Featured Projects
Plastic Reduction Community Survey
On January 10, 2023, City Council adopted a revision to City Code Chapter 15, which bans the use of plastic leaf bags. As we continue to look into single-use plastic reduction initiatives, the City...
City Council Meeting March 28, 2023
Welcome to the March 28, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting Find Agenda Briefing Meeting - March 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed to to...
City Council Meeting March 14, 2023
Welcome to the March 14, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting Find Agenda Briefing Meeting - March 9, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed to to...
City Council Meeting February 28, 2023
Welcome to the February 28, 2023 Asheville City Council Meeting Find Agenda Briefing Meeting - February 23, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the bottom of this page.The Agenda Briefing will also be streamed...
Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Follow along with the City of Asheville Fiscal Year 23-24 budget process. Work sessions can be watched via the stream below and each meeting has a phone number that you can call and listen to on your phone. ...
Your Voice, Your Choice
The City of Asheville is taking additional steps to connect with people whose voices are often missing from decision making processes. “Your Voice, Your Choice” is an opportunity to sign up...
Community Reparations Commission
The Community Reparations Commission is developing short, medium and long term recommendations to specifically address the creation of generational wealth and to boost economic mobility and opportunity...
Surveys & Projects
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Nasty Branch Signage Survey
A project that honors the history of the Southside Community, share your stories!Hello Southside residents and those that grew up in the Southside that might live elsewhere now! We want to hear from you!The...
Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Art in the Heart
The City of Asheville and Buncombe County are partnering with McAdams Company to document the community’s vision for a more equitable, accessible and inclusive Pack Square Plaza, which sits in the...
CAPS: Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvement Project
The Carter – Ann – Patton Stormwater Improvements project design has been completed and the contract is being assembled to advertise the project for construction. This is a Public Works Stormwater...
Boards and Commissions - Realignment Project
The City of Asheville staff is working with stakeholders to realign the advisory boards to address challenges within the current system. Why review the structure? Continuous Improvement: City...
College Patton Bike Lane Project
The project proposes to add a buffered bike lane to College Street between Spruce Street and Pritchard Park as well as a buffered bike lane on Patton Avenue between Pritchard Park and Biltmore Avenue.
Vermont Avenue Sidewalk Project
About this project: As part of the bond projects initiative, the City of Asheville is preparing to replace sidewalks on Vermont Avenue in West Asheville. This project focuses on pedestrian enhancements,...
Neighborhood Matching Grant Program
During the budget development for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 we heard clear feedback as part of both the internal and external engagements that new City investments in neighborhoods were very important. ...
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Engagement
The City of Asheville will be receiving $26.2 million in federal grant funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds. This federal COVID recovery...
Neighborhood Water Line Enhancement Projects Area 6
Asheville Water Resources has identified seven areas for neighborhood water line replacements from late 2020 through 2021. This includes multiple water lines along bustling South Tunnel Road, which will...
Sulphur Springs Road Stormwater Project
To our West Asheville neighbors in the Sulphur Springs Road area: Stormwater improvements are coming your way. The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up...
Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment
The Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment is the committee responsible for developing and recommending policy to support topics such as sustainable energy, waste reduction,...
Kenilworth Stormwater Project
Hello Kenilworth neighbors! Stormwater improvements are coming your way.The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division has an installation coming up in the Forest Hills Drive / Caledonia Road area,...
Neighborhood Water Line Enhancement Projects Area 5
Asheville Water Resources has identified seven areas for neighborhood water line replacements from late 2020 through 2021. This includes multiple water lines along bustling South Tunnel Road, which will...
Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Board
The Asheville Regional Housing Consortium (ARHC) consists of contiguous units of general local governments that come together to qualify for a direct allocation of HOME funds from the US Department...
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning & Economic Development Committee will recommend policies to support City Council’s long-range vision and comprehensive planning goals. Areas of focus include developing policies...
Environment and Safety Committee
The Environment and Safety Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure:The contributions of natural resources to human well-being are explicitly recognized...
City Council Committees Meeting HUB
Welcome to the City Council Committee Meeting HUB! While we are Staying Safer at Home, City Council wants you to still have the opportunity to participate in the decisions of your government. ...
Boards and Commissions Virtual Meeting HUB
Thank you for staying engaged and getting involved with your local government. The City is currently in the process of phasing in board and commission meetings. To meet the state guidelines...
Past Projects
Board/Commission Experience Survey
You received this survey because you are a current or former member of an advisory Board or Commission of the City of Asheville. This survey is sent to you by the Boards and Commissions Realignment Working...
Reparations Nomination & Application Process Survey
The City has heard there is a need to spend more time on the Community Reparations Commission nomination and application process. Staff will work internally to ensure an inclusive process that engages...
ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) Work Sessions
Series of Work Sessions for City Council to discuss uses for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding. CLICK HERE for full list of applicants and submitted documents
Street Renaming
Introduction Public spaces, including streets, are meant to be inclusive places where everyone can feel welcome and comfortable. The names of streets are sometimes overlooked; however, to many...
Budget Work Sessions Fiscal Year 2021-2022
City Council Budget Work Sessions for the FY 21-22 Budget.
Biltmore Ave and McDowell St Corridor Survey
Study BackgroundThe Biltmore Avenue and McDowell Street corridors connect downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village-two very walkable areas with a variety of land uses and destinations. Both roadways...
South Slope Vision Plan
Welcome to the South Slope Vision Plan project page! We are excited to share this draft plan with you. Navigating the Site: The following tabs break the plan down into sections so...
Carter-Ann Street Stormwater Project
The City of Asheville Public Works Stormwater Division will install a new stormwater collection system on Carter Street down to Patton Avenue, along the Patton Avenue right-of-way from South French Broad...
Reimagining Public Safety
The survey has closed as of Friday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.Results OverviewThis engagement surfaced many themes in how the City of Asheville and partners in the community could re-imagine and reinvest in public...
Johnston Boulevard Sidewalk Improvements
UPDATED 1/13/2022Happening Now The project is currently in the design phase, with a final design expected in approximately mid- to late-2022. We would appreciate your thoughts about this project....
Multimodal Transportation Commission
The mission of the Multimodal Transportation Commission (MMTC) is to assist the City in furthering, advancing, and promoting a comprehensive and integrative transportation system that incorporates multimodal...
Close the GAP Survey
The City of Asheville is underway in a project to update the City’s Greenway (G), Accessibility (A), and Pedestrian (P) Plans. The combined plan, which we’re referring to as “Close the...
Meetings & Events
Boards & Committees
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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is composed of thirteen (13) members who will represent the diverse viewpoints of community stakeholders on affordable housing.The Committee will work in conjunction with City leadership and staff to implement... Read More
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is composed of thirteen (13) members who will represent the diverse viewpoints of community stakeholders on affordable housing.The Committee will work in conjunction with City leadership and staff to implement the 2008 Affordable Housing Plan. The specific functions will be:to consider affordable housing policy issues and advise City leadership about those policies;to develop concrete action steps to implement the highest priorities of the Affordable Housing Plan, and to update that Plan as appropriate over time;to advise City leadership and staff regarding affordable housing priorities for the investment of City-controlled funds. More information including agendas and materials can be found on the AHAC webpage. (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/affordable-housing-advisory-committee/) Regular Scheduled Meetings The next meeting of AHAC will be on Monday, April 10 at 9:30 a.m. (Rescheduled from April 6). This meeting will be an in-person meeting at City Hall, 70 Court Plaza, 1st Floor Conference Room.The public can participate in the following ways: Attend the meeting in person and comment during the public comment period. Submit a voicemail comment – call 855-925-2801, then enter code 7663 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting)Submit a written comment – email [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting)Note: Voicemail and written comments submitted before 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only in-person comments will be heard during the meeting.For questions about the Committee, please contact Sasha Vrtunski.
