Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Neighborhood Advisory Committee
The Committee consists of nine members, all appointed by City Council, with representation from specific community sectors. Members shall be residents of the City or the City’s extra-territorial zoning jurisdiction and shall reflect the socio-economic diversity of Asheville. The term of office is three years.
View current members and board composition requirements here
The Committee was established to advise the City Council on neighborhoods within the City of Asheville’s zoning and planning jurisdiction. The Committee shall have the following powers and duties:
- Develop rules and by-laws for the conduct of its business, including but not limited to meeting schedules, officers, voting, sub-committees;
- Develop a plan to strengthen neighborhood identity and resilience, and to facilitate communication and cooperation between Asheville’s neighborhoods and City offices;
- Develop benchmarks and standards by which progress towards implementing the plan can be measured; and
- Work on special projects that are consistent with the goals of the committee, as assigned or directed by the City Council.
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Neighborhood Advisory Committee Bylaws
Neighborhood Advisory Committee Establishing Resolution
All advisory and quasi-judicial boards staffed by City employees and all Council Committees will be suspended until at least January 1, 2025. Exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis if a board or commission needs to meet to discuss time-sensitive or storm-related items. Please consult with your staff liaison if you feel that your board has an upcoming meeting that meets the criteria for an exception.
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee voted unanimously move to every-other-month meetings beginning January 2024. Comments made prior to the meeting can be submitted via the following:
Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9247.
Written public comments can be sent by email to NeighborhoodAdvisoryCommittee@PublicInput.com.
NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m. September 23, 2024. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud for this meeting.
The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and will be streamed live via the City of Asheville YouTube channel. Live Call-in for public comments will not be accepted at this meeting. In-person comments are welcome. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes and must adhere to the Rules of Decorum for Boards & Commission meetings. A sign in sheet will be provided for those wishing to provide public comments.
Cancelled - Neighborhood Advisory Committee November 25, 2024
All advisory and quasi-judicial boards staffed by City employees and all Council Committees will be suspended until at least January 1, 2025. Exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis if a board or commission needs to meet to discuss time-sensitive or storm-related items. Please consult with your staff liaison if you feel that your board has an upcoming meeting that meets the criteria for an exception.
Please visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee webpage to access the meeting agenda and minutes.
Past Events
Neighborhood Advisory Committee September 23, 2024
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). The meeting is open to the public and public comment will be accepted. Please sign in when you arrive and indicate if you wish to provide public comment.
Please visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee webpage to access the meeting agenda and minutes.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee August 26, 2024 - Special Meeting
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). The meeting is open to the public and public comment will be accepted. Please sign in when you arrive and indicate if you wish to provide public comment.
Please visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee webpage to access the meeting agenda and minutes.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee July 22, 2024
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). The meeting is open to the public and public comment will be accepted. Please sign in when you arrive and indicate if you wish to provide public comment.
Please visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee webpage to access the meeting agenda and minutes.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee March 25, 2024
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). The meeting is open to the public and public comment will be accepted. Please sign in when you arrive and indicate if you wish to provide public comment.
Please visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee webpage to access the meeting agenda and minutes.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee January 22, 2024
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). The meeting is open to the public and public comment will be accepted. Please sign in when you arrive and indicate if you wish to provide public comment.
Please visit the Neighborhood Advisory Committee webpage to access the meeting agenda and minutes.