Materials Required To Complete a Design Review Application

Below are items needed to be uploaded to your CityView portal along with this Design Review Application.

Letter from owner/agent. Applications must be signed by the owner of the subject property or his agent and must be accompanied by sketches, drawings, photographs, specifications, descriptions, etc. of the proposed project sufficient to inform the DRC of the nature and extent of the proposal.
Dimensioned site plan(s) in sufficient detail to establish the location and dimensions of proposed and existing structures, pedestrian pathways or seating areas, loading or parking areas (if proposed), landscaping, dumpster and screening details, bicycle racks, fences/walls, easements, etc,
Drawings or other depictions in sufficient detail to illustrate the placement and dimensions of design elements such as roofline, door and window treatments, awnings and other overhead weather protection measures, balconies/decks, exterior lighting, colors, building materials and other architectural elements, etc.
Other graphics or materials as needed in order to adequately evaluate the proposal.
Completed & Signed Supplemental Form
Completed & submitted CityView portal online application at https://devsvcs.gastonianc.gov/

Supplemental Form for Design Review

This is the supplemental form - NOT the application.

The supplemental form is required to be completed and uploaded to the online application through CityView.

Visit https://www.gastonianc.gov/design-districts2.html for the steps on how to apply for a Design Review Committee Application.

Design Review for the Central Business Zoning District (CBD) and Urban Mixed Use (UMU) Zoning District are handled by the Design Review Committee (DRC). This board meets as needed, so please allow for 1 month for your application to be reviewed.

The purpose of these district design standards is to ensure that development and rehabilitation taking place is executed with appropriate urban design, site planning and architectural principles and techniques. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) sets forth design review as a measure to promote a stable, attractive, economically viable, pedestrian-scaled environment in the downtown area of Gastonia.

Applications will be evaluated by the DRC on the basis of the materials provided by the applicant, the CBD District Design Standards, UMU District Design Standards, Long Range Plans and any other pertinent sections of the City UDO.

Applications must include a signed letter by the owner of the subject property or his agent approving the application request, and must be accompanied by sketches, drawings, photographs, specifications, descriptions, etc. of the proposed project sufficient to inform the DRC of the nature and extent of the proposal.

Copies of City documents such as the CBD Design Standards, UMU Design District Standards, UDO and Long-Range Plans are available on-line at https://www.cityofgastonia.com/doing-business/planning.html.

Choose The District That Applies:

CBD

UMU

Click HERE for ordinance requirements on Section 7.11 - Central Business District (CBD) Design Standards

Click HERE for ordinance requirements on Section 12.10 - Central Business District (CBD) Sign Specifications

Click HERE for ordinance requirements on Section 7.12 - Urban Mixed Use (UMU) Design Standards

Click HERE for ordinance requirements on Section 12.4 - Urban Mixed Use (UMU) Sign Specifications

Property and Applicant Information

Property Location (Street Address):

Address or Location

Are You The Property Owner?

Yes

If you are not the owner/agent, a letter from owner/agent is required.

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Applicant's Phone Number (Best # to contact):

Applicant's Email:

Nature of Proposed Work

Check all that apply:

Site Work

Facade Changes

New Construction

Demolition

Signs

Other

Provide A Brief Description For Site Work:

Provide A Brief Description For Facade Changes:

Provide A Brief Description For New Construction:

Provide A Brief Description For Demolition:

Provide A Brief Description For Signs:

Provide A Brief Description For Other:

Please provide a brief description of the general scope and design characteristics of the proposal under this application.

Your permit request is not complete until all necessary/required documents are uploaded into your permit request through your CityView portal or through this application.

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Building permits and/or site plan submittals may be required. A copy of this form must be submitted with your building permit or site plan application.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Planning Department at 704-854-6652 or planning@cityofgastonia.com, should you have questions or require clarification.

Signature of Applicant

First Name

Last Name

Choose how to sign

Draw Type

I agree to electronically sign and to create a legally binding contract between the other party and myself, or the entity I am authorized to represent.