Board of Adjustment

 
The Board of Adjustment is an appointed, quasi-judicial citizen board that primarily considers appeals, variances, and requests for interpretation of the Unified Development Ordinance. 
 
The Authority of the Board of Adjustment may include the following:

1. hear and decide appeals from any order, decision, determination, or interpretation made by the zoning pursuant to or regarding these regulations;
2. hear and decide petitions for variances from the requirements of these regulations;  
3. make an interpretation of any portion of Unified Development Ordinance;  
4. change the use of, or expand certain nonconformities;  
5. allow temporary uses in zoning districts where such uses are not normally permitted;  
6. allow certain special exceptions;  
7. hear an appeal from a decision of the Historic District Commission;  
8. shall have other powers and duties as may be listed elsewhere in the City of Gastonia Unified Development Ordinance.
 
To apply for a Board of Adjustment appeal or variance, contact Jason Putnam, Zoning Administrator at jason.putnam@gastonianc.gov or 704-866-6741.
 
Rules of Procedure: Click HERE
 
 

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Gastonia, N.C., just minutes west of Charlotte, is one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size and livability. Gastonia is the largest of Gaston County’s 13 municipalities and one of the largest cities in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Selected as an All-America City three times, Gastonia’s desirable quality of life is the result of its beautiful natural surroundings, friendly neighborhoods, responsive government and vibrant business environment.










Contact


✆ 704-866-6714

⟟ 181 S. South Street
Gastonia, NC 28052