Board members are private residents and do not receive compensation for their service. The Planning Board makes recommendations on land use ordinances to the Commissioners, including, but not limited to, the Buncombe County Land Development and Subdivision Ordinance and the Buncombe County Zoning Ordinance.
Applications for rezoning requests and text changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance are heard before the Planning Board.
The Board makes recommendations to the Commissioners for re-zonings and ordinance text changes.
Table: Boards & Commissions
Description | Make studies of the area within its jurisdiction; develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative procedures and advise the commissioners. |
Positions | 9 |
Term Length | 3 years |
Number of Terms | 2 |