Planning Department
401 Laureate Way
Kannapolis, NC 28081
704.920.4350
Revised: 02/2020
Residential Zoning Permit Checklist
So that we may efficiently review your project in a timely manner, it is important that all applicable documents and fees
listed on the “Submittal Checklist” below are submitted with your application. Please return to the email listed above.
Address for property: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
For property requiring an address, contact Alana Sweatt, GIS Specialist, at 704.920.4361 or asweatt@kannapolisnc.gov.
• For property requiring 1-5 addresses, the addresses will be viewable through Cabarrus County GIS within 5 working days.
• For property requiring more than 5 addresses, the addresses will be viewable thorugh Cabarrus County within 10 working days.
Digital format of all documents submitted through Accela Citizen Access: https://accela1.cabarruscounty.us/CitizenAccess/
Create a Plan Review, Building (PRB). All City of Kannapolis required documents must be uploaded and legible. For property in the
extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) in Rowan County, all required documents must be presented in person at the planning department.
City of Kannapolis required documents include:
• Plot Plan of property showing all existing and proposed structures and measurements of easements and setbacks
• Residential Zoning Permit Application
• Residential Driveway Access Permit Application
• Erosion Control Permit Application
• Utility Connection Application (for developer, fill out form completely) (for citizen, a copy of your driver’s license must be obtained)
Utility Services: Verification of water and sewer services must be completed before application and payment are submitted.
Contact City of Kannapolis Planning Department at 704.920.4350 for a service request. The City of Kannapolis Engineering
Department will complete a site inspection and return a phone call or email within 3 working business days. A zoning permit must be
issued before water and/or sewer tap application and/or fees can be submitted. If well or septic systems are required, contact the
corresponding county for access.
All applicable fees per the current City of Kannapolis fee schedule must be paid before issuance of permits.
By signing below I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Submittal Checklist and have included the required submittal items and reviewed
them for completeness and accuracy. I also acknowledge that my application will be rejected if it is deemed incomplete.
Applicant’s Signature: _________ Date:
THE APPLICANT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING PLANS TO THE DEPARTMENTS LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CALL THESE
DEPARTMENTS DIRECTLY TO DETERMINE THEIR SPECIFIC SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.
CABARRUS OR ROWAN COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTIONS
Plans must be submitted to the County in order to receiving a Building Permit.
Typically, plans can be reviewed concurrently by the City and the County.
Cabarrus - 65 Union Street South, Concord, NC 28025; (p) 704.920.2128
All development within the city limits of Kannapolis
(regardless of being located in Rowan County, except ETJ) is reviewed by Cabarrus County.
Rowan - 402 North Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144-4373; (p) 704.216.8619
All development within the Kannapolis Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
is reviewed by Rowan County.
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planningapps@kannapolisnc.gov