Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for current information, to access agendas, meeting materials and information on past meetings.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that:
- reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance
- hears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the Unified Development Ordinance, then makes recommendations to City Council for final action
- performs studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environs
- formulates and recommends to City Council the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan and other plans
- reviews the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance from time to time, as it deems appropriate
- reviews applications for planned unit development designation and preliminary plans
- reviews and decides on approval of all proposed preliminary plats for major subdivision
- and performs such additional powers and duties as may be set forth elsewhere in the Unified Development Ordinance and in other laws and regulations
The Commission consists of seven members, five City residents appointed by City Council and two residents of the extra-territorial area of the City and appointed by Buncombe County Commissioners. The length of term of office is three years.
View current members and board composition requirements here
For general planning, development or zoning inquiries, please contact the Planner of the Day at: POD@ashevillenc.gov
For questions or comments regarding items from past or current agendas, commissioners may be contacted at: PZCommissioners@ashevillenc.gov
Planning and Zoning Commission - July 11, 2024
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.
Upcoming Events
Planning and Zoning Commission - November 12, 2024
This will be a virtual meeting which the public can access by any of the following means found at https://publicinput.com/G0704.
Watch the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/G0704 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.
Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Pre-submitted written public comments: pzcommissioners@ashevillenc.gov (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).
LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9273; Hit * and option 3.
Please visit the Planning & Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.
Past Events
Planning and Zoning Commission - September 4, 2024
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 7, 2024
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.
Planning and Zoning Commission - June 6, 2024
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.
Planning and Zoning Commission - May 1, 2024
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.
Planning and Zoning Commission - April 3, 2024
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).
Please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) for the agenda, meeting materials and additional information on how to participate.