Submittal Requirement (will be needed before starting application online)
* You will be prompted to upload required documents. *
- Site Plan showing distances, taking into consideration proposed addition, mark setbacks and distances to property line from proposed improvement. Contact Zoning at planning@cityofgastonia.com for setback requirement, if not known, and to inquire about Site Plan Requirements for Commercial project
- Residential Plans – sketch or by a design professional providing same information as mentioned at bullet point above (architect or engineer)
- Commercial Plans - must include Appendix B
When applying for a Zoning Permit on portal:
- Select ‘Zoning-Construction/Development’ from drop down for Application Type.
- Description of Work Step 1 – For Commercial jobs, also add name of Business where the addition is being done.
- Estimated Construction Cost Step 1 – Will need to add
- Permit Types Step 2 – Please select all work that will be done for this addition
- Work Items Step 3 – Check off all that apply for the job you are applying for.
- If there are any other work items that will be done as part of this project, such as a Driveway, please select. Click on blue Question Mark to describe items.
- Upload Documents Step 7 – Upload all documents pertinent to this project.


