September 9, 2025Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedWhat it does
Changes City law, Chapter 7 of the City Code.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- What the minutes say it will do: “The amendment will revise the BOA membership to consist of a total of five regular members and three (was seven) alternate members.”
- Why it matters: City ordinances are local laws. Changing one changes the rules people and businesses must follow.
More from the minutes
- “by promoting clear and effective communication between city residents at all stages of development through streamlining the Board of Adjustments processes; and ,”
- “Mr. Palmquist reviewed the proposed amendments as follows: (1) 7-3-3 - The board of adjustment for the City of Asheville shall consist of five regular members and three seven alternate members.”
- “Four regular members and two five alternate members who are residents of the City of Asheville shall be appointed by the Asheville City Council.”
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 Mosley 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 9-9-25 Page 31 development needs of the community in that the amendments will: 1) align boards and commissions with statutory requirements; and, 2) improve the efficiency of city operations.”
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