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Dec 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Council Agenda Briefing Worksession
The City Council held an agenda briefing worksession to deliberate on upcoming and future agenda items, as well as to review committees scheduled for the subsequent two weeks. During the formal Regular Meeting, the Council participated in the Pledge of Allegiance. Discussions included proclamations, such as one proclaiming a specific month in 2026 as "____" in the City of Asheville. The Consent Agenda was adopted, which included the monthly approval of property tax refunds and releases for October 2026, ensuring compliance with North Carolina General Statutes. An item for monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases for October 2026, which aligns with the Financial Resilient City goal, was formally adopted. The agenda also included items for individual votes, Manager's Report, a Public Hearing concerning a zoning matter which was advertised in November 2026, New Business involving Boards & Commissions and resolutions/ordinances, and a period for public comment. The session concluded with a closed session to discuss privileged, confidential matters and consult with the City Attorney.
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The commission discussed environmental protections and zoning districts, specifically addressing potential changes to the RS2 zoning district and its alignment with environmentally sensitive areas like steep slopes and flood hazards. The discussion included the procedural steps for considering zoning modifications, the role of GIS data in evaluating parcel constraints, and the integration of these efforts with the ongoing comprehensive plan and UDO update project led by Optic Coast Design. Additionally, the commission held a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request for properties on Anka Heritage Parkway and Sand Hill Road.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Asheville Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Meeting
The board addressed a transition in the board liaison and reviewed several agenda items, including a request to continue a zoning variance for 20 Lakeside Drive. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a case regarding 403 Pearson Drive, where the property owners requested a variance for a detached garage that encroached into the required corner side setback. Discussion topics included the property layout, compliance with city ordinances, site visibility, and the history of the permit approval process.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Asheville City Council Visioning Workshop
The workshop focused on gathering the Council's vision for the Revitalization of Flooded Commercial Districts program. Discussions were held to establish priorities that will inform the development of a future Notice of Funding Opportunity. Council members participated in breakout sessions covering commercial redevelopment, economic vitality and small business recovery, and public realm and infrastructure investments, the results of which will be used to refine program documentation and assess project feasibility.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
