CALENDAR OF UPCOMING MEETINGS:
(All City meetings are open to the public)
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids City Council will hold a legislative public hearing Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC to hear the following item:
Consideration of comments regarding a series of mandated text amendments to the Roanoke Rapids Land Use Ordinance to comply with North Carolina General Statute Chapter 160D, which was adopted into law by the NC General Assembly in 2019 and reorganizes the state’s Planning and Development Regulation Statutes. The public may view the proposed updated ordinances with changes shown in red and/or in blue by the following link: https://roanokerapidsnc.com/roanoke-rapids-city-departments/planning-and-development.html. In addition, the proposed updated ordinance can be reviewed at the Planning Department located at 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC, during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. To request an electronic version, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Written Comments: Any resident or property owner in the city’s zoning jurisdiction may submit written statements concerning this matter. Please include your name and address on all written statements and submit to City Clerk Traci Storey at least two business days prior to the City Council meeting (deadline of 12 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021). After this deadline, citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to present comments.
Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in this matter are urged to attend the meeting.
The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting. To request the above you may call the Planning and Development Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items and provide a recommendation to City Council:
Consideration of text amendments (changes) to the Roanoke Rapids Land Use Ordinance regarding the use of property for the following:
1. Article X: Permissible Uses, clarify terminology and use processes.
- Article II: Basic Definitions and Interpretations; electronic gaming, home occupation, temporary events
- Article XI: Supplementary Use Regulations
- Article XII: Density and Dimensional Regulations; minimum standards
- Article XXIV: Overlay Districts; Roanoke Avenue
2. Discussion of the use of Conditional Zoning Districts
Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in this matter are urged to attend the meeting.
The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting. To request the above you may call the Planning and Development Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.
The J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station is open to the public. The City encourages visitors, if possible, to schedule an appointment prior to coming into City Hall.
Members of the public continue to have the option to conduct business with the City of Roanoke Rapids by phone at (252) 533-2800 or online at www.roanokerapidsnc.com. Examples of services that can be conducted online include the option to download permit applications (such as building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit); employment applications; and departmental information.
DROP BOX. A collection drop-box is available in the foyer of City Hall for deliveries, permit applications and payments by check-only (please do not include cash). For immediate concerns, please call the intended department phone number listed so we may work with you on a solution for your operational needs.
The City of Roanoke Rapids remains committed to providing all essential services while limiting the impact of the COVID-19 virus in the community. We ask that all visitors wear a mask and practice social distancing while visiting City Hall and other City facilities.
The Magistrate’s office is open for business with public access.
Below is a list of helpful phone numbers for those seeking to contact city staff. In case of emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
• Directory/Switchboard: (252) 533-2800
• City Manager: (252)533-2840
• Public Works: (252) 533-2846
• Planning & Development: (252) 533-2844
• Parks & Recreation: (252) 533-2847
• Police (non-emergency): (252) 533-2810
• Fire Department (non-emergency): Station 1 (252) 533-2880; Station 2 (252) 573-9032
• Finance: (252) 533-2841 • Tax / Revenue Collections: (252) 533-2842
• Human Resources: (252) 533-2845
• Main Street: (252) 533-2838
CITY RECYCLING CONTAINER SITES
The City of Roanoke Rapids has two recycling container sites. One is at the Public Works facility located at 1313 Hinson Street and the other is located at the Aquatic Center at TJ Davis Recreation at 500 E. 6th Street. The public will have 24-hour access to these facilities for combined recyclable materials.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (252) 533-2846.
COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at 533-2840 for committee information.
Beautification Committee
Historic Preservation Advisory Committee
Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (In-Town & ETJ Members)