Get engaged with meetings, agendas, livestreams, recordings, and add your voice to the discussion! Purpose The Buncombe County Land Conservation Advisory Board was created by the County Commissioners in 2004 to promote the use of voluntary land conservation easements to preserve the beauty and ecology of Buncombe County. Buncombe County Land Conservation Advisory Board works with the community to identify priority lands for conservation in Buncombe County. Lands are considered high priority if they are included in one or more of seven classifications: large parcels (100+ acres); ridge tops or highlands; waterways, wetlands, watersheds; adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway; historic and working farmlands; adjacent to protected areas; and ecologically sensitive areas. Board Position Details Table: Boards & Commissions Positions11 Term Length3 Number of Terms2
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What's A Conservation Easement? Conservation easements are voluntary deed restrictions placed on an owner's property that prohibit or limit future development on the property. These restrictions are perpetual and may be enforced in court. Since the easements are voluntary, there is considerable flexibility afforded an owner in tailoring the easement to the owner's needs. Conservation easements do not require a landowner to allow public access to their property.
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Hillside Development Application and Checklist Hillside Checklist and Guidelines Erosion and Sedimentation Hillside Checklist. Hillside Checklist and Guidelines 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 Conservation Advisory Board By-Laws Land Conservation Advisory Board By-Laws. Land Conservation Advisory Board By-Laws 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 Land Use Plan 1998 1998 Land Use Plan 1998 Land Use Plan Land Use Plan 1998 Maps Maps of the 1998 Land Use Plan 1998 Land Use Plan Maps Land Use Plan 2006 Update 2006 Land Use Plan Update 2006 Land Use Plan Update Land Use Plan 2006 Maps Update Maps for the 2006 Land Use Plan Update 2006 Land Use Plan Update Land Use Plan, Beaverdam Township 2009 Update 2009 Land Use Plan Update to the Beaverdam Township 2009 Land Use Plan Update, Beaverdam Township Land Use Plan 2013 Update 2013 Land Use Plan Update 2013 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 Home Park Agent Authorization Download the Manufactured Home Park Agent Authorization Manufactured Home Park Agent Authorization 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 Open Channel Flow Permissible Velocities Spreadsheet Permissible Velocities Spreadsheet Open Channel Flow Open Channel Flow Tractive Force Riprap Mild Spreadsheet Tractive Force Riprap Mild Open Channel Flow Open Channel Flow Tractive Force Riprap Steep Spreadsheet Tractive Force Riprap Steep Open Channel Flow Open Channel Flow Tractive Force Temporary Synthetic Liner Spreadsheet Tractive Force Synthetic Liner Open Channel Flow 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 Preliminary Plan - Major & Minor Subdivisions Application & Checklist Preliminary Application for Major & Minor subdivisions. Please use the Minor section of the application for subdivsions between 4 to 10 lots and the Major secion for a subdivion of 11 lots or more. Major & 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 Proprietary SCMs Memo Guidance on requirements for submittals using commonly used proprietary SCMs. Proprietary SCMs Memo 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 Riparian Buffer Restoration Guidelines Guidelines for Riparian Buffer Restoration. Riparian Buffer Restoration Guidelines Riprap Outlet Protection Spreadsheet Design of Riprap Outlet Protection Spreadsheet Open Channel Flow Road Name Petition All owners shall sign and submit a Road Name Petition to Buncombe County when required to name a common driveway, easement, or right of way to meet current 911 standards. Road Name Petition Sediment Basin Spreadsheet Sediment Control Measure Determination Sediment Basin Spreadsheet Sediment and Erosion Control Plan for Small Residential Lots/Common Plan of Development Sediment and Erosion Control Plan for Small Residential Lots/Common Plan of Development. Sediment and Erosion Control Plan for Small Residential Lots/Common Plan of Development 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 Self Inspection Form for Single Family Lots The Self Inspection form describes the requirements for conducting self inspections of erosion and sedimentation control plans for single family lots. Self Inspection Form for Single Family Lots Site Plan Permit Checklist Summary of the requirements for development in the Steep Slope or Protected Ridge Overlay districts Site Plan Permit Checklist Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Agent or Landowner Authorization Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Agent or Landowner Authorization. Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Agent or Landowner Authorization 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 Standard Details Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standard Details Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Special Use Permit Non-PUD Application Application to apply to use a parcel of land for a type of use requiring a SUP application per the Zoning Ordinance standards. Special Use Permit Application Special Use Permit Level 2 Application Commercial PUD Application Download an Application for Additional Special Use Standards: Level II (Commercial) Planned Unit Development. Commercial Planned Unit Development Application Special Use Permit Level 1 Residential PUD Application Download an Application for Additional Special Use Standards: Level I (Residential) Planned Unit Development. Residential Planned Unit Development Application 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 Steep Slope & Protected Ridge Permit Application Application for Steep Slope & Protected Ridge Permit Steep Slope and Protected Ridge Permit Application 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 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 Operations and Maintenance Agreement Standard template for stormwater permit operations and maintenance agreement. Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Agreement Stormwater Operation Maintenance Tri-Annual Inspection Report Inspection report for stormwater features. 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Stormwater Plat Review Checklist 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 Plat Submittal Form Download the Subdivision Plat Submittal Form. Subdivision Plat Submittal Form Subdivision Review Process Flowchart Subdivision Review Process Flowchart. Subdivision Review Process Flowchart Subdivision Road Name Request Form For the use of developers or owners who are creating a Subdivision of land where a common driveway easement or right of way will be servicing more than 2 lots. 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/SUP Application Review Process Summary Download an illustrated summary of the Variance and Special Use Permit (SUP) Application Review Process. Variance/SUP Application Review Process Summary Who has Legal Standing A Guide View Who has Legal Standing - A Guide Who has Legal Standing - A Guide Voluntary Conservation Agreements An Introduction Information for land owners about conservation agreements. Voluntary Conservation Agreements - An Introduction Watershed Permit Application View the Watershed Permit Application Watershed Permit Application Watershed Protection Ordinance View the Watershed Protection Ordinance-Chapter 78 Article II-on municode.com Watershed Protection Ordinance Water Trout Buffer Variance Handout Water Trout Buffer Variance Handout. Water Trout Buffer Variance Handout 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 View the Zoning Ordinance for Buncombe County, North Carolina. Zoning Ordinance Zoning Information How are land use decisions made? 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