departments & agencies
planning & development
Planning & Development
46 Valley St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4830
Buncombe County Planning and Development provides direction to citizens of Buncombe County, and to those whose actions may directly impact citizens, in maintaining orderly and responsible growth by developing and enforcing ordinances, policies, and procedures relating to the use of land.
The Department provides direction, administration, and support services in special projects and programs undertaken by Buncombe County.
Watch Board Meeting Live (Windows Media Format)
Live video is available only at the time of the meeting. You can view archived meetings on our video page.
Planning Board Meetings are held at 9:30 am on the first and third Mondays of the month.
Board of Adjustments meetings are held at noon on the second Wednesdays of the month.
Planning and Development News
Planning Board Meeting Date Correction
The Buncombe County Planning Board is not meeting today, June 29, as reported by the Asheville Citizen Times.
Are You Eligible for Community Development Block Grant Funds?
This program allows owner occupied rehabs of site built homes, relocations, replacements and emergency repairs on homes of lower income families.
Proposed Changes to the Buncombe County Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance
The Planning Board is currently discussing possible changes to Buncombe County’s Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance...
Workforce Housing Policy
The Buncombe County Commissioners recently adopted the County's first Workforce Housing Policy to address affordable housing in our community.
Meeting Dates
2009 Scheduled Planning Board Meeting Dates
- May 18
- June 1
- June 15
2009 Scheduled Board of Adjustments Meeting Dates
- June 10
Important Documents
Temporary Moratorium Ordinance
- Buncombe County Moratorium Ordinance (May 2009)
Contact Information
Jon Creighton
Director / Assistant County Manager
Planning & Development
46 Valley St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 250-4830