Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment
The City of Asheville’s Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to hear cases regarding variance requests from the provisions of the Unified Development Ordinance. Additionally, the Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction to hear appeals regarding interpretations of the Unified Development Ordinance, Floodplain Ordinance, Housing Code Ordinance, and Historic District Guidelines.
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The Board of Adjustment meets once a month on the fourth Monday of the month. See the Board of Adjustment page for more details.
Board of Adjustment June 27, 2021 (In Person Only)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 in the First Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Building.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the May 23, 2022 regular meeting.
VARIANCES
The owners, Clinton & Kimberly Faulkner, are requesting a variance to the front setback requirements in Section 7-8-17(f)5 Setback Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking a reduction from the 35 foot front setback standard in the Regional Business district to a 15 foot front setback for a recently constructed accessory structure located at 5 Pacoda Street and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9626-67-9239. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025.
The owner, Molly McGaughey, is requesting a variance to the rear setback requirements in Section 7-8-2(f)5 Setback Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking a reduction from the 25 foot rear setback standard to a 6 foot rear setback to allow for an addition located at 80 Distant View Drive and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9655-69-0150. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025.
All persons wishing to speak must appear in person at the aforementioned place and time listed above. To learn more regarding this process or for additional information please contact Ricky Hurley, Zoning Administrator at 828-273-3025
All persons with disabilities that need auxiliary aid should contact the ADA Coordinator at 259-5800, TTY number 259-5548, at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
Past Events
Board of Adjustment May 22, 2023 (In person only)
Board of Adjustment May 22, 2023 (In person only)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023 in the First Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Building.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the March 27, 2023 regular meeting.
VARIANCES & APPEALS
The owner, Edward Llyod Raleigh, is requesting a variance to the Accessory Dwelling Unit standards in Section 7-14-1(3)b Accessory Uses and Structures, Accessory Dwelling Units of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief for an existing non-conforming accessory structure to be renovated as an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 73 Swannanoa Avenue, PIN 9638-63-6463. For further information please contact Sam Starr-Baum, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5609.
The owner, Jennifer Finan, is requesting a variance to the Development standards in Section 7-8-4-2(f)5 RS-8 Single Family High Density Setback standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief for an existing non-conforming accessory structure to be demolished and the new construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in the same location at 51 Highland Street, PIN 9649-34-4133. For further information please contact Tyler Kelley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5677.
The owner, Darren’s Business, LLC, is requesting a variance to the Stormwater, Soil erosion and sedimentation control standards found in Section 7-12-2(e)(2)a Mandatory Standards for land disturbing activities & 7-12-2(f)(3) Aquatic Buffers of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief from the 30 foot undisturbed aquatic buffer requirement along perennial stream for property located at 198 Hanover Street, PIN 9638-41-9829. For further information please contact Tyler Kelley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5677.
The owner, Kathryn M. Estrada, is requesting a variance to the Stormwater, Soil erosion and sedimentation control standards found in Section 7-12-2(e)(2)a Mandatory Standards for land disturbing activities & 7-12-2(f)(3) Aquatic Buffers of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief from the 30 foot undisturbed aquatic buffer requirement along perennial stream and 7-8-6f(9) Development Standards - Parking and Loading for property located at 24 Florida Ave, PIN 9638-36-4060. For further information please contact Tyler Kelley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5677.
The owners, Douglas A. Murray & Gregg Pavlak, are requesting a variance to the grading extent set by the table for Steep Slope Zone B in Section. 7-12-4. (f)(1) Steep slope and ridgetop development of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The property is known as 108 Cole Ridge Rd, PIN 9750-39-1547. For further information please contact Tyler Kelley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5677.
All persons wishing to speak must appear in person at the aforementioned place and time listed above. To learn more regarding this process or for additional information please contact Zoning Services at 828-259-5450
All persons with disabilities that need auxiliary aid should contact the ADA Coordinator at 259-5800, TTY number 259-5548, at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
Board of Adjustment April 24, 2023 ** CANCELLED **
Board of Adjustment April 24, 2023 ** CANCELLED **
The April 24, 2023 Board of Adjustment meeting has bbeen cancelled. Next meeting will be Monday, May 22, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Board of Adjustment March 27, 2023 (In person only)
Board of Adjustment March 27, 2023 (In person only)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 in the First Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Building.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the February 27, 2023 regular meeting.
VARIANCES
The owner, Southslope Apothecary Real Estate LLC, and applicant, Nathanael of ARCA Design PLLC, are requesting a variance to 7-11-2e(2) Remote Parking of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief from the 500 feet maximum walking distance from principal use, located at 2 and 6 Brook St, PIN 9648-60-9201. The petitioner is requesting a 403 feet extension to the 500 feet maximum, totalling 903 feet from the property. Remote parking to be located at 12 All Souls Crescent. For further information please contact Nancy Watford, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5404.
All persons wishing to speak must appear in person at the aforementioned place and time listed above. To learn more regarding this process or for additional information please contact Zoning Services at 828-259-5450
All persons with disabilities that need auxiliary aid should contact the ADA Coordinator at 259-5800, TTY number 259-5548, at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
Board of Adjustment February 27, 2023 (In person only)
Board of Adjustment February 27, 2023 (In person only)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 in the First Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Building.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the January 23, 2023 regular meeting.
VARIANCES
The owner, Albert James Siemens Revocable Trust, and the applicant George Stowe of George Stowe Architect, is requesting a variance to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards in Section 7-8-6(f)(5) Development Standards, Setbacks standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief from the rear setback requirements for a 390 sq. ft addition to existing non-conforming structure at 10 Madison Ave, PIN 9649-53-2484. For further information please contact Nancy Watford, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5404.
All persons wishing to speak must appear in person at the aforementioned place and time listed above. To learn more regarding this process or for additional information please contact Zoning Services at 828-259-5450
All persons with disabilities that need auxiliary aid should contact the ADA Coordinator at 259-5800, TTY number 259-5548, at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.
Board of Adjustment January 23, 2023 (In person only)
Board of Adjustment January 23, 2023 (In person only)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2022 in the First Floor Conference Room of the City Hall Building.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the November 28, 2022 regular meeting.
Approval of the minutes of the December 19, 2022 regular meeting.
VARIANCES
The owner, Mikena Manspeaker, is requesting a variance to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards in Section 7-14-1(3)b Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief for an existing non-conforming accessory structure to be renovated as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and for the detached accessory dwelling unit exceeding 70% of the gross floor area of the primary dwelling unit, or 800 sq. ft. at 17 Pinedale Rd., PIN 9668-09-2133. For further information please contact Sam Starr-Baum, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-259-5609.
All persons wishing to speak must appear in person at the aforementioned place and time listed above. To learn more regarding this process or for additional information please contact Zoning Services at 828-259-5450
All persons with disabilities that need auxiliary aid should contact the ADA Coordinator at 259-5800, TTY number 259-5548, at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing.