What is a Special Exception? / How do I request a Special Exception?
A permit, issued by the Board of Adjustment that would allow the property owner to develop or make use of his/her property with prescribed minor deviations to the terms of this Ordinance. Special Exceptions follow the same procedures as a variance. Refer to Section 5.12. http://www.co.gaston.nc.us/Planning/UDO/AdoptedUDO/I_Ch5_Permit_Approval.