Kannapolis, NC

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

City Council

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

City Council

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

Board of Adjustment

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Kannapolis Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three zoning map amendments and one text amendment to the development ordinance. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the July 21 meeting and hear a planning director update. The agenda includes items continued from previous meetings due to lack of a quorum.

• Z-2026-08: Rezone 319 Ruth Avenue (0.75 acres) from Office-Institutional (O-I) to Residential 6 (R6)
• Z-2026-09: Rezone unaddressed parcel on S. Chapel Street (0.27 acres) from Rowan County CBI to Residential 8 (R8)
• Z-2026-10: Rezone 6758 Davidson Highway and adjacent unaddressed parcel
• TA-2026-03: Text amendment to Coddle Creek Subdistrict of Thoroughfare Protection Overlay (TPO) District
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting

City Council

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council will consider several consent agenda items including budget amendments for National Night Out donations, carryover of unspent FY26 funds, and two voluntary annexations on Kidd Street. A public hearing is scheduled for a development agreement at Kellswater Commons Outparcel 8. The council will also vote on an amended Public Hearing and Public Comments Policy requiring speakers to submit a card before the start of the public comment period.

• Budget Amendment #27-07 reappropriates cash reserves to fund ongoing projects carried over from FY26 to FY27
• Voluntary annexation of 1.025 acres at 115 Kidd Street (A-2026-07)
• Voluntary annexation of 0.2452 acres on Kidd Street parcel 145 0680000002 (A-2026-08)
• Public hearing on development agreement for Kellswater Commons Outparcel 8
• Policy amendment requiring speaker cards before public hearing or comment period starts

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect a chair and vice chair and conduct an evidentiary hearing. The primary agenda item is a request for a Certificate of Nonconformity Adjustment.

• BOA-2026-08: Certificate of Nonconformity Adjustment for 203 E 29th St.

City Council

The City Council will consider a Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plan for 2027 through 2036 and a System Development Fee analysis. The body is also deciding on budget amendments for housing funds and a call for new non-residential infill projects.

• Budget Amendment #27-04 to accept $77,192 in HOME funds for transitional housing acquisition
• Budget Amendment #27-05 to transfer $795 from the General Fund to cover lead paint inspection costs
• Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 through 2036
• Proposed call for non-residential infill development projects
• Ceremonial swearing-in of police officers

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding zoning map amendments for two properties. The body will also receive a presentation on a Mobility Hub and elect its FY27 leadership.

• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Z-2026-08 at 319 Ruth Avenue
• Public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment Z-2026-09 for an unaddressed parcel on S. Chapel Street (Parcel ID 156 084)
• Mobility Hub presentation by Senior Planner Mia Alvarez
• Election of FY27 Chair and Vice-Chair

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council will adopt the agenda, approve the FY27 Position Classification Plan (no fiscal impact), and adopt three budget amendment ordinances: one for the State Transportation Improvement Project, one appropriating funds to construct a Fire Training Tower Replacement at Fire Station #1, and one for the construction and equipment purchase of the Western Communications Tower. A public hearing on a General Obligation Bond will also be held, and several commission appointments will be confirmed.

• Ordinance – Budget Amendment #27-01 for the State Transportation Improvement Project
• Ordinance – Budget Amendment #27-02 appropriating funding for the Fire Training Tower Replacement at Fire Station #1
• Ordinance – Budget Amendment #27-03 appropriating funding for construction and equipment of the Western Communications Tower
• Approval – FY27 Position Classification Plan (no fiscal impact)
• Public Hearing – General Obligation Bond

City Council

Board of Adjustment

The July 7, 2026 regular meeting of the Kannapolis Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were considered or discussed.

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council adopted its agenda and approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments for the Bethpage Road sidewalk, the Insurance and Risk Fund, and the CDBG program, as well as a Parks GO Bond agreement and a curb‑ramp contract. The council then passed the FY 2026‑2027 budget ordinance, a second amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Concord, and approved public‑hearing annexations on South Chapel Street and Davidson Highway. A GO Bond introduction and resolution were also adopted.

• Ordinance approving the FY 2026‑2027 budget
• Budget Amendment #26‑37 funding the Bethpage Road Sidewalk Project
• Bid award to Trull Contracting, LLC for curb ramp installation and modifications
• Public hearing approving voluntary annexation of 0.288 acres on South Chapel Street
• GO Bond introduction and resolution

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding three zoning map amendments. The body will consider requests to change zoning designations for properties on Ruth Avenue, Kannapolis Parkway, and Brantley Road.

• Z-2026-08: Zoning Map Amendment for 319 Ruth Avenue (Office-Institutional to Residential 6)
• CZ-2026-05: Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for 4671 Kannapolis Parkway
• CZ-2026-06: Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for 2990 Brantley Road

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council will adopt the agenda, consider a Juneteenth proclamation, and address two voluntary annexation applications that are approved for public hearing. A first reading of a Kannapolis Development Ordinance amendment will be received. The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027.

