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.
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.
New construction and most alterations require a zoning permit from the City of Belmont and then a building permit from Gaston County Building Inspections. Please call the Planning Department at 704.901.2610 to discuss your project.
Like other cities in North Carolina, property and sales tax are Belmont’s primary sources of funds to pay for facilities such as roads, parks, and public services—together they make up 75% of the City’s total revenue stream. While residential growth is very important to a healthy Belmont, to maintain reasonable property taxes and provide high … Continued
You can find a list of current projects on our Current Planning Projects page, or by utilizing our Current Projects Map.
