Rules for ZIP Code 28016
Bessemer City, NC · Gaston County
64 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Gaston County.
ZIP code 28016 is unincorporated Gaston County land: about 58% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 28016 also covers:
- city of Bessemer City~28% of residents · not covered yet
- city of Gastonia~14% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 28016 based on Gaston County ordinances.
Environmental Rules
4 rules- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesParking Rules
5 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 rule- Encampment SanitationSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSome
Special Events & Permits
3 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Accessory Structures
2 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Home Business
3 rulesFence Regulations
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
2 rulesSign Regulations
3 rules- Holiday DisplaysLight
- Window SignsLight
- Digital BillboardsSome
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesLandscaping Rules
1 rule- Weed OrdinancesSome
Noise Ordinances
4 rulesPublic Conduct
3 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
6 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySignificant
Trash & Recycling
5 rulesAnimal Ordinances
4 rules- Exotic PetsHeavy
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSome
Property Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Rental Property Rules
1 rule- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
Building Safety
1 rule- Building PermitsSome
Fire Regulations
2 rules- Outdoor BurningHeavy
- Smoke DetectorsSome
Right to Farm
1 rulePublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome