The City of Roanoke is holding a forum to discuss a new program allowing outdoor food vending on March 23. Here is a press release from the city:

The City of Roanoke is considering a new program to permit outdoor food vending from city right-of-way and city properties.  On Tuesday, March 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the Planning Division will hold a forum in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, to provide a summary of the proposal and hear from stakeholders regarding any questions or comments on the proposed program.

Can’t attend the forum? No problem!  Submit comments to the city’s Planning Administrator, Chris Chittum, through any of the following methods:

• Mail: 215 Church Avenue, SW, Room 166, Roanoke, VA 24011
• e-mail: Chris.Chittum@roanokeva.gov
• phone: (540) 853-2356
• Facebook: Post comments to the “Street Vending Program” discussion topic at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roanoke-VA/Roanoke-Department-of-Planning-Building-Development/145093273164

The summary of the program can be viewed on the city’s homepage at www.roanokeva.gov. For more information or to obtain a hard-copy version of the summary, please contact Mr. Chittum.