African American Heritage Commission
The City-County African American Heritage Commission consists of nine members. Three of those members are appointed by the Asheville City Council, three are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, and three are appointed by the six appointed... Read More
The City-County African American Heritage Commission consists of nine members. Three of those members are appointed by the Asheville City Council, three are appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, and three are appointed by the six appointed members.The Commission is to advise the City Council and County Commissioners about the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of African American arts, history, and culture.Regular Scheduled MeetingsThe African American Heritage Commission generally meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m., virtually. See the information below to see how to participate and find the commission's agenda here.
Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC)
The purpose of The Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC) is to recommend to the City and County an overall policy for the continued development and sustainability of the regional riverfront. The Commission provides recommendations... Read More
The purpose of The Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC) is to recommend to the City and County an overall policy for the continued development and sustainability of the regional riverfront. The Commission provides recommendations to the City and County for effective management of the public resources for the districts, and actively pursues and assists private sector investments in the districts. The Asheville Area Redevelopment Commission assists through cooperative measures to evaluate and represent the recommendations of other organizations, including, but not limited to property owners, merchants, residents, businesses, tenants, non-profits, institutions, as well as other members of the riverfront and regional riverfront district communities.Contact Urban Design and Place Strategies Manager Steph Monson Dahl with questions [email protected]
Asheville Downtown Commission
The Asheville Downtown Commission was created by City Council for the sustainability and continued development of downtown - a vital urban center of western North Carolina's economic, cultural and visitor activity. The Downtown Commission... Read More
The Asheville Downtown Commission was created by City Council for the sustainability and continued development of downtown - a vital urban center of western North Carolina's economic, cultural and visitor activity. The Downtown Commission provides City Council with recommendations on Downtown policies and programs. In addition, Downtown Commissioners fill 3 out of 9 seats on the City’s Design Review Committee, which reviews development projects within the Central Business District, the River Arts District and hotel projects outside of those areas. The Downtown Commission provides input on development projects outside of the scope of Design Review, including impacts related to land-use, economic development, parking, public space, safety, sustainability, etc. More information about the the Downtown Commission is available here.More information about the Design Review Committee is available here. Scheduled Meetings & Participation Beginning in 2023, the Downtown Commission meets IN-PERSON on the second Friday of each month at 8:30 a.m. The typical length of a meeting is 1.5 to 2 hours. Agendas and meeting materials can be found on the Asheville Downtown Commission webpage.The public can access meetings and provide comment in the following ways: Watch the live stream on this page or the City’s YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofasheville.Call toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9272.Leave pre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and enter code 9272 (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Submit written public comments by email to: [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Attend the meeting in-person and speak during the Public Comment portion of the agendaNote: Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to commissioners prior to the meeting. Only comments made in-person during the meeting will be aired during the meeting. The Downtown Commission's Public Space Management Committee meets on an ad-hoc basis. Updates can be found on the Asheville Downtown Commission webpage. Please contact staff liaison Dana Frankel, Downtown Planning Manager, with any questions, [email protected]
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee was established with responsibilities to:Review internal audit reportsReview (with management and the external auditors) the results of the financial statements auditReport to City Council about committee activities, issues, and related... Read More
The Audit Committee was established with responsibilities to:Review internal audit reportsReview (with management and the external auditors) the results of the financial statements auditReport to City Council about committee activities, issues, and related recommendations as needed ( with a minimum of one time a year)Provide an open avenue of communication between internal audit, the external auditors, and City CouncilThe Audit Committee will meet quarterly at 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Due to Covid-19 meeting dates may change. For more information, contact Tony McDowell at [email protected]
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... Read More
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 SCHEDULEThe Board of Adjustment meets once a month on the fourth Monday of the month. See the Board of Adjustment page for more details.
