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.
Obtain a Permit
Code Enforcement
Land Development
Long Range Planning
Boards and Commissions
Rules for Construction, Interpretation, and Measurement
What's New
Zoning Map
Kannapolis Development Ordinance - Adopted July 1, 2022.
Development Story Map 2025
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
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)
