Welcome to Zoning. Select a title to learn more about about it or click on the appropriate application/Permit.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Construction Permit Process Change
Click HEREto view the Construction Permit Process Change in PDF or read below.
City of Gastonia Permitting Portal and Gaston County Citizen Self Service links are available through the PDF.
We are happy to announce that we are live with a new permitting system, CityView, as of July 8th, 2020. CityView Portal gives residents and contractors 24/7 convenience when applying for permits, making payments, viewing review status of applications and scheduling inspections. It has many functionalities with the customer in mind.
To access portal, click the CityView logo or click HERE.
For permits issued on or after July 8, 2020 click on the image below
“This site does support multiples browsers but it works best on Google Chrome”
Steps Applying for a Zoning Certificate of Compliance Permit
1. Complete the appropriate online supplemental form (supplemental forms are listed below after these instructions). After you submit your form, you will receive a copy as a PDF by email. The supplemental form is a requirement to complete; however, it is NOT the permit application.
2. Register on the City of Gastonia CityView Portal at https://devsvcs.cityofgastonia.com/. For step-by-step instructions, click HERE.
3. Apply on the City of Gastonia CityView portal for a Zoning Certficate of Compliance permit. YOU will need to attach (upload) your supplemental form in this step.
* Tips when applying for a Zoning Certificate of Compliance permit. *
a) Select Apply for a Building Permit under the heading Building Department.
b) Choose the Application Type: Zoning Certificate of Compliance
c) Complete all remaining questions and steps. In step 7: Upload Files – Upload your appropriate supplemental form.
4. After staff reviews your application, you will receive an email instructing you to pay. You will not be able to pay the fees until after staff review. Once you receive your email, go to My Shopping Cart at the top of the CityView portal home page (https://devsvcs.cityofgastonia.com/) and pay the fee. Zoning Certificate of Compliance permit fees.
SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS:
| Topic | Supplementals: |
| Design Review Committee (DRC) | Design Review Application |
| Child Care Center, Located in a Residence (CLIR) | Submittal Form |
| Child Care Center | Submittal Form |
| Family Child Care Center | Submittal Form |
| Family Care Home (Residential Group home) | Submittal Form |
| Group Home | Submittal Form |
| Home Occupation | Submittal Form |
| Site Plan Sketch (Single & Duplex) | Site Plan Sketch |
| Temporary Sign Regulations | Submittal Form |
| Transitional Housing | Submittal Form |
| Zoning Use Application | Submittal Form |
| Zoning Verification Letter - Read first | Application (requires a submittal form) |
| Other | |
| Consolidated Fee Schedule | |
| Code of Ordinance Section 20 - TREES | |
| Gastonia Acceptable Tree Species List | |
| Technical Review Committee (TRC) | |
| Zoning Violation Complaints: Register on the CityView portal. Click on the CityView logo above to be redirected to the CityView portal. On the portal, click on Submit a New Complaint and follow the instructions. You will need to login or create an account. | |
For more information, see the Quick Links section to the right.
Contact Information:
Garland Municipal Business Center
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
