The Planning and Zoning Commission is an advisory board to City Council that
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
Link to the at: Planning & Zoning Commission Land Acknowledgement
Planning and Zoning Commission Documents (meeting materials, annual reports, annual work plans, governing documents, enabling statutes, resolutions, ordinances, etc.)
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.
Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Building, unless otherwise announced. Meetings are held in-person.
Next Meeting: November 18, 2025 at 2:40pm, taking place at 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801, USA (City Council Chamber)
To view more upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission events, visit the Events Calendar.
Public Access:
Public Comment:
Public comment for the regular meeting will be accepted by the following means:
NOTICE: The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear public comments only on agenda items. Any public comments received prior to the deadline will be provided to the Commission but may not be read aloud or played at the meeting.
For older Planning and Zoning Commission materials, please visit the Planning and Zoning Commission Documents folder. To watch older recordings, you may view them on the Engagement Hub.
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