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Building & Zoning Permit Application
Application Valid for 180 days
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Property Address

Street Address

Tax # (if known)

CityState

Zip Code
Tax Map # (if known)

Street Address

7 Digit Tax ID/Parcel Number

CityState

Zip Code
Work Location or Business Name (if applicable)

Street Address

Project location

CityState

Zip Code
Applicant Information
Name

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
example@example.com
Relationship to Property Owner
*Contractor (or RDP) DPOR License #:
*If Property Owner is an LLC or Corporation,please provide a Member or Corporate Officer Name and Address
Member/Officer Name

First NameLast Name
Member/Officer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Primary Contact Information (If different from Applicant)
Homeowner Contact Information (If different from Applicant)
Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Mechanic's Lien Agent (If Applicable)
Lien Agent's Name
Lien Agent's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Building Code Data

(if known - see the 2021 VCC, Chapter 3)
Number of Stories
Type of Construction (Group & #)
*Other Group & #
Building Square Footage
Existing Use
Proposed Use
Use of Property
Total Cost of Construction
(Include cost of all labor and material for entire project)
Deck Size:
Please Check All of the Following is provide:
- Ledger attached or freestanding
- footing type & size (round or square
- post sizes, locations, & height
- joists sizes & spacing
- beam locations and sizes
- stair locations
- roof truss drawings(if applicable) or roof framing details (headers, rafters, & ceiling joists)
- LVL spec sheets (if applicable - Architect/Engineer stamped plans)
- specialized anchoring or fastening spec sheets (if applicable)
1. For “Subcontractor Listing” form or “Owner Builder Affidavit”, please complete applicable section below

2. You can use Roanoke’s GIS website for Site Plans at: https://www.webgis.net/va/roanokecity/

3. For deck design reference, please see Roanoke’s “Deck Construction Guide (2021 VRC)” - please visit: https://www.roanokeva.gov/1157/Documents

4. Decks are required to comply with the 2021 VRC, Section R507, found at: https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/united-states/virginia

*Please Note: Additional details and information may be requested for homes located in Historic Districts, Neighborhood Design Districts (NDD), or regulatory 100-year floodplains or floodways.
General Description of Proposed Project or Work
*Please submit any relevant documentation or construction plans
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Subcontractor #1
Subcontractor #2
Subcontractor #3
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Subcontractor #4
Subcontractor #5
Would you like to continue to the "Owner/Builder Affidavit for Exemption from Contractor's License" questionnaire?
Code of Virginia - § 54.1-1103. Necessity for license

A. No person shall engage in, or offer to engage in, contracting work in the Commonwealth unless he has been licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
Please check how you qualify for an exemption from a contractor’s license under § 54.1-1101 or § 55.1-1220:
I certify that I am…

5) The landlord and tenant may agree in writing that the tenant perform the landlord's duties specified in subdivisions A 3, 6, and 7 and also specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, and remodeling, but only if the transaction is entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the landlord and if the agreement does not diminish or affect the obligation of the landlord to other tenants in the premises.
Other Qualifying Exemption
Code of Virginia, §54.1-1111. Prerequisites to obtaining business license; building, etc., permit.

A. Any person applying to the building official…, charged with the duty of issuing building or other permits for the construction of any building, highway, sewer, or structure, or any removal,grading or improvement shall furnish prior to the issuance of the permit… (ii) file a written statement that he is not subject to licensure or certification as a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to this chapter….
By signing this document, I understand that any false statements are in violation of the Code of Virginia,§ 54.1-1111, and may result in denial of permit, fines, or other penalties deemed appropriate by the Building Official and the City of Roanoke. 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.
Signature
Signature Signature only required if signing the Owner Builder Section
An “Asbestos Survey” or "Asbestos Affidavit" may be required for buildings built prior to January 1, 1985.
Check here to confirm:
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Building & Zoning Permit Application

Application Valid for 180 days

Applicant Information

*If Property Owner is an LLC or Corporation,please provide a Member or Corporate Officer Name and Address

Primary Contact Information (If different from Applicant)

Homeowner Contact Information (If different from Applicant)

Mechanic's Lien Agent (If Applicable)

Building Code Data

Code of Virginia - § 54.1-1103. Necessity for license

Please check how you qualify for an exemption from a contractor’s license under § 54.1-1101 or § 55.1-1220:

Code of Virginia, §54.1-1111. Prerequisites to obtaining business license; building, etc., permit.

An “Asbestos Survey” or "Asbestos Affidavit" may be required for buildings built prior to January 1, 1985.