Planning Board Meeting | May 18, 2026

The Buncombe County Government Planning Board meeting on May 18, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing proposed ordinance changes and discussing upcoming plans such as the Swananoa Small Area Plan, which is scheduled for public review and further board consideration in the coming months. Key procurement-related topics included budget allocations for hiring a consultant to work on the complex stormwater ordinance and plans to update the manufactured home parks ordinance to improve safety standards and housing resilience. The board also discussed the implications of a downzoning bill under consideration at the state level, which could affect zoning regulations and nonconformities, potentially impacting future county-initiated rezonings. Additionally, the meeting addressed updates to the street naming ordinance to enhance emergency response efficiency, including prohibitions on symbols in street names and considerations for non-English names to ensure clarity for 911 services. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the discussion highlighted ongoing and planned ordinance updates that may lead to future procurement activities.