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Roanoke council approves amendment to Enterprise Zone boundaries, authorizes state application
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance authorizing city officials to apply to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to amend the city enterprise zone boundaries; the measure had little discussion and passed by roll call.
Roanoke City Council on Monday approved an ordinance authorizing city officials to apply to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to amend the boundary of the city's Enterprise Zone.
The measure, introduced by the city and described in the title read into the record, allows the city manager or designee to submit the boundary amendment application and take steps necessary to implement the change if the state approves it. City staff noted Mark Nelson, director of economic development, was present to answer questions; none were raised during the public hearing and no members of the public registered to speak.
Council moved and seconded the ordinance and adopted it by roll call; the clerk recorded ayes from Vice Mayor Maguire; Council members Nash, Vollison, Powers, Hagen, Sanchez Jones; and Mayor Joseph L. Cobb. The ordinance was declared adopted.
Why it matters: Enterprise Zone boundary changes can make additional parcels eligible for state and local incentives aimed at encouraging business investment and job creation. The ordinance authorizes staff to pursue the formal state approval process.
Ending: If the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development approves the request, the city manager's office will implement any changes and notify affected stakeholders.
