September 8, 2020Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes the City's building and land-use rules (the Unified Development Ordinance), Articles II and VII and XII.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.
Official title: Council approved amendments to Articles II and VII and XII of the UDO and to add a new Article XIX to the UDO
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilman Haynes and carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“Vice-Mayor Wisler moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to Articles II and VII and XII of the UDO and to add a new Article XIX to the UDO and find that the proposed amendments are consistent with the city's comprehensive plan in that the amendment will 1) preserve and enhance the urban tree canopy creating a more comfortable environment; 2) better protect land and water assets improving the health of the community; and 3) build climate resilience by reducing risk and vulnerability to flooding, erosion and landslides.”
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