• Voluntary annexation of ~0.288 acres on South Chapel Street (A‑2026‑05) approved for public hearing
• Voluntary annexation of ~18.7 acres at 6758 Davidson Highway approved for public hearing (A‑2026‑06)
• First reading of Kannapolis Development Ordinance (KDO) amendment TA‑2026‑02 received
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget presented by City Manager Wilmer Melton
• Adoption of Juneteenth National Independence Day proclamation

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will open the meeting, approve the agenda and the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting, and then unanimously approve two special use permits—one for 502 Milton L Taylor Street and another for 956 N Cannon Boulevard. A planning director update and an ADA notice are also on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Special Use Permit BOA-2026-06 for 502 Milton L Taylor St. – unanimously approved
• Special Use Permit BOA-2026-07 for 956 N Cannon Blvd. – unanimously approved
• Approval of agenda – unanimous motion
• Approval of April 7, 2026 minutes – unanimous motion
• Planning Director update – discussion item

City Council Special Meeting

The Kannapolis City Council will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation of the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget from the City Manager and Finance Director. No votes or other business items are scheduled. The meeting is dedicated solely to the budget overview.

• Presentation of the recommended FY 2026-2027 Budget by City Manager Wilmer Melton, Assistant City Manager Kristin Jones, and Finance Director Brian Roberts

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Kannapolis Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning map amendments—one for 307 S. Little Texas Road and another for an extra‑territorial jurisdiction. Staff will also present text amendments to the Kannapolis Development Ordinance. After presentations, the commission will vote on each proposal.

• Z-2026-06 – Zoning Map Amendment – 307 S. Little Texas Road
• Z-2026-07 – Zoning Map Amendment – Extra Territorial Jurisdiction
• TA-2026-02 – Kannapolis Development Ordinance Text Amendments

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council unanimously approved a resolution to designate JPMorgan Chase Bank as the city's official depository and an ordinance to appropriate program income for CDBG urgent repair projects. The meeting also included presentations on the upcoming fiscal year budget and hemp regulation.

• Resolution to designate JPMorgan Chase Bank as official depository
• Ordinance appropriating program income for CDBG urgent repair projects
• Presentation on City Manager's Recommended FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Presentation on Hemp Regulation
• Presentation on General Obligation Bond for Parks and Recreation Projects

Board of Adjustment

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss options regarding water and wastewater. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of water and wastewater options

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council adopted its agenda, approved several consent‑agenda items, and voted on multiple resolutions. A public hearing approved Text Amendment TA‑2026‑01 to several sections of the Kannapolis Development Ordinance. The council also adopted amendments to Traffic Control Schedules 3, 4, and 8, and confirmed an appointment to the Water Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County Board of Directors.

• Public hearing – Text Amendment (TA‑2026‑01) to the Kannapolis Development Ordinance – UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
• Ordinance – Amend Traffic Control Schedule 3 (multiple street stop changes) – UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
• Ordinance – Amend Traffic Control Schedule 4 (one‑way street changes) – UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
• Resolution – Supporting the Kannapolis Strategic Plan Phase II, with amendment to further review the SwanEE Theatre – UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
• Appointment – Water Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County Board of Directors – UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for 4855 Integra Springs Boulevard, changing it to General Commercial. It also approved a conditional zoning amendment for 6304 and 6320 Mooresville Road and 6165 Pagemont Road, rezoning 109.166 acres to Residential 2‑Conditional for a golf‑course and single‑family homes. Public comments were minimal and the motions passed unanimously.

• Z‑2026‑05: Rezone 2.44‑acre parcel at 4855 Integra Springs Blvd from Planned Development‑Traditional Neighborhood Development to General Commercial
• CZ‑2026‑03: Conditional rezoning of 109.166‑acre parcel at 6304/6320 Mooresville Rd and 6165 Pagemont Rd from Agricultural/Open Space to Residential 2‑Conditional for golf course and homes
• Resolution to Zone and Statement of Consistency approved unanimously for both amendments

City Council

The City Council is deciding on budget amendments for grant-funded projects and reviewing text amendments to the Kannapolis Development Ordinance. The body is also discussing a Water and Sewer Master Plan and utility connections outside city limits.

• Annexation of 109.166 +/- acres at 6304 and 6320 Mooresville Road and 6165 Pagemont Road
• Budget Amendment #26-34: $30,000 DOJ grant for a digital investigation management tool
• Budget Amendment #26-35: Grant funds for healthy food and physical activity access
• Honorary designation of Lane Street/Interstate 85 bridge for Police Officer Roger Dale Carter
• First reading of TA-2026-01 regarding Kannapolis Development Ordinance text amendments

Board of Adjustment

The Kannapolis Board of Adjustment will consider a Special Use Permit for a 35-unit self-service storage facility expansion at 224 Brookdale St. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a buffer yard and stormwater compliance.

