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PD-96-117 — Drone charging station as primary use for autonomous aircraft takeoff, landing, docking, and charging for package delivery services in Roanoke, TX

This case amends the PD 1996-117 ordinance to permit drone charging stations as a primary use through a specific use permit on a 0.486-acre commercial site. The facility will support up to 48 autonomous drones for food and package delivery operations with minimal on-site staffing. Applicants in this commercial area should note the new permitted use and associated development standards including 8-foot screening fences and 100-foot setbacks from residential zones.

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Case history

Every time this case appeared on an agenda we watched, and what changed.

• First seen — 2026-08-17: First seen on a Planning and Zoning Commission agenda · Planning and Zoning Commission
• Staff recommendation — 2026-08-17: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Planning and Zoning Commission

Also on the 2026-08-17 Roanoke agenda

• ZTA-2026-07 — Drone Charging Location (primary or accessory use)
• PD 1996-117 — Drone charging
• ZTA-2026-06 — Drone charging stations as a primary use with an approved specific use permit
• SUP-2026-05 — electronic assembly use

Other Roanoke rezoning cases

• PD-2014-114 — Office uses, with additional uses permitted by Specific Use Permit including locksmith, golf cart sales, sign manufacturing, indoor skills training, contractor's offices, and flex storage warehouse/office