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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.

• Obtain a Permit

• Code Enforcement

• Land Development 

• Long Range Planning

• Boards and Commissions

• Rules for Construction, Interpretation, and Measurement

Important Links

Zoning Map 

Future Land Use Map

Kannapolis Development Ordinance -  Adopted July 1, 2022. 

Development Story Map 2026

Kannapolis Wastewater Allocation Policy 

• Non-Residential Wastewater Allocation Scoring Matrix
• Wastewater Allocation Policy Exhibit A
• WSACC Fees

Information on current projects/cases scheduled for Public Hearing