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City attorney says state law now bars local waiting period for rezoning refiling
Asheville City Council · December 5, 2025
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Summary
City Attorney Brad Branham told the council a recent change in state law eliminates the prior local requirement that applicants wait a year to refile rezoning requests; applicants may reapply immediately after a denial, and the city is updating its code to reflect that change.
Councilors asked for clarification about an upcoming amendment that adjusts the waiting period for rezoning applications. City Attorney Brad Branham explained the change is a technical update to reflect recent state law.
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