The City of Kannapolis Planning Department is responsible for the review of all land development applications as well as the administration and enforcement of the standards of the Kannapolis Development Ordinance (KDO). The Planning Department is also preparing for the future growth of the City with long range planning using tools such as the Move Kannapolis Forward: Comprehensive Plan 2030 and small area plans, like the Farm Hill Small Area Plan.
What's New
WASTEWATER ALLOCATION CALL FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026
The City of Kannapolis continues to manage the limited amount of sewer capacity allocated to the City. City Council can choose to provide a Strategic Reserve of wastewater allocation for affordable housing projects. At its April 27, 2026, meeting, Kannapolis City Council authorized a Call for Affordable Housing Projects for wastewater allocation. Proposals must be submitted through Accela and are evaluated on a first‐come, first‐serve basis and will be accepted no later than 5:00pm Monday, May 25, 2026.
Additional information, including instruction for submitting through Accela, is available at this link.
Zoning Map
Kannapolis Development Ordinance - Adopted July 1, 2022.
Development Story Map 2026
Kannapolis Wastewater Allocation Policy
Floodplain map
Future Land Use Map
Information on current projects/cases scheduled for Public Hearing
Information on our exciting Downtown Revitalization Project