August 26, 2025Asheville City Council
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Amends existing city ordinance 11-5, Public Solicitation and Begging Regulated, expanding the areas identified as high traffic zones as outlined in the staff…
- Passed. Voted no: Kim Roney.
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- “Enhanced regulations on solicitation in certain areas can create a more appealing environment for residents, shoppers, and businesses, supporting economic growth.”
- “Why we are considering expanding High Traffic Zones is , (1) In the past 12 months, there were 431 calls for service in the proposed high-traffic zones; and (2) These calls for service include panhandling, suspicious persons, and trespassing.”
- “One individual spoke in support of the proposed changes to the panhandling ordinance in that they felt that not everyone who panhandles is homeless.”
Official title: Council amended existing city ordinance 11-5, Public Solicitation and Begging Regulated, expanding the areas identified as high traffic zones as outlined in the staff report
Carried 6–1
From the minutes: The motion made by Councilwoman Turner and seconded by Councilman Hess carried on a 6-1 vote, with Councilwoman Roney voting “no”.
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Turner moved to amend existing city ordinance 11-5, Public Solicitation and Begging Regulated, expanding the areas identified as high traffic zones as outlined in the staff report.”
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