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1. Where can I find the county's zoning ordinances?

Roanoke County's zoning regulations are contained in Appendix A of the County Code.

Appendix A of the County Code.

2. When is a building permit required?

Application for a permit shall be made to the building official, and a permit shall be issued prior to commencing any of the following to a building or structure, including the installation or altering of any equipment regulated by the USBC:

• Alteration
• Construction
• Conversion
• Demolition
• Reconstruction
• Repair

3. Who maintains the county's roads and medians?

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) maintains Roanoke County roads that are listed in the state system, including repairs, paving, snow removal, and construction. Private roads in the county that are not in the state system are the responsibility of the homeowners or developers along that road. To report a road problem, see VDOT''s on-line work request page.

VDOT''s on-line work request page.