City Clerk

The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) meets once a month on the first Tuesday of the month. For an Alternative Compliance request, please see the Schedule and Application below. 

The next regular meeting of the UFC is scheduled for September 3, 2024. The meeting will start at 1:00 p.m., and will be held in person in the 1st Floor Conference Room at City Hall. 

HOW TO FOLLOW THE LIVE MEETING:

• Watch live stream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel 

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Please visit the Urban Forestry Public Engagement Page to confirm which public input options are available for specific meetings. 

• In person public comments, public comments are scheduled during meeting near the start of the agenda. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes each
• Written public comments, please see meeting specific email on the Engagement Hub, or use the general UFC Public Input email: A2758@PublicInput.com. 
• Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know!

NOTICE: The agenda commenting period will be closed at 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. All public comments will be sent to the committee prior to the meeting but may not be read aloud.

Members

View current members and board composition requirements here

Review and Resource Documents

2022 Asheville Urban Forestry Commission Annual Report

Urban Tree Canopy Study – (October 2019)

Tree Canopy Protection Ordinance (Article 19) Training Videos

Alternative Compliance Schedule for Year 2023

Alternative Compliance Landscape Request Application

Urban Forestry Commission Shared Bylaws/Rules of Procedure

Establishing Ordinance

Contact Information

Keith Aitken 

828-259-5674