Rules and Regulations for the Historic District

While our Association is not the regulatory agent, (the Historic District Commission and city of Gastonia are responsible for permitting and setting regulations) we will use this page to help interested citizens be aware of regulations affecting the neighborhood.

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The Historic District Commission

The HDC is a 10-member board of citizens appointed by the Mayor and City Council. The commission reviews applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, and advises property owners concerning the treatment of the historical and visual characteristics of properties within the District. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 181 South Street, Gastonia. The public is invited to attend these meetings. 

Annual Review of Design Guidelines

Each year, property owners are mailed notices of when the Historic District Commission is seeking comments and feedback regarding the Historic District’s Design Guidelines from property owners within the York-Chester and Brookwood Historic Districts. This request for public comment is part of an annual process to solicit input from property owners regarding the recommended treatment for structures and landscape features within Gastonia’s historic overlay districts. The schedule generally follows as detailed below in this general timeframe. Specific dates can be obtained from the planning department - (704) 854-6652.

Mid-Winter

Public Workshop - usually held in City Council Chambers of City Hall, 181 South Street, Gastonia. During this workshop the Historic District Commission will receive comments and/or general community concerns from historic district property owners.

30-Day Public Review/Comment Period. This comment period will allow property owners an opportunity to provide additional comments via web survey or in writing.

Early Spring

Historic District Commission Work Session - usually held in City Manager Conference Room, City Hall, 181 South Street. During the work session, the commission will review its agenda of issues, the consolidated list of public comments, and discuss necessary design guidelines, updates and/or revisions. 14-Day Public Review/Comment Period- Updated Guidelines. Revised guidelines will be available on the web for public comment

Early Summer

Adopt Revised Design Guidelines - usually held in City Council Chambers of City Hall, 181 South Street, Gastonia. The commission will receive and discuss final comments and adopt revised guidelines.