City of Gastonia's Departments



 
 










 
 










 
 








 

City Attorney

The City Attorney's Office provides legal counsel and representation to the City Council, City Manager, departments of the City government and City-appointed boards and commissions. The City...

City Attorney's Page

City Manager

The City Manager's Department operates under the Council-Manager form of government in which a professionally trained City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and City Council to serve as Chief Administrative...

City Manager's Page

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Division investigates violations and enforces the following city-wide ordinances: Minimum Housing, Public Nuisance / Weeded Lots, Junk, Hazardous and Abandoned Motor...

Code Enforcement's Page

Communications and Marketing

The Communications and Marketing Department works to tell the wonderful stories about our great city and provide information to those who want to learn more about our...

Communications and Marketing's Page

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department  works to shape a city that is a great place to live, work, learn, and play where everyone can thrive without limitations...

DEI's Page

Economic Development

The Economic  Development Department focuses on fostering and promoting the growth of the local economy. This department collaborates with...

Economic Development's Page

Electric

The Electric Division maintains and operates a safe and reliable system in an economic and environmentally friendly manner for its customer-owners, which includes residential...

Electric's Page

Engineering Design /CADD Survey

The Engineering Design and Survey Division provides a wide range of services including traffic engineering, survey, design, and project management of...

Engineering Design/CADD's Page

Engineering Land Development /Construction Inspections

The Engineering Land Development and Construction  Inspections Division  administer the Subdivision...

Land Development/Construction's Page

Financial Services

The Financial Services  Department guides and supports the City with financial accountability and reporting. The Department partners with all City departments to understand...

Financial Services' Page

Fire

The Gastonia Fire Department is a highly trained municipality fire department that is proud to serve the citizens of Gastonia, North Carolina. "The mission of the Gastonia Fire Department is....

Fire's Page

Fleet Services

The Fleet Services Division maintains the City's rolling stock fleet of approximately 965 pieces of vehicles and equipment. The staff consists of the Division Manager, Assistant Divisions Manager...

Fleet Services' Page

Housing and Community Engagement

The Housing and Community Engagement Department provides resources to engage and educate citizens in building a more beautiful and...

Housing and Community Engagement's Page

Human Resources

At the City of Gastonia, we believe that a career is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to make a difference. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide essential services and improve the quality of...

Human Resource's Page

Parks & Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of active and passive recreation opportunities for all ages, and preserves valuable open space for the enjoyment...

Parks & Recreation's Page

Planning

The Planning Department is responsible for both the current and long-range planning functions of the City of Gastonia. In addition to providing assistance with land use...

Planning's Page

Police

The Gastonia Police Department is a highly-trained, professional law enforcement organization, and the second-largest urban police department in the metropolitan area serving more than 77,000 ...

Police's Page

Schiele Museum

The Schiele Museum of Natural History is committed to inspiring curiosity and understanding of science and the natural world through exceptional programs, exhibits and research...

Schiele Museum's Page

Solid Waste

The Solid Waste Division is devoted to planning, developing, and operating a sustainable system of solid waste disposal which reduces the impact on our natural resources and promotes an...

Solid Waste's Page

Stormwater

The Stormwater Division maintains more than 165 miles of pipe and 18,000 stormwater structures for gathering, draining, and transporting runoff. The City's stormwater utility offers two...

Stormwater's Page

Streets & Traffic

The Street & Traffic Division controls over 350 miles of City street and 100 miles of state-maintained streets within the City limits. The City's street maintenance crews are responsible for... 

Streets & Traffic's Page

Technology Services

The Technology Services Department has a primary goal of guiding and managing the use of existing and emerging technology throughout the City to serve the citizens of Gastonia in an...

Technology Service's Page

Transportation Planning

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) is a multi-jurisdictional entity made up of 34 local governments, NCDOT, USDOT, and other providers of...

Transportation Planning's Site

Water/Sewer

The Water / Sewer Division of Gastonia is a portion of our City government which has been a regional provider of wholesale water and wastewater services to surrounding municipalities for more...

Water/Sewer's Page
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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