Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Area Planning Board and the City Council will hold a joint-public hearing Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 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 Zoning Text Amendments to the Roanoke Rapids Land Use Ordinance for legislative changes regarding the use of Entertainment District property as a “casino” for the following:
- ARTICLE II: Basic Definitions and Interpretations to consider adding a definition of the term “Casino”
- ARTICLE XXIV: OVERLAY DISTRICTS. Part I., Section 151-363(8), Table of Permitted Uses in the Entertainment District to consider adding “Casino” as a use by right.
Public Comment. 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, August 31, 2023) at 1040 Roanoke Ave. (PO Box 38), Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. After this deadline, citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearing to present comments. Groups are encouraged to appoint a spokesperson.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Board will present a recommendation to the City Council for its consideration in making a final decision to amend the ordinance.
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 City Clerk at (252) 533-2840 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.