Rules for ZIP Code 24017
Roanoke, VA
122 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 24017 is governed by the city of Roanoke, VA, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Roanoke's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 24017 based on Roanoke ordinances.
Animal Ordinances
9 rules- Bird ProtectionHeavy
- BeekeepingSome
- Cat RulesSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Wildlife Rescue PermitsSignificant
Noise Ordinances
4 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
7 rules- PawnbrokersSome
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationLight
- Towing CompaniesSome
Building Safety
6 rulesParking Rules
9 rules- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Overnight ParkingSome
- EV ChargingLight
- Driveway RulesSome
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesPublic Health Rules
3 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- E-Bike ClassesSome
- Shared E-Scooter RulesSignificant
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Public Conduct
4 rules- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Public UrinationSignificant
Trash & Recycling
9 rules- Illegal DumpingHeavy
- Collection ScheduleSome
- Yard Waste CollectionSome
- Recycling RulesSome
- Dumpster RulesSome
Short-Term Rentals
5 rules- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Extended Home ShareSome
- Host Presence RuleSome
- Occupancy LimitsSome
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSome
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementHeavy
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Accessory Structures
2 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
2 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Holiday DisplaysSome
- Digital BillboardsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsSignificant
- Window SignsSome
Filming & Production
2 rules- Production NoiseSome
- Location PermitsSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
2 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 rule- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Property Maintenance
2 rules- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Fire Regulations
4 rules- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- FireworksSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
Special Events & Permits
6 rules- Block Party PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Commercial Filming on Public Right-of-WaySignificant
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Fence Regulations
3 rules- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsLight
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Home Business
4 rules- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSignificant
- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Home DaycareFew
- Signage RulesHeavy
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
1 ruleLocal Taxes & Fees
2 rules- Vacancy TaxSignificant
- Business Tax ClassificationSome
Rental Property Rules
2 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsLight
Building Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
2 rulesCode Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Right to Farm
1 ruleRental Inspections
1 rule- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant