April 14, 2026Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil changes City law (Chapter 4 of the City Code).
Council voted to change City law (Chapter 4 of the City Code) to insert a new Article VIII, "Abandoned Structures," to provide for the repair, closing, or demolition of abandoned structures deemed health or safety hazards.
- Passed. Voted no: S. Antanette Mosley.
- What the City says it's for: “This ordinance will provide enforcement staff an additional tool to initiate and pursue cases within our current compliance path.”
Official title: Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances to insert a new Article VIII, "Abandoned Structures," to provide for the repair, closing, or demolition of abandoned structures deemed health or safety hazards
Carried 6–1
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried on a 6-1 vote, with Vice-Mayor Mosley voting “no.”
Read the motion as recorded
“Councilwoman Hess moved to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances to insert a new Article VIII, "Abandoned Structures," to provide for the repair, closing, or demolition of abandoned structures deemed health or safety hazards.”
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