Roanoke zoning board denies homeless service provider’s appeal

The Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously this Wednesday to deny a homeless service provider’s appeal of two zoning citations.

The Least of These Ministry, known as TLOT, was cited in late February for its warming buses, outdoor lockers and portable toilet at its site in downtown Roanoke.

Twenty-one people spoke during the public hearing, including Amber West, an unhoused woman who said her locker at TLOT has been crucial for keeping her identification and documents in a safe place. And reminders of her family…

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