Construction Permit Process Change
City of Gastonia Permitting Portal and Gaston County Citizen Self Service links are available through the PDF.
We are pleased to announce that our new permitting system, CityView, is now live as of July 8, 2020. CityView Portal gives residents and contractors 24/7 convenience when applying for permits, making payments, viewing the review status of applications, and scheduling inspections. It has many functionalities with the customer in mind.
For permits issued on or after July 8, 2020, click on the image below
“This site does support multiple browsers, but it works best on Google Chrome.”
Steps Applying for a Zoning Change of Use (previously known as a 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.gastonianc.gov/
3. Apply on the City of Gastonia CityView portal for a Zoning Certificate of Compliance permit. YOU will need to attach (upload) your supplemental form in this step.
* Tips when applying for a Zoning Change of Use permit. *
a) Select Apply for a Permit under the heading Zoning and Other
b) Choose the Application Type: Change of Use
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.gastonianc.gov/) and pay the fee.
SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS:
| Topic | Supplementals: |
| Design Review Committee (DRC) | Design Review Application |
| Change of Use | Form |
| Child Care Center, Located in a Residence (CLIR) | Form |
| Child Care Center | Form |
| Family Child Care Center | Form |
| Family Care Home (Residential Group home) | Form |
| Group Home | Form |
| Home Occupation | Form |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (formerly PRQ) | Form |
| Site Plan Sketch (Single & Duplex) | Site Plan Sketch |
| Temporary Sign Regulations | Form |
| Transitional Housing | Form |
| Zoning Verification Letter - Read first | Form (Required submittal form for application) |
| 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 log in or create an account. | |
