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City planning begins public outreach on 2024 zoning changes, Evans Spring plan and vape‑shop definition
Summary
City planning staff opened community meetings to review 2024 residential zoning amendments (density, setbacks, parking), discuss the Evans Spring plan and introduce a proposed vape/tobacco shop land‑use definition; staff said next steps include neighborhood meetings, mailers to affected owners and Planning Commission hearings in March.
Roanoke planning staff told council they are conducting a public outreach campaign to review the 2024 zoning text amendments, refine density and setback rules, propose design standards for small apartment buildings and create a land‑use definition for vape and tobacco shops so those businesses can be regulated locally.
Planning Manager Wayne Leftwich said the 2024 changes aimed to increase…
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