Bessemer City, North Carolina

Last Reviewed

26th Aug 2025

Date Published

3rd Feb 2025

The following data is available for this address

Compliance Review

Use Compliance Review
Dimensional Standards Review

Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
Link
City name

Building Controls

Far control
Lot control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Largest Zones in Bessemer City, NC

The Zoning Map for the City of Bessemer City in NC divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

Get Planning and Zoning records in Bessemer City NC and find the property data, zoning maps, and zoning reports you need. Zoneomics provides the most comprehensive real estate zoning information available through clusters of municipal zoning maps, zoning code and ordinance records, and planning and zoning data.

Explore the zoning map of Bessemer City, NC along with its permitted land uses and development standards

Zoning Map Extract
List of Permitted Land Uses
Zoning Classification Guide
Zoning Classification
Development Controls
Delivered within 24 hours
Video Zoning Report Review with Zoning Analyst

Download Sample Zoning Report

Explore all Property Prospects in Bessemer City

Do you have more complex planning and zoning needs?

Visit our subscription pages to find a zoning data and zoning reports package that suits your needs and let our team create a custom account for you.

What is the Land Use Allocation in Bessemer City, NC?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Bessemer City, NC as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		13.04%	1507.87
	Parking garage or lot	13.04%	1507.87
Industrial		11.54%	1333.56
	Storage and warehouses	13.04%	1507.87
	Manufacturing	13.04%	1507.87
	General industrial	11.54%	1333.56
Residential		25.63%	2963.23
	Accessory dwelling unit	24.12%	2788.92
	Multi family dwelling	8.87%	1025.89
	Single family dwelling	24.12%	2788.92
	Communal housing	25.63%	2963.23
Mechanical		11.54%	1333.56
	Utility structures	11.54%	1333.56
Agriculture		35.66%	4122.47
	Agricultural and hunting	35.66%	4122.47
Other		13.04%	1507.87
	Accessory	25.63%	2963.23
	Multiple	13.04%	1507.87
Retail		1.51%	174.32
	General retail	21.92%	2533.76
	Eating and drinking establishments	10.38%	1200.21
	Restricted retail	1.51%	174.32
Community		37.17%	4296.79
	Schools and universities	25.63%	2963.23
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	13.04%	1507.87
	Public, quasi-public, and government	37.17%	4296.79
Lodging		1.51%	174.32
	Bed & breakfast	24.12%	2788.92
	Hotel/motel	1.51%	174.32
Commercial		1.51%	174.32
	Entertainment	1.51%	174.32
	Non-retail sales	13.04%	1507.87
	Automobile related uses	1.51%	174.32
	General commercial	1.51%	174.32