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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, and meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall,401 Laureate Way. 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 one alternate member. The Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at City Hall,401 Laureate Way.
If you have further questions, contact the Planning Department at 704-920-4350 for assistance.
Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Schedule 2026 Commission Members Commission Bylaws
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Phone: 704-920-4350
Address: 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081
Department Directory
Richard Smith Director of Planning
Accela Electronic Permitting Applications, Permits, Documents
Kannapolis Development Ordinance Land Development Standards Manual (LDSM) Move Kannapolis Forward: 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Unified Development Ordinance (July 7, 2000 to June 30, 2022 - Replaced by the Kannapolis Development Ordinance)
Fee Schedule FY26-27