Design Review The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) reviews projects within local historic districts and local landmarks to ensure that the proposed work is consistent with the applicable design standards. Once a project has been approved, a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) is issued to the property owner or applicant, which should be posted on site with any other required permits. Please note that a CA is for design review approval only, and does not include approval for building, zoning or other permit types that may be required. If you are considering a project and are unsure of what permit types you will need to obtain, you should contact the Development Services Department: 828-259-5846. Design Review Applications Minor Work Minor Work applications are reviewed by Planning/Historic Resources staff. Staff will refer Minor Work applications to the HRC if, in staff’s opinion, the project involves changes that are substantial, do not meet the design guidelines, or are of precedent-setting nature. Minor Work applications typically include projects in which the visual character of the structure and/or site is not substantially altered, such as but not limited to signage, fences in rear yards, tree removal, mechanical equipment, roof replacement and minor building repairs. Typically, a CA for Minor Work can be issued within 10 business days, depending on the project type and completeness of the application. Major Work Major Work applications are reviewed by the HRC at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. In general, Major Work applications typically include projects that involve a change in the appearance of a structure and/or site that is more substantial than routine maintenance or Minor Work projects, such as but not limited to new construction, expansion of a building footprint, or significant changes to a landscape feature. Applicants for Major Work construction projects are strongly encouraged to consult with Planning/Historic Resources staff at the earliest possible stage of the design process. A pre-application meeting with staff is required prior to submittal of a Major Work application. Submittal of a Major Work application without the required pre-application meeting could result in a delay of review by the HRC. Contact Planning/Historic Resources staff to schedule a pre-application meeting: 828-259-5638 NEW: Submit your Minor or Major Work Application online via the Development Portal! Digital Submittal Instructions & Requirements Major & Minor Work Application Form (download to fill out digitally) Applications may also be submitted in person or by mail to the permit center at the Development Services Department located at 161 South Charlotte Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Additional Forms & Documents: New Construction Worksheet (Required for Major Work New Construction projects ONLY) 2022 HRC Meeting Schedule & Application Deadlines Notice: The next Historic Resources Commission meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022. ***This meeting will be held in person in the First Floor North Conference Room at Asheville City Hall (70 Court Plaza) Agendas and Documents Agenda Documents April 13, 2022 Agenda April 13, 2022 Documents March 9, 2022 Agenda March 9, 2022 Documents February 9, 2022 Agenda February 9, 2022 Documents January 12, 2022 Agenda January 12, 2022 Documents December 8, 2021 Agenda December 8, 2021 Documents November 10, 2021 Agenda November 10, 2021 Documents October 13, 2021 Agenda October 13, 2021 Documents September 8, 2021 Agenda September 8, 2021 Documents August 11, 2021 Agenda August 11, 2021 Documents July 14, 2021 Agenda July 14, 2021 Documents June 9, 2021 Agenda June 9, 2021 Documents May 12, 2021 Agenda May 12, 2021 Documents April 14, 2021 Agenda April 14, 2021 Documents March 10, 2021 Agenda March 10, 2021 Documents February 10, 2021 Agenda February 10, 2021 Documents January 13, 2021 Agenda January 13, 2021 Documents December 9 2020 Agenda December 9, 2020 Documents November 11, 2020 Agenda November 11, 2020 Documents October 14, 2020 Agenda October 14, 2020 Documents September 9, 2020 Agenda September 9, 2020 Documents August 12, 2020 Agenda August 12, 2020 Documents July 8, 2020 Agenda July 8, 2020 Documents March 11, 2020 Agenda March 11, 2020 Documents February 12, 2020 Agenda February 12, 2020 Documents January 8, 2020 Documents January 8, 2020 Documents December 11, 2019 Agenda December 11, 2019 Documents Contact Information Alex Cole – 828-259-5638 Updated 4/22/22