Drew Ball

Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Commissioners' Meeting

The board meeting included a proclamation recognizing Vulnerable Adults and Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The commissioners approved a rezoning request for a property on Watson Road, changing the designation from R2 residential to EMP employment district. Additionally, the board reviewed proposed amendments to several ordinances governing adult establishments, erosion control, manufactured home parks, and telecommunications towers. The proposal seeks to remove specific fee amounts from the ordinance text to enable updates through the budgetary process. Public comments highlighted concerns regarding the transparency of the fee-setting process and the potential negative impact of these changes on affordable housing accessibility.