Unified Development Ordinance Major Development Rules
Gastonia
Summary
Gastonia updated its UDO to require residential projects of 20 or more units and commercial developments requiring a Traffic Impact Analysis to undergo conditional zoning review. This change gives the city more leverage to negotiate design standards and infrastructure improvements.
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Absorbed within existing planning department operations.
City residents and neighborhoods benefit from enhanced design review and predictability in new developments.
Developers may experience longer review timelines due to mandatory conditional zoning processes.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Planning Commission - Aug 6, 2026
City staff announced the kickoff of a comprehensive rewrite of Gastonia's Unified Development Ordinance with consulting firm Kendrick Keese.
Historic District Commission - May 28, 2026
The commission is reviewing proposed changes to align local historic design standards with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and upcoming ADA font requirements.
City Council - May 19, 2026
Gastonia updated its UDO to require residential projects of 20 or more units and commercial developments requiring a Traffic Impact Analysis to undergo conditional zoning review. This change gives the city more leverage to negotiate design standards and infrastructure improvements.
Planning Commission - May 7, 2026
City staff introduced UDO updates that require large residential and commercial projects to go through conditional zoning for stricter oversight, along with updated urban design standards.
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