Historic Resources Commission Last updated or reviewed on October 10, 2024 ***Hurricane Helene Historic Resources Recovery Page*** Please visit our Development Services Department webpage for information on Hurricane Helene-related permitting. 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 the NC General Statutes. The joint city/county commission consists of 12 members, with 6 appointments from each jurisdiction. Per NC General Statute, 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 3-year terms. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Officers of the commission are elected among themselves. The (HRC) reviews projects within local historic districts and local landmarks to ensure that the proposed work is consistent with the applicable design review guidelines. 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 Permit Application Center at PAC@ashevillenc.gov or 828-259-5846.
