A site plan is required for all new construction or additions to commercial, industrial, condominium, or apartment complexes/developments. Single-tenant developments and unified development plans are approved by City of Gastonia staff. Existing sites require compliance with land development codes and may require site plan approval when additions or site improvements exceed minimum thresholds specified in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Pre-Application Meetings take place every Monday to discuss potential development.
Site Plan Process
- Download Site Plan Checklist
- If public water and/or sewer extensions will be necessary, proceed to the water and sewer quick link.
- Gaston County will review and permit all stormwater detention/treatment. See quick link.
- Submit site plans/documents for review using https://devsvcs.gastonianc.gov/. (see digital submittal guidelines in quick links)
- 1st Review – 21 days
- Resubmittals as necessary
- Approved Materials List
- Approval of site plan – (Avg approval time is 2 months)
- Once site plan is approved, apply for zoning construction permit with the City of Gastonia
- Once Zoning Construction Permit is approved, apply for building permit with Gaston County
- Approval of as-built plans, and receipt of certifications
- Record Easement Plats/Deeds
- Acceptance of public infrastructure
- Issuance of Certificate of Compliance (COC) by the City of Gastonia
- Once COC has been issued by the City of Gastonia, Certificate of Occupancy (CO) can be issued by Gaston County once their requirements are met
Notes: Plans must be submitted 7 days before the Pre-Application Meeting. If you have further questions, contact Engineering at 704-866-6789.
Contact Information
Garland Municipal Business Center
150 S. York Street, Gastonia, NC 28052
(PO Box 1748, Gastonia, NC 28053-1748)
704-866-6943 (office)
704-854-6654 (fax)
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