March 26, 2024Asheville 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
- “Removal of the requirement for one additional off-street parking space is supported by current Urban Planning practices and the provision requiring an additional off-street parking space is problematic for homes in the City without access to off-street parking.”
- “Simplifies and updates the requirements for home occupations so that residents may more easily understand and comply with said regulations.”
- “Many homes in the City do not have access to enclosed garages.”
Official title: Council approved amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Kilgore and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Turner 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 amendment will ensure protection of neighborhoods by disallow certain uses within home occupations and create a simplified set of regulations by which residents must operate home occupations.”
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