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If I need a land disturbing permit, do I need an engineered plan for my project?: If the disturbance of the project is going to be 10,000 square feet or greater an engineered plan is required. For projects that disturb less than 10,000 square feet an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan may be issued at Roanoke County’s discretion.

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1. Do I need a land disturbing permit?: In Roanoke County we require a land disturbing permit if the disturbance is going to be 2,500 square feet or greater. Land disturbance constitutes

2. If I need a land disturbing permit, do I need an engineered plan for my project?: If the disturbance of the project is going to be 10,000 square feet or greater an engineered plan is required. For projects that disturb less than 10,000 square feet an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan may be issued at Roanoke County’s discretion.

3. What is an Agreement in Lieu of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan?: It is agreement between the landowner and Roanoke County stating that the Virginia Department of Environment Quality Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations will be followed, but an engineered site plan is not required.

4. Where can I start the applications process to obtain a permit?: You can start the process to apply for a permit through our Permit Portal.

5. Where can I find information about what is required for a project?: Roanoke County Development Services encourages developers to schedule concept meetings to ensure that information and requirements for a development project are communicated effectively and efficiently. The departments

6. Where can I find Roanoke County’s engineering design standards?: You can find the County’s engineering design standards in our Design Manual.

7. Can Roanoke County repair / plow / widen the road?: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains all of the public roads in Roanoke County. To request services from VDOT, please call 1-800-367-7623, or use VDOT’s online work order form to report road conditions or request maintenance.
VDOT's Online Work Order System

8. How do I subdivide my property?: Small explanation then [link to zoning ordinance].

9. What is a common plan of development or sale?: Link to document

10. How much are the ESC and VSMP Maintenance Fees?: Link to Fee Schedule

11. What is the Review timeline?: Link to form

12. Do I need a land disturbing permit?: In Roanoke County we require a land disturbing permit if the disturbance is going to be 2,500 square feet or greater. Land disturbance constitutes as any activity that exposes the soil.