The Historic Resources Commission (HRC) was created in 1979 through a local ordinance adopted by both the City of Asheville and Buncombe County pursuant to North Carolina General Statute. The joint city/county commission consists of twelve members, with six appointments from each jurisdiction. A majority of the members of the commission shall have demonstrated special interest, experience, or education in history, architecture, archaeology, or related fields. All members have equal voting rights and serve three year terms. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Officers of the commission are elected amongst themselves.
View current members and board composition requirements here
The HRC reviews development projects and proposed subdivisions within local historic districts and local landmarks to ensure that the proposed work is consistent with the applicable design standards. Once a project has been approved, a Certificate of Appropriateness (CA) is issued to the property owner or applicant, which should be posted on site with any other required permits. Please note that a CA is for design review approval only, and does not include approval for building, zoning or other permit types that may be required. If you are considering a project and are unsure of what permit types you will need to obtain, you should contact the Development Services Department: 828-259-5846.
Chair: Sioux Oliva
Enabling City/County Ordinances & NC General Statute
Rules of Procedure
2024 Annual Report
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Regular meetings of the HRC are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the North Conference Room on the first floor of the Asheville City Building located at 70 Court Plaza, Asheville. The next regular meeting of the HRC is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
The HRC reviews applications for Major Work Certificates of Appropriateness at their regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Please click here for information on applying for a Major Work.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings are available to livestream online via the City’s YouTube channel or online engagement hub.
View current members and board composition requirements here
Agendas and Documents
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March 12, 2025 Agenda
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March 12, 2025 Documents |
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March 12, 2025 Video |
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February 12, 2025 Agenda
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February 12, 2025 Documents |
February 12, 2025 Minutes |
February 12, 2025 Video |
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January 8, 2025 Agenda
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January 8, 2025 Documents |
January 8, 2025 Minutes |
January 8, 2025 Video |
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December 11, 2024 Agenda (Canceled)
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December 11, 2024 Documents (Canceled) |
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November 13, 2024 Agenda
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November 13, 2024 Documents |
November 13, 2024 Minutes |
November 13, 2024 Video |
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October 9, 2024 Agenda (Canceled)
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October 9, 2024 Documents (Canceled)
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September 26, 2024 Agenda (Canceled)
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September 26, 2024 Documents (Canceled)
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September 11, 2024 Agenda
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September 11, 2024 Documents |
September 11, 2024 Minutes |
September 11, 2024 Video |
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August 14, 2024 Agenda (Canceled)
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August 14, 2024 Documents (Canceled)
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| July 10, 2024 Agenda |
July 10, 2024 Documents |
July 10, 2024 Minutes |
July 10, 2024 Video |
| June 12, 2024 Agenda |
June 12, 2024 Documents |
June 12, 2024 Minutes |
June 12, 2024 Video |
| May 8, 2024 Agenda |
May 8, 2024 Documents |
May 8, 2024 Minutes |
May 8, 2024 Video |
| April 10, 2024 Agenda |
April 10, 2024 Documents |
April 10, 2024 Minutes |
April 10, 2024 Video |
| March 13, 2024 Agenda |
March 13, 2024 Documents |
March 13, 2024 Minutes |
March 13, 2024 Video |
| February 14, 2024 Agenda |
February 14, 2024 Documents |
February 14, 2024 Minutes |
February 14, 2024 Video |
| January 10, 2024 Agenda |
January 10, 2024 Documents |
January 10, 2024 Minutes |
January 10, 2024 Video |
| December 13, 2023 Agenda |
December 13, 2023 Documents |
December 13, 2023 Minutes |
December 13, 2023 Video |
| November 8, 2023 Agenda |
November 8, 2023 Documents |
November 8, 2023 Minutes |
November 8, 2023 Video |
| October 16, 2023 Agenda |
October 16, 2023 Documents |
October 16, 2023 Minutes |
October 16, 2023 Video |
| September, 13,2023 Agenda |
September 13, 2023 Documents |
September 13, 2023 Minutes |
September 13, 2023 Video |
| August 9, 2023 Agenda |
August 9, 2023 Documents |
August 9, 2023 Minutes |
August 9, 2023 Video |
| July 12, 2023 Agenda |
July 12, 2023 Documents |
July 12, 2023 Minutes |
July 12, 2023 Video |
| June 14, 2023 Agenda |
June 14, 2023 Documents |
June 14, 2023 Minutes |
June 14, 2023 Video |
| May 10, 2023 Agenda |
May 10, 2023 Documents |
May 10, 2023 Minutes |
May 10, 2023 Video |
| April 12, 2023 Agenda |
April 12, 2023 Documents |
April 12, 2023 Minutes |
April 12, 2023 Video |
| March 8, 2023 Agenda |
March 8, 2023 Documents |
March 8, 2023 Minutes |
March 8, 2023 Video |
| February 8, 2023 Agenda |
February 8 2023 Documents |
February 8, 2023 Minutes |
February 8, 2023 Video |
Contact Information
For information about the current agenda for the Historic Resources Commission please contact Alex Cole at 828-259-5638.
