DOWNTOWN DESIGN REVIEW
Downtown Asheville is recognized as a special place to be protected as a community resource. It represents an important part of the city’s heritage and its unusual character creates an identity for Asheville today. Compatible design helps to enhance the quality of life for all residents while also strengthening the economic viability of downtown. The Downtown Design Review program seeks to encourage building renovation and new development within the downtown area in a manner that will encourage visual harmony, enhance historic integrity, and encourage creative design solutions. The Downtown Asheville Design Guidelines do not dictate styles, but rather suggest a variety of choices for achieving design compatibility within the downtown area. The guidelines can also help to protect property values by encouraging improvements that maintain buildings as viable assets. The Downtown Design Review process is triggered by any change to the exterior of a building or property.
Downtown Design Review Guidelines
Plan Submittal Requirements for Review by Downtown Commission
For more information, contact Alan Glines at (828) 259-5556.