Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing | June 10, 2026

The City of Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on June 10, 2026, to consider several special exception applications related to zoning and land use. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a special exception for a home stay at 514 18th Street Southeast, allowing short-term rental use with conditions such as compliance with the Virginia Maintenance Code and local laws. Another significant item was the approval of a special exception for a group living facility operated by Into Action Recovery and Wellness Center, with a resident capacity limit of 16. Additionally, the board approved a special exception for Chick-fil-A to establish offsite parking with conditions requiring development to conform to submitted plans and the provision of safe pedestrian pathways. The board also voted to amend its bylaws to revise regular meeting times to improve public accessibility. All motions related to these applications and amendments were unanimously approved by the board members present.