Abandoned Manufactured Home Removal Policy Do you or someone you know have an abandoned manufactured home that needs to be removed? Abandoned Manufactured Home Removal Policy Adult Establishments Ordinance View the Adult Establishments Ordinance -Chapter 14 Article VI-on municode.com Adult Establishments Ordinance Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2019 Allocation Report Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Allocation Report for the 2019 Fiscal Year Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2019 Allocation Report Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2019 Status Update Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Status Update for the 2019 Fiscal Year Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2019 Status Update Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2018 Allocation Report Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Allocation Report for the 2018 Fiscal Year Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2018 Allocation Report Affordable Housing Services Program FY 2018 Status Update Download the Affordable Housing Services Program Status Update for the 2018 Fiscal Year Affordable Housing Services Program - FY 2018 Status Update AHSP-Funded Emergency Home Repairs in 2010-2019 Distribution Map Map illustrating distribution of Buncombe County Affordable Housing Service Program funded emergency home repairs completed (2010 through 2019) AHSP-Funded Emergency Home Repairs in 2010-2019 Distribution Map Application to Amend the Zoning Map Submit this form to request an amendment to the zoning map (i.e rezoning a parcel) Application to Amend the Buncombe County Zoning Maps Applicant's Affidavit of Owner's Receipt of Notice Applicants must submit this form to confirm that the owners of the properties that are the subject of the application to amend the zoning map have received notification. Applicant's Affidavit of Owner's Receipt of Notice Owner's Authorization for a Map Amendment If the applicant is not the property owner, then this form, signed by the property owner, must be submitted with the application for a Owner's Authorization for a Map Amendment Application to Amend the Zoning Text Submit this form to request an amendment to the text of the zoning ordinance Application to Amend the Zoning Text As-Built Drawing Application & Checklist Application & Checklist for Submission of an As-Built DrawingApplication fee is $25. As-Built Drawing Application & Checklist Board of Adjustment Meeting Overview View the meeting overview for the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Meeting Overview Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines View schedules and deadlines for the Board of Adjustment Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines Buncombe County Housing Needs Assessment & Market Study A study of the Buncombe County housing market and needs completed by Bowen National Research firm Buncombe County Housing Needs Assessment & Market Study Collateral Assignment of Certificate of Deposit Form & Instructions Form required when offering a Time Deposit for surety obligations related to Stormwater Management requirements. Stormwater Collateral Assignment of Certificate of Deposit Form & Instructions Commercial Permit Lighting Plan Checklist Summary of the requirements for a Commercial Lighting Plan Commercial Permit Lighting Plan Checklist Commercial Zoning Permit Plan Checklist Summary of the requirements for a Commercial Zoning Permit Commercial Zoning Permit Plan Checklist Community-Oriented Development Application Download the Community-Oriented Development Application. Community-Oriented Development Application Conditional Use Permit Application Application to apply to use a parcel of land for a type of use requiring a CUP application per the Zoning Ordinance standards. Conditional Use Permit Application Conditional Use Permit for a Manufactured Home Park Application Application to apply to use a parcel of land for a Manufactured Home Park requiring a CUP application per the Zoning Ordinance standards. Conditional Use Permit Application for a Manufactured Home Park Conservation Easements 2004 Land Conservation presentation from 2004 highlighting conservation objectives. Conservation Easements issued in 2004 Conservation Easements 2013 Presentation highlighting some Buncombe County contributions to land protection. Conservation Easements issued in 2013 Conservation and Public Lands 2004 Map Download the 2018 Conservation and Public Lands Map Conservation and Public Lands Map 2004 Conservation and Public Lands 2018 Map Download the 2018 Conservation and Public Lands Map Conservation and Public Lands Map 2018 Consolidated Strategic Housing & Community Development Plan 2015-2019 The official five-year housing and community development plan developed by the City of Asheville and the HOME Consortium of which Buncombe County is a member. Consolidated Strategic Housing & Community Development Plan 2015-2019 Dam Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Manual View the Dam Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Manual from the North Carolina North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources. Dam Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Manual - NCDEMLR Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans Preparation Checklist & Guidelines A Checklist and guideline for preparing an erosion and sedimentation control plan. Erosion & Sedimentation Control Plans Preparation Checklist & Guidelines Fair Housing Information & Complaint Procedure The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicaps, or family status. Fair Housing Information & Complaint Procedure Farmland Preservation Application Application to apply for voluntary farmland preservation. Farmland Preservation Application Farmland Preservation Ordinance View the Buncombe County Farmland Preservation Ordinance-Chapter 58 Article III-on municode.com Farmland Preservation Ordinance FEMA Elevation Certificate & Instructions Application and instructions