Boards and Commissions Committee
The Boards & Commissions Committee was established to review citizen’s applications to boards and commissions and recommend appointments to City Council. The Committee also provides guidance on establishing new boards and commissions and develops... Read More
The Boards & Commissions Committee was established to review citizen’s applications to boards and commissions and recommend appointments to City Council. The Committee also provides guidance on establishing new boards and commissions and develops process timelines for appointments to the Asheville City Board of Education and the Planning & Zoning Commission.Chair: Vice-Mayor Sandra KilgoreMembers: Vice-Mayor Sandra Kilgore, Councilwoman S. Antanette Mosley, and Councilwoman Kim RoneyStaff liaison: Deputy City Clerk Sarah GrossMeeting schedule: The 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. See the information below on how to participate.Boards and Commissions Committee meeting details and materials
Civic Center Commission
The Civic Center Commission consists of nine voting members; seven voting members shall be appointed by the City Council and two voting members shall be appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The term of office is three years. The Commission... Read More
The Civic Center Commission consists of nine voting members; seven voting members shall be appointed by the City Council and two voting members shall be appointed by the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. The term of office is three years. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations on programming goals and objectives; long-range plans; proposals for changes in the fees and charges; and encourages promotion of sports, recreation, entertainment, and cultural events and activities at the Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, formerly known as the U.S. Cellular Center Asheville and the Asheville Civic Center.
Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board consists of five members: two appointed by City Council (which must be city residents), two elected by members of the Classified Service, and one member appointed by the other four members of the board. The term of... Read More
The Civil Service Board consists of five members: two appointed by City Council (which must be city residents), two elected by members of the Classified Service, and one member appointed by the other four members of the board. The term of office is two years. The board works with the Human Resources Department to resolve employee grievances on an as-needed basis and meets on a periodic basis to discuss personnel administration issues. Generally, the duties of the members of the Civil Service Board consist of attending meetings and conducting grievance appeal hearings. Rules of ProcedureCity of Asheville Code of Ordinances – Civil Service BoardGENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA – SESSION LAW 2009-401 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 the live stream through the City of Asheville Public Engagement Hub at https://publicinput.com/E7743 or the City YouTube Channel at youtube.com/cityofashevilleCall toll-free to listen to the meeting live on your phone: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9275. Pre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and Enter Code 9275 (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).Pre-submitted written public comments – [email protected] (closes at 5:00 p.m. day before the meeting).LIVE speaker queue during public comment: 855-925-2801 and enter code 9275; Hit * and option 3.*Pre-recorded and written comments will be provided to committee members prior to the meeting. Only live comments will be played during the meeting.
Design Review Committee
The Design Review Committee was created to perform design review for all major works in the River District Design Review area, the Central Business District, and hotels outside of those areas.City Council appoints all nine (9) members of the Design Review... Read More
The Design Review Committee was created to perform design review for all major works in the River District Design Review area, the Central Business District, and hotels outside of those areas.City Council appoints all nine (9) members of the Design Review Committee, with three members selected from the Downtown Commission, three members selected from the Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission (AARRC), and the remaining three members appointed at-large. A full description of the Committee can be found here.Map of Design Review Areas (note that Local Historic Districts are under the purview of Historic Resources) Regular Scheduled MeetingsThe Design Review Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). Pre-meetings are held at 12:15 p.m. in the same location. Pre-meetings are open to the public but public comment will not be accepted during the pre-meeting. Public comment for the regular meeting will be accepted by any of the following means: In-person: Presentations by the public shall be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes for individuals and 10 minutes for a group’s primary spokesperson.Phone: Voicemail comments may be pre-recorded by calling 855-925-2801 and entering code 9410 when prompted (deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Email: Written comments may be submitted to [email protected] (deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).NOTICE: The Design Review Committee will hear public comments only on agenda items. All public comments received prior to the deadline will be provided to the Committee but may not be read aloud or played at the meeting.More information including agendas and materials can be found on the Design Review Committee webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/drc).
Equity and Engagement Committee
The Equity and Engagement Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure fairness and equity in the provision of City resources and livelihood needs of all community member and groups and an equitable community... Read More
The Equity and Engagement Committee will review policy updates and make policy recommendations that ensure fairness and equity in the provision of City resources and livelihood needs of all community member and groups and an equitable community that provides community members with the opportunity to be informed and engaged in the policy making process.Chair: Council Member Sheneika SmithMembers: Council Member Kim Roney, Council Member Sage TurnerStaff liaison: Assistant City Manager Rachel WoodMeeting schedule: Third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m.Equity and Engagement Committee meeting details and materials.
