Development review involves many different disciplines of the City including, but not limited to, Planning & Urban Design, Development Services Department, Transportation, Fire, and Public Works. The development review process and type of plans required with an application submittal vary and depend upon the type of project that is proposed.
Projects of a smaller size and scale are generally reviewed and approved by City staff. Larger projects and projects requiring zoning map amendments undergo a more rigorous process that begins with a review by the Asheville Technical Review Committee (TRC) and in most cases, also includes review during a public hearing by the Asheville Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) and/or the Asheville City Council (CC). Project sites located in certain districts (e.g. Downtown, River, Historic Districts, etc.) may also be subject to review by other public bodies. Applicants should also refer to the City’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) or contact the Planning & Urban Design and Development Services Department for additional and more specific information.