Community Development
Community Development Department
Community Development Staff
Scott Keller
Assistant City Administrator for Public Services
City Engineer
Phone: (864) 206-3322
Email: skeller@cityofgaffney-sc.gov
Scott Bollhoefer
GIS Analyst
Addressing Coordinator
Cemetery Administrator
Phone: (864) 206-3305
Email: sbollhoefer@cityofgaffney-sc.gov
Heath Gregory
Building Inspector
Code Enforcement Officer
Phone: (864) 206-3325
Email: hgregory@cityofgaffney-sc.gov
Sandra Mintz
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (864) 206-3317
Email: smintz@cityofgaffney-sc.gov
Tom Moss
Code Enforcement Officer – Part Time
Phone: (864) 206-3345
Email: tmoss@cityofgaffney-sc.gov
Donald Elder
Building Official
Zoning Administrator
Phone: (864) 206-3301
Email: delder@cityofgaffney-sc.gov
Building and Land Disturbance Related Forms
Zoning Related Forms
Policies, Guidelines & Requirements
Below you will find a list of important Community Development documents. Click the name of the document to view and download the PDF file:
Comprehensive Plan 2015 – 2025
Guidelines for Plan Review and Permits
Land Development Regulations 2013-6
Residential Guidelines for Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Stormwater Management Policy-11-17-09
Rules and Regulations for City of Gaffney Cemeteries
Fees
See the fee schedule tables below or click the “Fee Schedule Summary Download” link to download a copy of the Community Development Fee Schedule:
| BUILDING PERMIT / LAND DISTURBANCE FEES | |
| Total Valuation | Fee |
| Issuing Permit | $25.00 (for permits under $1,000 but requiring inspection) |
| $1,000 to $49,999 | $25.00 for the first 1,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | $275.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| $100,000 to $499,999 | $475.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| $500,000 and up | $1,675.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES | |
| Total Valuation | Fee |
| Issuing Permit | $25.00 (for permits under $1,000 but requiring inspection) |
| $1,000 to $49,999 | $25.00 for the first 1,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | $275.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| $100,000 to $499,999 | $475.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| $500,000 and up | $1,675.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES | ||
| Issuing permit | $25.00 | |
| Plus the following for additional services provided: | ||
| Services | Fees | |
| Residence by amp. | $0.15 per amp. | |
| Commercial by amp. | $0.20 per amp. | |
| Branch circuits (for each branch circuit over current device) | Residential | Commercial |
| Per pole | $1.25 | $1.75 |
| Temporary power pole | $25.00 | |
| PLUMBING PERMIT FEES | |
| Issuing permit | $25.00 |
| Plus the following for additional services provided: | |
| Service | Fee |
| For each plumbing fixture, floor drain or trap (including water and drainage pipe) | $4.00 |
| For each sewer pipe having to be replaced, repaired or new | $5.00 |
| For each cesspool, septic tank and seepage pit or drainfield | $7.50 |
| For each water heater | $4.00 |
| For repair or alteration of drainage, vent or supply piping | $5.00 |
| Lawn sprinkler system or pool | $10.00 |
| Underground Fire Suppression | $10.00 |
| ZONING RELATED FEES | |
| Description | Fee |
| Banner Permit | $25.00 |
| Comprehensive Plan (copy) | $50.00 |
| Home Occupation Permit | $100.00 |
| Planned Development District (PDD) | $500.00 |
| Political Sign Permit-Deposit | $200.00 |
| Sign Permit (under 10 feet) | $25.00 |
| Temporary Sign Permit | $150.00 |
| Temporary use Permit | $25.00 |
| Zoning Appeals | $100.00 |
| Zoning Map Amendment (re-zoning) | $100.00 |
| Printed Copy of Zoning Map (larger than 11” x 17”) | $30.00 |
| Zoning Ordinance (copy) | $50.00 |
| Zoning Variance | $100.00 |
| Minor Subdivision (For subdivision types, see City Code Sec. 19-32) | $25.00 |
| Major Subdivision (For subdivision types, see City Code Sec. 19-32) | $100.00, plus $15.00 per resulting lot |
| MISCELLANEOUS FEES | |
| Working Without Proper Permit | Double the normal permit fee |
| Re-inspection Fee | $25.00 |
| Demolition Permit | $50.00 |
| Transient Merchant Permit | $500.00 |
| Moving Permit | $100.00 |
| Communication Tower Permit | $10,000.00 |
| Existing Tower Antenna Modification Permit | $1,000.00 |
| Seasonal Permit | $25.00 |
| PLAN REVIEW FEE |
| A plan review fee is one-half of the cost of the building permit/land disturbance permit fee and is based on the total cost of the undertaking of the project. |
Maps
Click the maps below to download, then use the zoom feature on your PDF viewer to zoom in on the map:
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