Asheville Zoning

RM-8 Zone in Asheville, NC

RM-8 zoning district rules in Asheville, NC. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Residential DistrictResidential Mixed Density

The RM-8 zone in Asheville, NC is a residential district (Residential Mixed Density). Permits a range of residential density from single-family through multi-family, often applied in transition areas between low-density and higher-density zones.

Common Permitted Uses

  • Single-family homes
  • Duplexes
  • Small apartment buildings

Permits a range of residential density from single-family through multi-family, often applied in transition areas between low-density and higher-density zones.

Parking Requirements

Single-family: 2 spaces per single-family dwelling unit in most RS zones. Asheville UDO. Multi-family: 1-1.5 spaces per unit in RM zones. Reduced requirements near Asheville Transit fixed routes.

Source: Asheville Unified Development Ordinance; NC Session Law 2023-87 (HB 488). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026
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