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 before being reviewed by the Board of Commissioners.
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 |