The Community Oriented Development (COD) program is available to developers through the Buncombe County Zoning Ordinance. This program awards significant density bonuses for developments that include affordable and workforce housing in their design, as well as including other features and amenities recognized through the three categories of sustainability:
- community,
- environment/transit,
- and economy
Up to 250% percent of the allowed density could be awarded through the point system shown in the Ordinance section §78-650.
In most of the zoning districts within the County, residents are allowed to build up to two (2) homes on their property (i.e, additional dwelling units). The County also reduced setback requirements and minimum lot size requirements, which allows less acreage per lot.
Visit Zoning for more information.