For information regarding specific cases, please see the map below. Each star represents a case. Click on a star for more information.
If you have further questions, contact the Planning Department at 704-920-4350 for assistance.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on: Zoning map amendments; planned developments; watershed protection variances; Density Averaging Certificates; and Special Intensity Allocation permits. They also serve City Council by recommending: zoning text amendments to the Kannapolis Development Ordinance; text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and adoption of small area plans, other long range plans and special studies. The Commission consists of nine members, which includes representation for extraterritorial areas, and meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall,401 Laureate Way.
Meeting Schedule 2025 Commission Members Commission Bylaws
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on: Special Use Permits (SUP); zoning Variances; and Certificates of Nonconformity Adjustments (CONA). They also render decisions on various types of appeals. The Board consists of seven regular members and two alternate members, which includes representation for extraterritorial areas. The Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at City Hall,401 Laureate Way.
Meeting Schedule 2025 Board Members Rules of Procedure
Phone: 704-920-4350
Address: 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081
Department Directory
Richard Smith Director of Planning
Accela Electronic Permitting Applications, Permits, Documents Development Map Farm Hill Small Area Plan Future Land Use Map
Kannapolis Development Ordinance Land Development Standards Manual (LDSM) Move Kannapolis Forward: 2030 Comprehensive Plan Zoning Map
Unified Development Ordinance (July 7, 2000 to June 30, 2022 - Replaced by the Kannapolis Development Ordinance)
