City Council Meeting – June 23, 2026

The City Council of Asheville held a meeting on June 23, 2026, where several key procurement and development topics were discussed. The council approved a rezoning request for a property at 99999 Beaver View Road from medium to high-density residential multi-family zoning to support increased housing diversity. A significant agenda item was the authorization for the city manager to enter into a development and sales agreement with 29 Oak Hill LLC for the sale of city-owned property to develop 42 affordable townhomes. The council allocated $1.6 million from the 2024 affordable housing bond funds for construction loans and down payment assistance, with deed restrictions ensuring 20 years of affordability. The project aims to address affordable homeownership for households earning between 80% and 110% of the area median income. Additionally, the council discussed and held a public hearing on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center developments within the city to allow time for comprehensive study and regulation development, citing concerns about utility impacts, noise, and environmental effects. Public comments reflected both support and concerns regarding the moratorium and affordable housing developments, particularly traffic and neighborhood impacts. The council passed motions related to these items, including the rezoning and budget amendments for housing development.