Rules for ZIP Code 28804
Asheville, NC Β· Buncombe County
113 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 28804 is governed by the city of Asheville, NC, home to about 55% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Asheville's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 28804 also covers:
- town of Woodfin~29% of residents Β· not covered yet
- unincorporated Buncombe County~13% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 28804 based on Asheville ordinances.
Code Violation Reporting
3 rules- Response TimesSome
- Common ViolationsSome
- How to ReportSome
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
2 rulesBuilding Safety
5 rulesFence Regulations
3 rules- Retaining WallsSome
- Height LimitsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Zoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rules- Downtown Design GuideSignificant
- Density Bonus LawSome
Landscaping Rules
4 rulesEnvironmental Rules
4 rules- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
Sign Regulations
4 rules- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsSome
- Freeway-Facing SignsHeavy
- Digital BillboardsHeavy
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksSome
Business Licensing & Operations
4 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Towing CompaniesSignificant
- Secondhand DealersSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Public Health Rules
2 rules- Rodent ControlSome
- Syringe DisposalSome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Pet LimitsSignificant
- MicrochippingSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterHeavy
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Parking Rules
4 rules- Loading ZonesSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant
Home Business
4 rulesNoise Ordinances
6 rules- Decibel LimitsSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Aircraft NoiseFew
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Barking DogsSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
6 rulesPublic Conduct
7 rules- Public UrinationHeavy
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsHeavy
- JaywalkingSome
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSome
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Accessory Structures
2 rules- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- ADU RulesSome
Tree Protection
3 rules- Heritage & Protected TreesSome
- Parkway PlantingSignificant
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleRental Property Rules
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Vending ZonesSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Filming & Production
1 rule- Production NoiseLight
Hurricane Preparedness
1 rule- Flood ElevationSignificant
Solar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rulesCurfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome