the lot that parallels the nearest public street.
Q. VARIANCES
(1) Requests for variances to these sign regulations shall
follow the procedures outlined in Section 21-123 (B) of the Zoning
Ordinance. The Board of Zoning Appeals, in considering any variance
request, shall follow the guidelines of this section, and Section
15.1-495 of the Code of Virginia, (1950), as amended. The power to
grant variances does not extend to an economic hardship related to
the cost, size or location of a new sign, or to the convenience of
an applicant, nor should it be extended to the convenience of
regional or national businesses which propose to use a standard
sign when it does not conform to the provisions of this section.
R. GRAPHICS
(1) The graphics incorporated herein are provided as
illustrative examples of various sign types and sign related
terminology used in this ordinance. As such they are not intended
to be inclusive of all sign designs.
3. Severability
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, and clauses of this
ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional, or invalid by the valid judgement or decree of
a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance shall remain
valid.
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4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and
after the date of its adoption, April 24, 1990.
On motion of Supervisor McGraw to adopt ordinance as amended
by staff and including Supervisor Johnson's amendments, and carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Terry Harrington, Director, Planning & Zoning
John Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator
Arnold Covey, Director, Development & Inspections
Phillip Henry, Director, Engineering
Tim Gubala, Director, Economic Development
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Skip Burkart, Commonwealth Attorney
Magistrate
Sheriff's Department
Roanoke Law Library, 315 Church Avenue, S.W., Rke, 24016
Main Library
Roanoke County Code Book
Roanoke County J&D Court, Intake Counsellor
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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, APRIL 24, 1990
ORDINANCE 42490-12 TO CHANGE THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF A 7.64 ACRES TRACT OF REAL
ESTATE LOCATED NORTH OF PLANTATION ROAD (TAX
MAP NOS. 27.06-5-2 and 27.06-5-9) IN THE
HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF A-1 TO THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF B-2 WITH CONDITIONS UPON THE
APPLICATION OF DOMINION BANKSHARES
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March
27, 1990, and the second reading and public hearing was held April
24, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this matter on April 3, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as
required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real
estate containing 7.64 acres, as described herein, and located
north of Plantation Road, (Tax Map Numbers 27.06-5-2 and 27.06-5-
9) in the Hollins Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the
zoning classification of A-1, Agricultural District, to the zoning
classification of B-2, General Commercial District.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Dominion
Bankshares.
3. That said real estate is more fully described as follows:
PARCEL 1
BEGINNING at a point on the easterly line of Virginia Route
No. 115, Plantation Road, corner to Roger Page, Jr. lot (see
Deed Book 858, page 20), being corner No. 5 on the plat made
by C. B. Malcolm, S.C.E., dated September 11, 1943; thence
with the said easterly line of said Virginia Route No. 115,
Plantation Road, N. 19 deg. 20' W. 384.00 feet, more or less,
to a point; thence still with the line of said Virginia Route
No. 115, Plantation Road, N. 57 deg. 52' E. 10.0 feet to a
point, corner to James A. Stephens' 30 -foot wide parcel;
thence with the southerly line of said James A. Stephens' 30 -
foot wide parcel, N. 57 deg. 52' E. 286.04 feet to a point;
thence with the easterly line of said James A. Stephens' 30 -
wide parcel, N. 26 deg. 20' W. 30.0 feet to a point being the
southeast corner of the Guy O. Plymale parcel (see Deed Book
553, page 525) and also being the southwest corner of the
Alfred L. Hughes and wife lot (see Deed Book 505, page 458);
thence with the southerly line of said Alfred L. Hughes and
