Planning & Zoning Commission/Board of Adjustment

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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, which includes representation for extraterritorial areas, 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, 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.

If you have further questions, contact the Planning Department at 704-920-4350 for assistance.

Planning and Zoning Commission

Meeting Schedule 2025
Commission Members
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