Planning & Development

Permit Applications

The Roanoke Rapids Planning and Development is pleased to offer these permit applications online for your convenience.

Each permit is in Adobe Portable Document Format (.PDF). Select the permit application of your choice and it will open the form in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Then print the form, fill out the necessary information, and either fax, mail, or deliver the form to:

City Hall located at 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What do I have to do to use an existing building to open a new business?

A: Contact the City Planning & Development Department and schedule an inspection of your proposed site. Upon successful evaluation, a Business Use Permit may be issued subject to the submittal of plans, obtaining other necessary licenses, permits, etc.

Q: Does the City assign E-911 addresses in its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction area?

A: No. The City Planning Department assigns addresses only within City Corporate Limits. The Halifax County Planning Department, (252) 583-2288, assigns addresses in the E.T.J. area.

Q: If I apply for rezoning, special use permit or conditional use permit and it is not approved, will the application fee of $175.00 be returned to me?

A: No. The application fee covers charges for items such as advertising, postage, notices, etc., that are mandated by North Carolina General Statute.

Q: Do I need a permit to install a driveway or driveway pipe?

A: Yes. Anytime a driveway apron or driveway pipe is to be placed on the street right-of-way, a permit is necessary from the Public Works Department, (252) 533-2846. The placement of similar items on State maintained roads also necessitates a permit from the State Department of Transportation in Halifax, NC, (252) 583-5861.

Q: Does my yard go all the way to the back of the curb?

A: No. Generally, there is an area reserved behind the curb that is used for the placement of utilities and sidewalks that belongs to the City. No structure may be placed on this area.

Q: How do I obtain a permit to install a septic tank?

A: Obtain and complete a Zoning Statement from the City Planning Department. Present the statement to the Halifax County Health Department, (252) 583-5021, and a field inspection will be scheduled. If the results of the field inspection are positive, a septic permit permit may be issued.

 

Staff
George W. Gurley, Jr.	Director of Planning & Development	ggurley@roanokerapidsnc.com
Jeff Derwort	City Planner	jderwort@roanokerapidsnc.com
Angela Easter	Admin. Support Asst. II	aeaster@roanokerapidsnc.com
Wanda Blanchard	Receptionist	wblanchard@roanokerapidsnc.com