wife lot, N. 57 deg. 00' E. (N. 58 deg. 15' E.) 98.9 feet to
a point, corner to Richard T. Dillon and wife parcel (see Deed
Book 773, page 141) and also corner to O. H. Huffman land, and
being corner No. 3 on the said C. B. Malcolm plat; thence with
the line of said 0. H. Huffman land, S. 23 deg. 52' E. 399
feet to a point on line of the First National Exchange Bank
of Virginia (now Dominion Bank, National Association) tract,
being corner No. 4 on said C. B. Malcolm plat; thence with the
line of said First National Exchange Bank of Virginia (now
Dominion Bank, National Association) and also Roger Page, Jr.,
lot S. 58 deg. 16' W. 427.0 feet to the place of BEGINNING
less .333 acre parcel under separate contract with the
Virginia Department of Transportation; and
BEING the same property conveyed by Bertram H. Riley and Mary
E. Riley by deed dated March 8, 1971, and of record in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County,
Virginia, in Deed Book 913, page 503 LESS the .333 parcel
under separate contract with the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
PARCEL 2
BEGINNING at an iron pin on the southerly line of Virginia
Secondary Route No. 1895, corner to Tract 4 of the division
of the lands of O. H. and Lila Huffman conveyed unto Raymond
B. and Hazel H. Huffman in Deed Book 1004, page 686; thence
with the line of said Tract 4, S. 29 deg. 51' 08" E. 525.81
feet to an iron pin, corner to the First National Exchange
Bank (now Dominion Bank, National Association) parcel; thence
with the same, S. 57 deg. 31' 40" W. 380.71 feet to an iron
pin, corner to the lands formerly owned by G. H. and Mary E.
Riley; thence with the same N. 21 deg. 37' 37" W. 318.91 feet
to an iron pin, corner to the parcel of land formerly
belonging to A. B. McDaniel and wife (Deed Book 463, page
277); thence with the same, N. 62 deg. 11' 18" E. 60.83 feet
to an iron pin, corner also to said parcel formerly belonging
to said A. B. McDaniel and wife; thence further with the same,
N. 21 deg. 37' 37" W. 228.97 feet to an iron pin in the south
line of said Virginia Secondary Route No. 1895; thence with
the same the following three courses and distances: N. 61
deg. 26' 07" E. 147.04 feet to a Virginia Department of
Highway Monument; thence N. 28 deg. 33' 52" W. 10.00 feet to
a iron pin; and thence N. 62 deg. 18' 59" E. 93.98 feet to the
place of BEGINNING, and containing 3.84404 acres, being Tract
2 as shown on a map prepared by Raymond B. Huffman showing
the survey of a division of the lands of O.H. and Lila
Huffman, situate in the Catawba Magisterial District of
Roanoke County, Virginia, dated July 26, 1974, and made by
Raymond E. Robertson, Engineer and Surveyor, a copy of which
is of record in Deed Book 1004, page 689, reference to which
map is hereby specifically made; and
BEING the same property conveyed by Lila E. Huffman by
deed dated June 10, 1975, of record in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia,
in Deed Book 1019, page 660.
4. That the Church of God, as owner of the real estate, has
voluntarily proffered in writing the following conditions which the
Board of Supervisors hereby accepts:
a. The property will not included permitted uses for
undertaking establishments and funeral homes; public billiard
parlors, poolrooms, bowling alleys, golf driving ranges and similar
forms of public amusement; animal hospitals or clinics and
commercial kennels; flea markets; home for adults; clinics,
hospitals and nursing homes; and public dance halls.
1990.
5. That the effective date of this ordinance shall April 24,
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt ordinance amended
that the proffered condition #2 regarding signage be deleted as
contained in paragraph 4.b., and carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: Supervisor Eddy
ABSTAIN: Supervisor McGraw
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Development & Inspections
Terry Harrington, Director, Planning & Zoning
John Willey, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
ORDINANCE 42490-13 AUTHORIZING A USE -NOT -
PROVIDED -FOR PERMIT TO ALLOW SIXTEEN (16)
CONCERTS LOCATED AT VALLEYPOINTE IN THE
HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT UPON THE
APPLICATION OF THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY OF
VIRGINIA, INC.
