Roanoke

a variance shall be granted if the evidence shows that the strict application of the terms of the ordinance would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property...

A variance shall be granted if the evidence shows that the strict application of the terms of the ordinance would unreasonably restrict the utilization of the property or that the granting of the variance would alleviate a hardship due to a physical condition relating to the property or improvements thereon at the time of the effective date of the ordinance, and (1) The property interest for which the variance is being requested was acquired in good faith and any hardship was not created by the applicant for the variance; (2) The granting of the variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and nearby properties in the proximity of that geographical area; (3) The condition or situation of the property concerned is not of so general or recurring a nature as to make reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation to be adopted as an amendment to the ordinance; (4) The granting of the variance does not result in a use that is not otherwise permitted on such property or a change in the zoning classification of the property; and (5) The relief or remedy sought by the variance application is not available through a special exception process or the process for modification of a zoning ordinance at the time of the filing of the variance application.

In all zoning districts, all utility service laterals or service lines associated with a basic or comprehensive development plan shall be located underground; however, utility service laterals or service lines may be located aboveground to the point of connection when routed directly to the rear of the structure by way of an alley or utility easement where there are existing overhead distribution lines.

In all zoning districts, all utility service laterals or service lines associated with a basic or comprehensive development plan shall be located underground

All outdoor lighting shall be fully shielded or located, aimed, and shielded so as not to present glare on abutting lots or streets... In all residential districts, the MX, Mixed Use District, and the IN, Institutional District, pole-mounted lighting shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line and shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height...

In all residential districts, the MX, Mixed Use District, and the IN, Institutional District, pole-mounted lighting shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet to any lot line and shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height

In all zoning districts, other than those set forth in subsection (A) above, pole-mounted lighting shall not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height

Any building-mounted light shall be mounted below the roof line.

All portions of a lot which are not included in the calculation of impervious surface ratio shall be landscaped. Landscaping within a sight distance triangle shall not include any evergreen tree and, furthermore, shall not include shrubs or ground cover exceeding thirty (30) inches in height above the graded ground level.

All portions of a lot which are not included in the calculation of impervious surface ratio shall be landscaped.

Landscaping within a sight distance triangle shall not include any evergreen tree and, furthermore, shall not include shrubs or ground cover exceeding thirty (30) inches in height above the graded ground level.

If the development of any portion of a lot includes the creation of a slope of two to one (2:1), horizontal to vertical, or greater, such slope shall be planted with vegetative cover

Where evergreen or deciduous shrubs are required by this division, such shrubs shall have a minimum height of eighteen (18) inches at the time of planting.

Require that trees not be located within ten (10) feet of sewer lines and lateral unless the tree species is determined to be suitable for planting in proximity to such utilities.

A guarantee for required landscaping shall be an amount equal to one hundred ten (110) percent of the cost of the plants, related materials, and installation.

All required landscaping shall be installed, inspected, and approved within three (3) months of acceptance of the guarantee.

After a declaration of water emergency ends, the property owner shall install the required plants within thirty (30) days.

Where necessary to comply with the requirements of this chapter and the approved development plan, dead or damaged landscaping materials shall be replaced by the property owner within six (6) months of notification by the City.

trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger; ornamental trees of any size; trees within required yards, along property boundaries, or within twenty (20) feet of streams or lakes

Existing approved tree of at least six (6) inch caliper shall receive a canopy credit of two (2) trees of the same species