December 14, 2021Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes the City's building and land-use rules (the Unified Development Ordinance), Chapter 7.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.
More from the minutes
- “The Downtown Commission also discussed the proposed amendment at their November 12, 2021 and expressed support with the recommendation that the text amendment be revised to require off-street parking to be provided on-site (disallowing shared or remote parking options).”
- “Ms. Tuch said that staff concurs with the Planning & Zoning Commission and recommends approval of the proposed zoning text amendment.”
Official title: Council approved amendments to Chapter 7 of the UDO
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Kilgore and carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Turner moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the UDO and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, in the public interest, and consistent with the city's comprehensive plan in that they: 1) encourage responsible growth by developing clear and comprehensive development standards; 2) promote great architecture and urban design to enhance placemaking; and, 3) act on a comprehensive study of lodging facilities and their impact by developing new policies for hotel development.”
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