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March
27, 1990, and the second reading and public hearing was held April
24, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this matter on April 3, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as
required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That a use -not -provided -for permit allowing sixteen (16)
summer concerts beginning May 17, 1990, through September 20, 1990,
to be held on a certain tract of real estate containing 5.1 acres
(Tax Map Number 37.07-1-14.4) located at Valleypointe Corporate
Development Community in the Hollins Magisterial District is hereby
authorized.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of The
Easter Seal Society of Virginia, Inc.
3. That the effective date of this ordinance shall be April
24, 1990.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt ordinance amending
that the permit is valid from May 17, 1990, to September 20, 1990,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Eddy
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Development & Inspections
Terry Harrington, Director, Planning & Zoning
John Willey, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
DENIAL OF ORDINANCE 42490-14 TO AMEND THE
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRE LOCATED AT 5304 MALVERN
ROAD IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION TO TRANSITION AND TO
CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION FROM R-1 TO
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION B-1 WITH CONDITIONS
UPON THE APPLICATION OF IRVIN WARREN SIMPSON.
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on
February 27, 1990, and the second reading and public hearing was
held on April 24, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public
hearing on this matter on March 6, 1990, and April 3, 1990; and,
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as
required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
DENIED on motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Arnold Covey, Director, Development & Inspections
Terry Harrington, Director, Planning & Zoning
John Willey, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
ORDINANCE 42490-15 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
AND ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE FROM
THE ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, AND FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF SAME TO THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the
Roanoke County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real
estate can be authorized only by ordinance. A first reading of
the amended ordinance was held on April 10, 1990; and a second
reading was held on April 24, 1990.
2. That the County School Board of Roanoke County on March
8, 1990, adopted a resolution declaring Parcel A (Parcels 044 and
074 of the Cave Spring Junior High School site) to be surplus
property pursuant to Section 22.1-129 of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended.
3. That the County School Board of Roanoke County on March
22, 1990, adopted a resolution declaring Parcel B (a portion of the
former Eaton Property) to be surplus property pursuant to Section
22.1-129 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended.
4. That the acceptance and acquisition of certain real
estate located along Route 221 in front of the Cave Spring Junior
High School Site and identified as Parcel A (Parcels 044 and 074
as shown on Sheets 10, 11 and 10D of the plans for Route 221, State
Highway Project 0221-080-107, RW201) and Parcel B (a portion of the
former Eaton Property as shown on Sheets 11 and 12 of the plans for
Route 221, State Highway Project 0221-080-107, RW201) from the
Roanoke County School Board is hereby authorized.
5. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the
Charter of Roanoke County, the subject real estate is being made
available to the Commonwealth of Virginia for other public uses,
namely, the widening of State Route 221.
6. That the offer of the Virginia Department of
Transportation in the amount of $73,632 for the acquisition of
Parcel A and improvements and $63,220 for the acquisition of Parcel
B and improvements is hereby accepted and shall be credited to the
School Capital Outlay Fund, and the conveyance of the real estate
described above to the Virginia Department of Transportation for
other public uses is hereby authorized and approved.
7. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary
to accomplish these transactions, all of which shall be on form
approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
John Willey, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance
Reta Busher, Director, Management & Budget
Dr. Bayes Wilson, Superintendent, Roanoke County Schools
Fred C. Altizer, Resident Engineer, Virginia Department of
Transportation
AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, HELD AT THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER,
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
ORDINANCE 42490-16 AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM TO SERVE A SPECIAL SANITARY
SEWER SERVICE AREA INCLUDING REAL ESTATE ALONG HIGHFIELDS
AND LAREDALE ROAD, THE COSTS THEREOF TO BE IMPOSED UPON
CERTAIN ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS BY AGREEMENT, PROVIDING
FUNDS THEREFOR, AND DIRECTING THAT AN ABSTRACT OF THIS
ORDINANCE BE RECORDED SHOWING THE AMOUNT THAT WILL BE
ASSESSED AGAINST EACH SUCH LANDOWNER
WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, that a new public sanitary sewer system
should be constructed as hereinafter provided, and that the cost
thereof be assessed by contract to certain landowners, as provided
by law; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 112288-7 adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, pursuant to authority
found in Article 2, Chapter 7 of Title 15.1 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, authorizes the County to impose certain costs
upon benefiting property owners for certain local public works
improvements; and
WHEREAS, certain abutting and benefiting property owners have
agreed to share in the equitable allocation and apportionment of
the construction costs for said improvements; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on April
10, 1990; and the second reading of this ordinance was held on
April 24, 1990.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the construction of a new public sanitary sewer
system to serve a special sanitary sewer service area in the County
of Roanoke which includes certain properties along Highfields and
Lakedale Road is hereby authorized. This special sanitary sewer
service area is designated on a certain map which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. That the estimated cost of this sanitary sewer project
is $67,600. In consideration of the execution and performance of
those contracts entered into between the abutting and benefiting
landowners and Roanoke County, the County shall administer,
construct, and finance this public sanitary sewer project. The
property owners agree to pay a proportionate share of the cost of
the construction of this project. Each abutting and benefiting
property owner, in accordance with the terms and provisions of said
contract, agrees to pay to the County the special sanitary sewer
connection fee of $5,200. This $5,200 fee includes the off-site
sewer facilities fee which will be credited against the cost of the
project.
The special sanitary sewer connection fee shall include the
individual service lateral from the main sewer line located within
a public easement adjacent to the property to the edge of that
easement, and the installation of a sewer lateral cleanout. A
private sewer service line from the cleanout to a structure on the
private property is the responsibility of the property owner, as
well as any required plumbing permits.
3. That each property owner has paid the sum of Fifty
Dollars ($50) of the connection fee upon the execution of the
contract with the County. An additional payment on the balance in
a sum of Four Hundred Fifty Dollars ($450) shall be paid on or
before May 1, 1990. The landowner further agrees to pay the
balance of the special sanitary sewer connection fee ($4,700)
either by July 1, 19901 or in seventy-two (72) equal monthly
installments beginning July 1, 1990, unless otherwise specifically
approved by the County. The interest rate of these installments
shall be eight percent (8%) of the unpaid balance.
4. That the property owner shall execute a promissory note
and a lien document or instrument which shall be recorded among the
records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County,
Virginia. This lien instrument or document shall secure the
repayment of the promissory note by the property owner to the
County and shall be a lien against the property and shall be
satisfied upon any conveyance of the property. The property owner
further agrees to pay the County any Clerk's fees for recordation
costs which may be required to record said lien instrument or
document in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
5. That any property owner within the special sanitary sewer
service area applying for public sewer service after July 1, 1990,
and within six years (6) after the completion of construction of
this project, shall pay a total sanitary sewer connection fee which
shall include: a special sanitary sewer connection fee of Five
Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($5,200), the off-site sewer facility
fee in effect at the time of application, and the basic connection
fee in effect at the time of application. This total sanitary
sewer connection fee shall be due and payable prior to the
connection to the public sewer system and no installment payment
financing by the County shall be available under the provisions of
this ordinance.
6. That the County Administrator is authorized to execute,
ratify, and confirm on behalf of the County those contracts offered
by the property owners and to execute such other documents and take
such further actions as may be required to accomplish the purposes
of this ordinance, all upon approval as to form by the County
Attorney.
7. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately.
On motion of Supervisor Eddy, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
A COPY TESTE:
l�
Mary H. Allen, Clerk
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
cc: File
Cliff Craig, Director, Utilities
Phillip Henry, Director, Engineering
Arnold Covey, Director, Development & Inspections
Terry Harrington, Director, Planning & Zoning
John Willey, Director, Real Estate Assessment
Paul Mahoney, County Attorney
Diane Hyatt, Director, Finance