Buncombe County Planning and Development provides direction to residents of Buncombe County, and to those whose actions may directly impact residents, 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.
The Planning Department administers a number of ordinances and programs related to Zoning, Subdivisions, Affordable Housing, Sustainability, E-911 Addressing, Floodplain Management, and Stormwater & Erosion Control.