Greenway Committee
The mission of the City of Asheville’s Greenway Committee is to advise the Multimodal Transportation Commission and City staff on the implementation of a system of greenways within Asheville by integrating City and County Parks and Transportation... Read More
The mission of the City of Asheville’s Greenway Committee is to advise the Multimodal Transportation Commission and City staff on the implementation of a system of greenways within Asheville by integrating City and County Parks and Transportation plans while educating and engaging the public and advocating for funding. The Greenway Committee consists of at least seven members and up to eleven members. All are appointed by the Multimodal Transportation Commission. The term of office is three years.
Historic Resources Commission
The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) was created in 1979 through a local ordinance adopted by both the City of Asheville and Buncombe County pursuant to the North Carolina General Statutes. The joint city/county commission consists of 12... Read More
The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) was created in 1979 through a local ordinance adopted by both the City of Asheville and Buncombe County pursuant to the North Carolina General Statutes. The joint city/county commission consists of 12 members, with 6 appointments from each jurisdiction. All members have equal voting rights and serve 3-year terms. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Officers of the commission are elected among themselves.REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULERegular meetings of the HRC are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza).2023 Meeting Schedule
Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee
This Commission is composed of not more than 16 members, representing various focus areas or agencies (consumer, Buncombe County, supportive/permanent housing, mental health/substance abuse, legal, educational/university, etc.). The term of office is... Read More
This Commission is composed of not more than 16 members, representing various focus areas or agencies (consumer, Buncombe County, supportive/permanent housing, mental health/substance abuse, legal, educational/university, etc.). The term of office is 3 years.The Committee is responsible for implementing the Five Year Strategic Plan on Homelessness in Buncombe County. Its duties include (1) conducting research and investigation into issues about homelessness, including causes and effects within Asheville and the surrounding area; (2) formulate and make recommendations on funding and policy to local governmental entities and social service agencies to reduce the incidence of homelessness; (3) act as a clearinghouse for information on local homelessness issues; and (4) other duties as requested by City Council, Board of County Commissioners, or as the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee deems appropriate.The Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Advisory Committee, a joint committee of Asheville City Council and the Buncombe County Commission exists to provide oversight for the implementation of the Five Year Plan by sharing, applying, and tracking groundbreaking strategies that make a permanent and measurable difference in homelessness in Asheville and Buncombe County.Regular Meeting ScheduleThe meetings for the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee are currently scheduled on the 4th Friday of every other month (beginning January 2021) at 9:00 A.M. while the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are in effect. All meetings are virtual at this time. Please check for updates at https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/city-clerk/boards-and-commissions/homeless-initiative-advisory-committee/
Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) carries out the following duties to include, but are not limited to:Making policy recommendations to the City Council which promote and improve human relations and advance equity in the CitySupporting... Read More
The Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) carries out the following duties to include, but are not limited to:Making policy recommendations to the City Council which promote and improve human relations and advance equity in the CitySupporting the City’s Office of Equity and InclusionProviding a forum where residents can raise issues and complaints relating to human relations in the CityEngaging the community regarding the utilization of City-funded programs and policies for the promotion of human relationsPromoting and improving human relations and advance equity in the following areas: public safety; educational, art, and cultural opportunities; economic development; health and human services; and housing.For more information on the Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA), go to this LINK. Upcoming MeetingThe next regular meeting of the Human Relations Commission of Asheville (HRCA) is scheduled for March 16, 2023. Pre-submitted public comment will be accepted via the following methods:Leave voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 and entering the code 9723.Written public comments can be sent by email to [email protected]
Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee
Sponsored by The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Self-Help Ventures Fund (“Self-Help”), Carolina Small Business, and Mountain BizWorks, the Mountain Community Capital Fund (MCCF) is aimed at providing debt financing to small business enterprises... Read More
Sponsored by The City of Asheville, Buncombe County, Self-Help Ventures Fund (“Self-Help”), Carolina Small Business, and Mountain BizWorks, the Mountain Community Capital Fund (MCCF) is aimed at providing debt financing to small business enterprises within the city of Asheville and Buncombe County.The Operating Committee shall be comprised of two (2) member of City staff to be appointed by the City of Asheville, two (2) member of County staff to be appointed by Buncombe County, two (2) community stakeholders to be appointed by the City of Asheville and two (2) community stakeholder to be appointed by Buncombe County, and representatives of Participating Lenders. Regular Scheduled MeetingsThe Mountain Community Capital Fund committee typically meets on the first Friday of every month.
