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.
Past Events
Board of Adjustment June 27, 2021 (In Person Only)
Board of Adjustment April 25, 2022 -- IN PERSON ONLY
Agenda coming soon.....
Board of Adjustment March 28, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
-REMOTE HEARING-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a remote public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 28, 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the February 28, 2022 regular meeting.
VARIANCES
The owners, Benjamin & Tammy Mansell, are requesting a variance to the side setback requirements in Section 7-14-1(a)1 Setback and Yard Requirements and size limitations requirements in Section 7-14-1(b)4() Accessory Structure (Footprint) of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking an increase in the footprint allowance for any individual structure, an increase in the cumulative total footprint for all accessory structures, and reduction of the side setback to approximately 4 feet with all being located at 46 Baird Street and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9649-63-6804.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live by through https://publicinput.com/i821.
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9255
Live telephone comments for agenda (including public hearings) by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9255 and follow speaking directions.
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.
Board of Adjustment February 28, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
-REMOTE HEARING-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a remote public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the January 24, 2022 regular meeting.
VARIANCES
The petitioner, Suzanne Godsey, on behalf of the owner 5 Rock Place LLC, is requesting a variance to the sidewalk standards found in Section 7-11-8(b)3 Sidewalk Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief for a 215 foot portion of sidewalk as part of a building renovation located at 25 Choctaw Street (formerly 5 Rockcliff Pl) and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9648-45-0601. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025
The owner, Andrew Smith, is requesting a variance to the side setback requirements in Section 7-8-4(f)5 Setback Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking a reduction from the 6 foot side setback standard to a 1 foot side setback for a recently constructed accessory structure located at 21 Oakwood Street and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9638-15-1454. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025.
The petitioner, Jeremy Goldstein, on behalf of the owner Radview Asheville LLC, is requesting a variance to the sign standards in Section 7-8-29(4.3)F Crown Sign of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking a modification to the design standard requiring a crown sign to be painted directly onto the building wall to allow flush mounting of painted metal lettering. The new building will be located at 20 Artful Way and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9648-07-1311. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live by through https://publicinput.com/i821.
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9255
Live telephone comments for agenda (including public hearings) by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9255 and follow speaking directions.
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.
Board of Adjustment January 24, 2022
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
-REMOTE HEARING-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment of the City of Asheville will hold a remote public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE
Approval of the minutes of the July 26, 2021 and November 22, 2021 regular meetings.
VARIANCES
The petitioner, James W. Riley, on behalf of the owners Michael McNulty, Cheri McNulty, and James W. Riley, are requesting a variance to the front, side and corner side setback development standards found in Section 7-8-6(f)5 Setback Standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking a reduction from the 15 foot front setback, 6 foot side setback, and 7.5 corner side setback standards to a 5 foot front, 4 foot side, and 5 foot corner side setback to construct a new single family house at property located at 99999 Club Street and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9638-98-3984. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025
The petitioner, Aaron Ryba, on behalf of the owner Elizabeth Cherry LL, is requesting a variance to the maximum walking distance found in Section 7-11-2(e)2 Remote Parking of the Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”). The petitioner is seeking relief to the 500 foot maximum walking distance for remote parking spaces to allow the substantial improvement of a structure located at 17 Cherry Street and identified in the Buncombe County tax record as PIN 9649-21-2369. For further information please contact Ricky Hurley, City of Asheville, PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC, 28802 or call 828-273-3025.
OTHER BUSINESS
Nomination and election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f) this will be a remote meeting which the public can access by any of the following means:
Watch live by through https://publicinput.com/i821.
Listen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9255
Live telephone comments for agenda (including public hearings) by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9255 and follow speaking directions.
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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
www.ashevillenc.gov/boa
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.