for completing a FEMA elevation certificate for development within the FEMA floodplain. FEMA Elevation Certificate Instructions Final Plat Submission Application & Checklist Download the Application and Checklist for the Submission of a Final PlatFee is $25. Final Plat Submission Application and Checklist Financial Responsibility/Ownership Form Download the Financial Responsibility/Ownership Form. Financial Responsibility/Ownership Form Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance View the Buncombe County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance-Chapter 34 Article II Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance Floodplain Development Permit Application Application to develop within the FEMA floodplain. Floodplain Development Permit Application Hillside Development Application & Checklist Application to create a Hillside Development per the Subdivision ordinance. Hillside Development Application and Checklist Home Occupation Permit This application is to verify that a Home Occupation meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance Home Occupation Permit Junked Motor Vehicles Ordinance View the Buncombe County Junked Motor Vehicles Ordinance-Chapter 26 Article VI §26-282-on municode.com Junked motor vehicle regulated; removal authorized Land Conservation Advisory Board Information about the history, function, and vision of the Land Conservation Advisory Board. Land Conservation Advisory Board Land Disturbing Permit Application Land disturbance of 1 acre or more, or properties located within a Hillside Subdivision which are disturbing ¼ acre or more must submit a Land Disturbing permit for review. Land Disturbing Permit Application Land Protection Grant Criteria Application for a Land Conservation Grant Land Protection Grant Criteria Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1998 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1998 Maps Maps of the 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Maps Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006 Update 2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update 2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2006 Maps Update Maps for the 2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update 2006 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Beaverdam Township 2009 Update 2009 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update to the Beaverdam Township 2009 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update, Beaverdam Township Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2013 Update 2013 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update 2013 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update Major & Minor Subdivision Approval Process Game Follow the steps of the approval process game to learn how Major and Minor Subdivisions get approved! Major & Minor Subdivision Approval Process Game Manufactured Homes and Parks Ordinance Download the Buncombe County Manufactured Homes and Parks Ordinance-Chapter 46 Manufactured Homes and Parks Ordinance Manufactured Housing Design Standards manufactured-housing-design-standards Design standards are applicable only for newly permitted, or substantially improved manufactured homes in the R-1, R-2, and BDM districts. Manufactured Housing Design Standards No-Rise Checklist for Submittal Checklist for the completion of a no-rise study for development within the floodplain. No-Rise Checklist No-Rise Guidance Document Directions for the completion of the No rise document. No-Rise Guidance Document Off-Premises Sign Ordinance View the Buncombe County Off-Premises Sign Ordinance -Chapter 78 Article V-on municode.com Off-Premises Sign Ordinance Permit Fee Rebate Application Application for a permit fee rebate for affordable housing developments. Permit Fee Rebate Application Planned Unit Development - Commercial Application Download an Application for Additional Conditional Use Standards: Level II (Commercial) Planned Unit Development. Commercial Planned Unit Development Application Planned Unit Development - Residential Application Download an Application for Additional Conditional Use Standards: Level I (Residential) Planned Unit Development. Residential Planned Unit Development Application Planning & Development Fee Schedule The fee schedule includes all Planning & Development Department fees associated with licensing, permits, applications, and other documents. Planning & Development Fee Schedule Planning Board Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines View schedules and deadlines for the Planning Board. Planning Board Meeting Schedule & Submittal Deadlines Preliminary Plan - Major Subdivisions Application & Checklist Preliminary Application for a Major subdivision of 11 or more lots. Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan Application and Checklist Preliminary Plan - Minor Subdivisions Application & Checklist Preliminary Application for a Minor subdivision of 4 to 10 lots. Minor Subdivision Preliminary Plan Application and Checklist Property Development Checklist The property development checklist is a detailed list of all of the necessary steps for developing land within Buncombe County. Property Development Checklist Retaining Wall Ordinance Download the Buncombe County Ordinance for the permitting of Retaining Walls-Chapter 26, Article VIII Retaining Wall Ordinance Retaining Wall Ordinance Certificate of Compliance Application Application for a Retaining Wall permit for walls at or over 10 feet in height. Retaining Wall Ordinance Certificate of Compliance Application Revised Plan Review Application Download the Revised Plan Review Application. Revised Plan Review Application Road Name Petition Application to rename an existing private road. Road Name Petition Self Inspection Form The Self Inspection form describes the requirements for conducting self inspections of erosion and sedimentation control plans, including the checklist. Self Inspection Form Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance The Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control ordinance defines the basic terms, scope, purpose, and requirements of the ordinance-Chapter 26, Article V Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Administration & Enforcement The Administrative Process for Article V. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control summarizes the steps necessary to acquire a land disturbing permit.-Chapter 26, Article V, Division 2 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Administration & Enforcement Steep Slope & Protected Ridge Overlay Districts Checklist Summary of the requirements for development in the Steep Slope or Protected Ridge Overlay districts Steep Slope and Protected Ridge Overlay Districts Checklist Street Name, Street Address & Address Display Ordinance View the Street Name, Street Address and Address Display Ordinance-Chapter 66 Article II-on municode.com Street Name, Street Address and Address Display Ordinance Stormwater Deed Restriction Language Required stormwater language to be placed on deeds when restrictions are in place. Stormwater Deed Restriction Language Stormwater Design Manual View the Stormwater Design Manual from the North Carolina North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources. Stormwater Design Manual Stormwater Fact Sheet Checklist of stormwater permit and maintenance requirements. Stormwater Fact Sheet Stormwater Management Ordinance View the Buncombe County Stormwater Management Ordinance-Chapter 26 Article VII-on municode.com Stormwater Management Ordinance Stormwater Management Plan Plat Certification Required stormwater language to be placed on recorded subdivision plats. Stormwater Management Plan Plat Certification Stormwater Operation Maintenance Tri-Annual Inspection Report Inspection report for stormwater features. Stormwater Operation Maintenance Tri-Annual Inspection Report Stormwater Performance Surety Bond Schedule Bond information for stormwater performance surety. Stormwater Performance Surety Bond Schedule Stormwater Permit Application Application for a stormwater permit for new construction. Stormwater Permit Application Stormwater Permitting Flowchart Stormwater plan review guide. Stormwater Permitting Flowchart Stormwater Plan Checklist for Designers Stormwater management plan checklist. Stormwater Plan Checklist for Designers Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Download the Buncombe County Land Development & Subdivision Ordinance-Chapter 70 Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance Subdivision and Land Development Changes Summary Overview of recent changes made to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Subdivision & Land Development Changes Summary Subdivision Ordinance Variance Application Application for a variance from the Land Development and Subdivision ordinance. Subdivision Ordinance Variance Application Subdivision Road Name Request Form Application for a new subdivision road name. Subdivision Road Name Request Form Sustainability Plan Download the Sustainability Plan, created in 2012 Sustainability Plan Sustainability Plan 2017 Update Download the 2017 Sustainability Plan Update 2017 Sustainability Plan Update Sustainability Plan 2013 Annual Report Download the 2013 Sustainability Plan Annual Report 2013 Sustainability Plan Annual Report Sustainability Plan 2014 Annual Report Download the 2014 Sustainability Plan Annual Report 2014 Sustainability Plan Annual Report Sustainability Plan 2015 Annual Report Download the 2015 Sustainability Plan Annual Report 2015 Sustainability Plan Annual Report Sustainability Plan 2016 Annual Report Download the 2016 Sustainability Plan Annual Report 2016 Sustainability Plan Annual Report Sustainability Plan 2018 Annual Report Download the 2018 Sustainability Plan Annual Report 2018 Sustainability Plan Annual Report Sustainability Plan 2019 Annual Report Download the 2019 Sustainability Plan Annual Report 2019 Sustainability Plan Annual Report Telecommunications Ordinance View the Telecommunications Ordinance-Chapter 72-on municode.com Telecommunications Ordinance Types of Subdivisions Information Sheet A graphic information sheet illustrating the different types of Subdivisions permitted within Buncombe County. Types of Subdivisions Information Sheet USPS Cluster Mailbox Requirements for Builders & Developers Information Packet USPS Cluster Box Unit Requirements Download the US Post Office Builder and Developer Information Packet for the use and installation of Cluster Box Unit Mailboxes. USPS Cluster Mailbox Requirements for Builders & Developers Information Packet Vacation Rental, RV/Travel Trailer/Park Model/Tiny Home Information Requirements for a Vacation Rental, RV/Travel Trailer/Park Model/Tiny Home, and minimum building code requirements for a habitable structure. Vacation Rental, RV/Travel Trailer/Park Model/Tiny Home Information Variance Application Application for a Variance to go to the Board of Adjustment Variance Application Variance/CUP Application Review Process Summary Download an illustrated summary of the Variance and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application Review Process. Variance/CUP Application Review Process Summary Voluntary Conservation Agreements An Introduction Information for land owners about conservation agreements. Voluntary Conservation Agreements - An Introduction Watershed Protection Ordinance View the Watershed Protection Ordinance-Chapter 78 Article II-on municode.com Watershed Protection Ordinance What is the Subdivision Ordinance? Flyer Learn all about what the Subdivision Ordinance is with this handy graphic flyer that illustrates all the main points. What Is The Subdivision Ordinance? Zoning Ordinance Download the Zoning Ordinance for Buncombe County, North Carolina. Zoning Ordinance Zoning Information How are land use decisions made? Download the Zoning Decisions Outline How are Zoning Decisions Made? Zoning Permit Application Download a Zoning Permit Application. Zoning Permit Application View All Planning & Development Documents & Forms