A variance is a permit to allow deviation from the City’s Land Development Code due to a physical constraint found on your property. This process requires your request to go before a citizen’s board, the Board of Adjustment, to hear and reach a decision on your request. For more information call the Planning Department at … Continued
A re-zone is the process of changing the existing zoning classification to a new classification. Each zoning classification has set permitted land uses and regulations for development that must be followed.
Land use and development regulations can be found within the Land Development Code. You can view the Land Development Code here.
You can review the city’s zoning map here if you are familiar with the location. If you are unfamiliar with a parcels location we recommend obtaining the information at Gaston County’s Interactive GIS Map here. This online map allows the user search for an individual parcel and obtain a wide range of information including the … Continued
Effective March 2019, the City of Belmont requires sealed foundation surveys prior to Gaston County framing inspections for new construction homes in order to ensure compliance with our setback requirements and minimize the costs for corrections if needed.
Our online customer portal allows residents to complete a permit search based on property address, parcel ID#, or contractor name. If you suspect work that requires a permit is being completed without a proper permit in place, please contact our Code Enforcement Officer, Lindsay Yager via email lyager@cityofbelmont.org, or 704-829-4024 .
The City of Belmont adopts a fee schedule every fiscal year that runs from July 1 through June 30 and outlines our current permit costs. If you have any questions, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 704-901-2610. To view the most recent fee schedule visit, www.cityofbelmont.org/feeschedule.
Effective July 1, 2019: All floodplain reviews will be completed by Gaston County Planning and Development Services. For more information about Developing in the Special Flood Hazard Area, please contact Jena Goodmanvia email at jena.goodman@gastongov.comor by phone at 704-866-3907.
Regulations vary from not requiring a permit as long as you follow the code, to having to meet the code and obtain a permit. Contact the Planning & Zoning Department to discuss your project at 704-901-2610.
Belmont zoning permits can be obtained electronically through our online customer portal. If you need to visit our office we are located at 1401 E. Catawba Street.