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... Read More
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.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; andWork on special projects that are consistent with the goals of the committee, as assigned or directed by the City Council.Click HERE for meeting materials. Monday, March 27, 2023 Meeting - In person meeting held at City Hall in the First Floor North Conference Room - Meeting Start time 6:00 p.m.The Neighborhood Advisory Committee voted unanimously to return to in-person meetings on August 22, 2022. 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 [email protected]: The agenda commenting period will close at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023. 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.
Noise Advisory Board
The City of Asheville consists of a unique and diverse makeup of residents, tourists, businesses, organizations, and institutions - all are protected by the city’s noise ordinance from excessive noise that degrades quality of life. An updated noise... Read More
The City of Asheville consists of a unique and diverse makeup of residents, tourists, businesses, organizations, and institutions - all are protected by the city’s noise ordinance from excessive noise that degrades quality of life. An updated noise ordinance became effective on September 15, 2021 following a two-year public engagement process to develop just, fair, clear, enforceable and effective measures to control excessive noise. The updated ordinance also established the Noise Advisory Board to provide City Council with periodic updates and suggestions for future ordinance revisions. The Noise Advisory Board performs the following advisory functions:Evaluate the effectiveness of the noise ordinance and related city policies with the goal of developing recommendations regarding amendments, additions, or deletions.Evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement of the noise ordinance , including but not limited to response times, compliance rates, distribution of complaints, and ensuring equitable outcomes.Propose long-term objectives for achieving reduction of sound levels in the community, and propose means for implementing such objectives.The Board consists of seven voting members that serve three-year terms:Three city residents representing different geographic areas of the cityOne representative of the performing artsOne representative of the restaurant industryOne representative of the industrial or construction industryOne professional in acoustic engineering or a related field. The Noise Control Administrator serves as a nonvoting memberPUBLIC ACCESSPursuant 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 stream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 4657 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cue.PUBLIC COMMENT:Voicemail public comments: Please call: 855-925-2801 Enter Code 4657. Comments will be limited to 3 minutes. Written public comments, please see meeting specific email.Live Call-in : Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801 Meeting Code: 4657 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cueNOTICE: The agenda commenting period will be closed at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that:reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinancehears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the Unified Development Ordinance, then... Read More
The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that:reviews text for proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinancehears proposals to zone or change the zoning of property regulated under the Unified Development Ordinance, then makes recommendations to City Council for final actionperforms studies and surveys of the present conditions and probable future development of the City and its environsformulates and recommends to City Council the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan and other plansreviews the terms of the Unified Development Ordinance from time to time, as it deems appropriatereviews applications for planned unit development designation and preliminary plansreviews and decides on approval of all proposed preliminary plats for major subdivisionand performs such additional powers and duties as may be set forth elsewhere in the Unified Development Ordinance and in other laws and regulationsThe 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 the term of office is three years.2023 Meeting SchedulePlease visit the Planning and Zoning Commission webpage (www.ashevillenc.gov/pzc) to access agendas, meeting materials and information on past meetings.Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the 1st Floor North Conference Room of City Hall (70 Court Plaza). Pre-meetings are held at 4:30 p.m. in the 5th Floor Large Conference Room. The pre-meeting is open to the public but public comment will not be accepted.Public comment for the regular meeting will be accepted by any of the following means:In-person: Presentations by the public shall be limited to a maximum of 3 minutes for individuals and 10 minutes for a group's primary spokesperson.Phone: Voicemail comments may be pre-recorded by calling 855-925-2801 and entering code 9273 when prompted (deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Email: Written comments may be submitted to [email protected] (deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting).Note: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments only on agenda items. All public comments received prior to the deadline will be provided to the Commission but may not be read aloud or played at the meeting.
