Town of Knightdale

2027 Comprehensive Plan

Table of Contents

Cover [PDF 152KB]
Resolution of Adoption [PDF 166KB]
List of Tables and Figures [PDF 71KB]
Acknowledgements [PDF 96KB]
Chapter 1 - Comprehensive Plan [PDF 722KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Organization of the 2027 Comprehensive Plan
- III. Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan
- IV. 2027 Comprehensive Plan Development Process
  - History of Knightdale's Comprehensive Plan
  - The Public Participation Process, Meetings and Timeline
- V. Knightdale Location & History
Chapter 2 - Vision 2027 [PDF 305KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Overall Goals of the Comprehensive Plan
Chapter 3 - Town Resource Analysis [PDF 276KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Geography
- III. Population
- IV. Demographics
- V. Housing and Commercial Real Estate Market
  - Introduction
  - Housing
  - Housing Characteristics
- VI. Zoning
  - Corporate Limits
  - Extra-territorial Jurisdiction
  - Short Range Urban Service Area
  - Long Range Urban Service Area
- VII. Land Uses
- VIII. Land Values
- IX. Economic Character
- X. Historic Resources
  - Churches, Cemeteries, Individual Structures, Downtown
  - Historic Resources Objectives and Action Items
- XI. Environment and Natural Resources
  - Topography, Soils and Vegetation
  - Environment and Natural Resources Objectives and Action Items
Chapter 4 - Community Services [PDF 217KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Educational Facilities
- III. Health Care
- IV. Public Safety & Services
  - Introduction
  - Public Safety Department Benefits
  - Fire Protection
  - Fire Department Operations
  - North Carolina Insurance Service Office
  - Master Planning and Intergovernmental Cooperation
  - Police Services
  - Facility Needs and Standards
- V. Solid Waste, Recycling, Composting, Hazardous Waste, Projected Demand
- VI. Community Services Objectives and Action Items
Chapter 5 - Design District Master Plan [PDF 828KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Design Guidelines
- III. Overall Design District Goals
- IV. Overall Design District Guidelines
- V. Design District Definitions
  - Design District Map
- VI. Potential Impact of the 2027 Comprehensive Plan on Growth and Development
- VII. Land Use and Community Design Objectives and Action Items
Chapter 6 - Parks and Recreation Master Plan [PDF 547KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities
- III. Inventory of Facilities
- IV. Methodology
- V. Parks & Recreation Definitions and Standards
- VI. Targeted Parks and Recreation Land Acquisition
- VII. Parks and Recreation Funding Sources
- VIII. Operations, Maintenance and Management
  - Overview
  - Governance Structure
  - Land Acquisition Procedures
  - Parks and Recreation Facility Management
  - Safety and Security
  - User Rules and Regulations
  - Risk Management Plan
  - Liability
- IX. Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Objectives and Action Items
Chapter 7 - Open Space and Greenway Master Plan [PDF 48.33MB]
- I. Acknowledgments
- II. Introduction
- III. Inventory of Existing Conditions
- IV. Greenspace System Recommendations
- V. Implementation Program
- VI. Appendices
Chapter 8 - Transportation Master Plan [PDF 1.94MB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Transportation System Plan
  - History of Transportation Planning in Knightdale
  - Existing Conditions
- III. Street System Classifications
  - The Street Classification System
  - Level of Service
- IV. The Transportation Map
- V. Street Design Guidelines
  - Street Guidelines
  - Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel
- VI. Transportation Objectives and Action Items
Chapter 9 - Public Utilities Master Plan [PDF 279KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Background, Merger and Service Areas
  - Facilities Plan
  - Service Area
  - Population Projections
  - Water and Sewer Expansion Criteria
- III. Wastewater Collection & Conveyance
  - Collection and Interceptor Lines
  - Pumping Stations
  - Infiltration and Inflow
  - Septic Tanks
  - Projected Demand
  - Sewer System Upgrades and Projects
- IV. Water System
  - Existing Conditions
  - Elevated Storage
  - Future Demand
  - Water System Upgrades and Projects
  - Water System Evaluation
  - Water Line Sizes
  - Pressure Zones
  - Knightdale Water Improvements
- V. Policy and Legislative Actions
- VI. Public Utilities Objectives and Action Items
- VII. Wastewater Collection Facilities Map
- VIII. Water System Facilities Map
Chapter 10 - Implementation Strategies [PDF 289KB]
- I. Introduction
- II. Growth Management Strategy
  - Introduction
  - Knightdale Growth Management Strategy
- III. Unified Development Ordinance Modifications
Chapter 11 - Focus Area Plans [PDF 101KB]
- I. US Highway 64 Bypass Interchange Study Final Report

Maps

Highway [PDF 1.91MB]
Transportation [PDF 1.94MB]
Design District [PDF 1.92MB]
Countryside District [PDF 1.91MB]
Neighborhood Districts [PDF 1.91MB]
Special Use [PDF 1.91MB]
Town Center [PDF 1.91MB]
Planning Area Boundaries [PDF 1.92MB]
Water Facilities [JPG 1.18MB]
Sewer Facilities [JPG 1.35MB]