April 25, 2023Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes City law, Chapter 7 of the City Code.
- 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
- “Provides more opportunities for cat adoption by city residents and visitors in a commercial establishment such as a café or bookstore which also provides neighborhood-serving retail services.”
- “The pros are (1) Allows cat cafés to operate as a permitted use in more commercial districts of the city; and (2) Provides more opportunities for cat adoption by city residents and visitors in a commercial establishment such as a café or bookstore which also provides neighborhood-serving retail services.”
- “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 Asheville Code of Ordinances
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Ullman and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Roney moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances and find that the proposed amendments are reasonable, are in the public interest, are consistent with the City's comprehensive plan and meet the development needs of the community in that the amendments will: 1) ensure that zoning regulations support small business growth and a local maker-based economy; and, 2) ensure all necessary land use types are provided for.”
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