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At its meeting on April 22, the Buncombe County Planning Board made a motion to defer proposed short-term rental text amendments based on the desire to slow the process down and further evaluate the need for regulations. No formal recommendations will move to the Board of Commissioners at this time. The Planning Board vote comes after a months-long process with multiple work and listening sessions. Find all sessions available at engage.buncombecounty.org.
What to know
The Planning Board moved to defer for 100 days but may extend as needed. “The Planning Board typically holds one meeting per month, and as staff will work to bring back a menu of options, it is likely the next meeting will be held in June,” says Planning Director Nathan Pennington.
Next steps for Comprehensive Plan implementation
After the adoption of the 2043 Comprehensive Plan, staff is working through a series of text amendments to the County’s development ordinances. This will modernize the regulations and make sure the development pattern and vision for the future laid out in the Comprehensive Plan is achieved. Learn more about that process here and stay tuned to buncombecounty.org for information on the next Planning Board meeting.