The Planning Department is responsible for enforcement of the City’s Kannapolis Development Ordinance (KDO), as well as city ordinances regulating minimum housing, non-residential building code, public nuisance (high grass, overgrown lots) and junk cars.
To report a violation of these regulations, contact Code Enforcement Officers
Tony Cline (twcline@kannapolisnc.gov) at 704-920-4356 Josh Campbell (jcampbell@kannapolisnc.gov) at 704-920-4364 Antonio Evans (aevans@kannapolisnc.gov) at 704-920-4357
The following guidelines address the most common violations:
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
