June 13, 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
- “The UDO currently has a requirement for prospective land developers to hold community/neighborhood meetings with nearby residents and owners prior to submitting an application for review of a Level II site plan, Major Subdivision or Conditional Zoning by the City.”
- “Creates a formalized opportunity for possibly affected neighborhood residents to begin a dialogue with the prospective developer.”
- “He then reviewed the current and proposed regulations of the notification timing and radius.”
Official title: Council approved amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the amendment that mailed notices shall be sent to all physical and property owners within 400 feet of the proposed development site
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Roney and carried unanimously.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Ullman moved to approve the proposed wording amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances, with the amendment that mailed notices shall be sent to all physical and property owners within 400 feet of the proposed development site; 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: 1) help promote equity within the pre-application process of land development; 2) increase opportunities for constructive dialogue between residents and land developers; and, 3) create a clear and well-documented process.”
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