A special exception authorizes a use not permitted in a particular district except when specific standards set forth in the City's Zoning Ordinance are met. A special exception may also authorize a development pattern or dimensional standard not typically permitted in a particular district when specifically identified in the City's Zoning Ordinance. Uses and dimensional standards allowed only by special exception are those considered to have potentially greater impact upon neighboring properties or the public. The special exception process allows potential impacts to be addressed through conditions. A special exception granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals runs with the property.

The tax id number for the property will be requested on the next screen as part of the property information. If you do not have this information available, please use this link to the City GIS to obtain the tax id number.

I understand that any request for a special exception must be accompanied by payment in the amount of $350.00 for properties zoned residential or $450.00 for properties zoned nonresidential. The application fee covers researching, reviewing, and processing the application. In addition, State Code requires that the City advertise the request two times in the local newspaper. The applicant is responsible for payment of legal advertisement fees in the amount of $250.00, which are included in the above cost. If an application is withdrawn and the legal advertisement has already run or it is too late to pull, the applicant remains responsible for the cost.

Your request is not complete until payment is received. 

Credit or Debit:

Credit or debit payments can be made through our online E-trakit payment system. An email with a link to your invoice will be created and sent to the email provided within 2 business days of completion of this form.

Checks:

Checks can be made payable to Roanoke City Treasurer and can either be hand delivered or mailed to:

215 Church Ave SW  Room# 170

Roanoke, VA 24011

IMPORTANT: IF YOU PLAN TO MAIL IN A CHECK, MAKE SURE TO REFERENCE THE ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY ON THE SUBJECT LINE SO THAT WE KNOW HOW TO APPLY YOUR PAYMENT

By signing this application, I hereby certify that I own the subject property, or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner of the subject parcel(s) listed in City Records. I also certify that the information provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge.

By signing this application, I am consenting to written comments, letters and or notifications regarding this application being provided to me or my designated contact via email. This consent does not preclude such written communication from also being sent via first class mail.

By signing below, I affirm that I am the individual identified in this form, and I understand that my electronic signature has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.