Policy, Finance and Human Resources Committee
The Policy, Finance, and Human Resources Committee will hear and review policy updates on:Governance related matters and the policy development process;City Council’s Rules of Procedures, establishment of the Council Retreat Committee,... Read More
The Policy, Finance, and Human Resources Committee will hear and review policy updates on:Governance related matters and the policy development process;City Council’s Rules of Procedures, establishment of the Council Retreat Committee, and Council Committees;The annual budget process, capital improvement programming and debt, financial reporting, annual audit, and fees; andPolicies related to Human Resources, including personnel and compensation.Chair: Mayor Esther ManheimerMembers: Mayor Esther Manheimer, Council Member Kim Roney, Council Member Maggie UllmanStaff liaison: City Manager Debra CampbellMeeting schedule: Second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m.Note: Effective January 2023, the Governance committee became the Policy, Finance & Human Resources Committee. Archived Governance Committee meeting details and materials are available here.Also effective January 2023, the Finance and Human Resources Committee became the Policy, Finance and Human Resources Committee. Archived Finance and Human Resources Committee meeting details and materials are available here. Policy, Finance and Human Resources Committee meeting details and materials
Public Art and Cultural Commission
The Public Art and Cultural Commission (PACC) is responsible for promoting and maintaining art displays in public buildings and public spaces in the City of Asheville. The Commission assists in bringing public art into public spaces, is responsible for... Read More
The Public Art and Cultural Commission (PACC) is responsible for promoting and maintaining art displays in public buildings and public spaces in the City of Asheville. The Commission assists in bringing public art into public spaces, is responsible for approving the site and content of public art and recommends to City Council works of art for acceptance. They inform residents and visitors of Asheville about public art and engage public art as a major attraction for artists, cultural tourism, and economic development to advance The City of Asheville as an “arts destination.” The Commission is also responsible for developing a procedure for the selection of art/ or artists, which will include public input as well as appropriate staff review. The Public Art Board shall follow its Public Art Policy and Implementation Guidelines as modified and/or amended every five years. The Public Art & Cultural Commission consists of nine members appointed by City Council.View meeting agendas and other PACC-related information by visting the Public Art and Cultural Commission page.
Transit Committee
The Transit Committee functions as an advisory board to the Multimodal Transportation Commission and to City staff on matters affecting the transit system and its operation. The Transit Committee consists of at least seven members and up to... Read More
The Transit Committee functions as an advisory board to the Multimodal Transportation Commission and to City staff on matters affecting the transit system and its operation. The Transit Committee consists of at least seven members and up to eleven members. All are appointed by the Multimodal Transportation Commission. The terms of office are three years.The Asheville Transit Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Urban Forestry Commission
The City of Asheville, realizing that trees have a profound effect on the quality of life in the community, deems it necessary and desirable in the interest of public health, safety and welfare to enact an ordinance for the preservation, planting, replacement... Read More
The City of Asheville, realizing that trees have a profound effect on the quality of life in the community, deems it necessary and desirable in the interest of public health, safety and welfare to enact an ordinance for the preservation, planting, replacement and removal of trees without denying the reasonable use and enjoyment of real property.The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the planting of new trees and shrubbery; to vigorously encourage the protection of existing trees and shrubbery, including their root systems; to regulate the preservation, replacement and indiscriminate removal of trees and to establish procedures for fulfilling these purposes.For more information on agenda items and meeting minutes, go to the Urban Forestry Commission webpage. REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETINGSThis commission typically meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. PUBLIC ACCESSPursuant 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 through the Engagement Hub or the City's YouTube Channel at www.YouTube.com/CityofAshevilleListen live by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9256 PUBLIC COMMENTPre-recorded voicemail comments by calling 855-925-2801 Enter Code 9256NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will be closed at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud.Live Call-in: Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call 855-925-2801 Meeting Code: 9256 and follow the prompts to join the live speaker cue.