Costco Resubmits Plans for New Asheville Store, Review Set for October
Costco has resubmitted its application to the City of Asheville for a new store, after previously withdrawing its plans in February. The new application is set to be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council in October.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 14, 2026 —
Costco Wholesale Corporation has once again filed an application with the City of Asheville for the development of a new retail store. This marks the second attempt by the company to bring a location to the city, following an initial withdrawal of its plans in February of this year.
The resubmission indicates that Costco is proceeding with its proposal, which is now slated for review by key city bodies. According to the current timeline, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council are both expected to consider the new application in October. Specific dates for these review meetings have not yet been publicly announced.
Details regarding the specifics of the resubmitted plan, such as the proposed location, store size, and expected construction timeline, were not immediately available. The company had previously withdrawn its application earlier in the year, a move that halted the review process at that time. The reasons for the initial withdrawal were not specified in the past.
The process for reviewing large-scale retail developments in Asheville typically involves multiple stages, including presentations to planning committees, public hearings, and final approval votes by the City Council. The Planning & Zoning Commission’s role often involves reviewing site plans, zoning compliance, and development proposals to ensure they align with the city’s growth strategies and regulations. The City Council then makes the final decisions on major development projects.
The resubmission places the project back into the city’s development pipeline. Future steps will depend on the outcomes of the October reviews. The public will have opportunities to provide input as the application progresses through the established review procedures. Further information regarding the application and its review schedule is anticipated as the October meetings approach.
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