Dirt Moving in the 321
Last updated October 30, 2026 · Updated with each Wednesday issue.
Who is building what across Catawba, Lincoln, and Gaston counties — rezonings, big votes, and projects worth watching.
The big ones
2027 revaluation: adoption failed, revote Oct. 30
The Oct. 27 motion to adopt the 2027 Schedule of Values failed on a 3–3 tie. The board called a special meeting to revote Friday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Gaston County Courthouse. The county says roughly $1 million in public-service revenue is at stake if the schedule isn’t adopted by Jan. 1, 2027.
UDO rewrite adopted
The Board of Commissioners adopted the UDO rewrite on Oct. 19 and directed a short-term rental study. A public hearing on the C-PACE program was set for Nov. 2.
On the agenda
Three Terrell-area rezonings head to Nov. 16
The Planning Board heard RZ2026-06 (Petram / Pure Fitness, 9173 Sherrills Ford Rd), RZ2026-07 (Sigmon mini-storage, 5851 St Peters Church Rd, Conover area), and RZ2026-08 (Farm South, 7921 E NC 150) on Oct. 26. Board of Commissioners hearing: Nov. 16.
2027 revaluation schedule adopted
The Board of Commissioners adopted the 2027 revaluation Schedule of Values on Oct. 19 and accepted a $900K COPS grant.
Decided
108-unit multifamily denied at 1735 Union Road
The Planning Commission denied the project on Sept. 3 over floodplain and traffic concerns. The council adopted a UDO tobacco/vape retail amendment on Oct. 20.
Kempe Michael Way phase 2 moves ahead
Council awarded phase 2 to Blythe Development on Oct. 13 and passed an infill sidewalk/landscaping rule (TA-26-9).
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