• Special Use Permit for 224 Brookdale St. storage expansion
• Staff recommends approval with buffer yard and stormwater conditions
• Board to hear three Special Use Permit requests
• Approval requires majority vote
• Meeting at Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way

City Council

The council adopted the agenda and approved several consent items, including a voluntary annexation of 109.166 acres at 6304 and 6320 Mooresville Road and 6165 Pagemont Road, a budget amendment for Home Program funds, and a resolution to restore passenger rail stops. It also approved a revised interlocal agreement for public transit, passing 6‑1 with one dissenting vote. Additional actions included adopting an invocation policy and relinquishing extra‑territorial jurisdiction.

• Voluntary annexation of 109.166 acres at 6304 & 6320 Mooresville Rd and 6165 Pagemont Rd
• Budget Amendment #26‑32 appropriating Home Program funds
• Resolution to restore City of Kannapolis passenger rail stops
• Revised Public Transit Interlocal Agreement approved 6‑1
• Ordinance relinquishing Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request to allow a single-family home at 1620 Concord Lake Road. The body also recommended approval of 19 text amendments to the Development Ordinance, some of which align with 2025 state statute changes regarding residential design standards.

• Approved rezoning of 0.17 acres at 1620 Concord Lake Road from Office-Institutional to Mixed-Use Neighborhood
• Recommended approval of TA-2026-01 containing 19 text amendments to the Development Ordinance
• Proposed new use-specific standards for tobacco and vape product stores
• Removal of certain residential design standards for exterior colors, cladding, and roof structures to comply with state law
• Updated definition of 'Personal Grooming or Well-Being Service' to address human trafficking concerns

City Council

The council unanimously adopted an ordinance reclassifying Platform 2 on West Avenue to Private Use Zone 2F and updated the fee schedule. It also approved an amendment to the Traffic Control Schedule adding two new 30‑minute parking spaces on West Avenue. Discussions on Extra Territorial Jurisdiction and Historic Preservation were held with no action required. The meeting concluded with routine reports and a closed‑session attorney consultation.

• Ordinance – Private Use Zone Amendment for Platform 2 on West Avenue (unanimous)
• Ordinance – Amendment to Traffic Control Schedule adding two 30‑minute parking spaces on West Avenue (unanimous)
• Resolution – Change to City Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Authorization – Lease execution for 471 N Cannon Blvd (unanimous)
• Authorization – Welcome Center and History Museum project (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The City of Kannapolis Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026, has been canceled due to the anticipated lack of a quorum. No rescheduling will occur. The next regular meeting is set for April 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM

City Council

The council voted to annex approximately 0.69 acres at 110 and 120 Homestead Avenue. It also adopted a budget amendment moving capital project funds back to the fire department. Additional items included approvals of two minimum housing code violations, a wastewater allocation report, and a presentation from the Cooperative Christian Ministry.

• Public hearing and unanimous approval of voluntary annexation (A-2026-03) for 110 and 120 Homestead Avenue
• Ordinance Budget Amendment #26-31 to move money back to fire, unanimously approved
• Code Enforcement approvals for minimum housing code violations at 2009 Independence Square and 914 Aggie Street
• Monthly Wastewater Allocations Report and Call for Projects received
• Cooperative Christian Ministry update presentation received

City Council

The City Council held a retreat to discuss unresolved topics from the previous day, including transit options, the future of the Swanee Theatre, and prioritizing one-time expenditures. Staff presented funding gaps for public safety projects, including a transmission tower and a fire training tower.

• Transit system options and interlocal agreement with Concord
• Swanee Theatre hybrid operations trial
• East Side Park project delay and grant return discussion
• Western transmission tower project ($3.2M cost, $963K grant)
• Fire training tower replacement ($1.5M cost)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved zoning for two recently annexed properties: 3050 Placid Road and 5963 Yale Avenue. The decision assigns city zoning to the Placid Road property, changing it from Cabarrus County Countryside Residential to City of Kannapolis Residential 4.

• Unanimously approved zoning for 3050 Placid Road (4.03 acres)
• Unanimously approved zoning for 5963 Yale Avenue
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2026 meeting
• Public hearing held for zoning map amendments
• City Hall meeting at 401 Laureate Way

City Council

The Kannapolis City Council unanimously approved a mid-year budget amendment to clean up personnel and operating accounts. They also approved increasing the cemetery marker deposit fee from $280 to $350. The council voted to approve three voluntary annexations, designate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue bridge honorarily, and received a presentation on the Water and Sewer Master Plan update.

• Ordinance: Budget Amendment #2026-26-30 for mid-year budget adjustment
• Fiscal consideration: Cemetery marker deposit fee increased to $350 (from $280)
• Public hearings: Voluntary annexations at 3050 Placid Road (4.03 acres) and 5963 Yale Avenue (0.17 acres) approved
• Resolution: Honorary designation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue bridge
• Presentation: Water and Sewer Master Plan and CIP update received