Unified Development Ordinance
The purpose of the regulations in the Knightdale UDO is to fulfill the development goals and objectives of the adopted KnightdaleNext 2035 Comprehensive Plan as may be amended from time to time. The ordinance is "Unified" because it combines both zoning and subdivision regulations into a single, more user-friendly document. Therefore, the scope of the regulations includes the height and size of buildings and other structures, the appearance and design of developments, the percentage of lots that may be covered or occupied, the dimensions of setbacks, the size of open spaces, the density of population, the allocation of municipal water capacity, the construction and installation of infrastructure, as well as the location, use and design of landscaping, buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence and other purposes. The current UDO was adopted July 21, 2021.
UDO By Section
Cover (PDF, 443.92 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Acknowledgements (PDF, 66.39 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Table of Contents (PDF, 92.06 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 1: Purpose and Applicability (PDF, 149.45 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 2: Establishment of Districts (PDF, 329.44 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 3: Base District Specific Standards (PDF, 619.01 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 4: Overlay District Specific Standards (PDF, 129.54 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 5: Use Specific Standards (PDF, 720.29 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 6: Building Type Standards (PDF, 6.55 MB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 7: Development Standards(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 8: Sign Standards (PDF, 958.23 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 9: Environmental Protection Standards (PDF, 600.08 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 10: Infrastructure Improvement Standards (PDF, 1.68 MB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 11: Subdivision Standards(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 12: Administrative Standards (PDF, 2.03 MB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 13: Nonconformities (PDF, 197.06 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 14: Violations and Penalties (PDF, 177.77 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Chapter 15: Definitions (PDF, 702.58 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Appendix A: Roadway Network Plan (PDF, 2.39 MB)(opens in a new tab)
Appendix B: Sidepaths & Greenways Plan (PDF, 2.56 MB)(opens in a new tab)
Appendix C: Transit and Mobility (PDF, 2.36 MB)(opens in a new tab)Plan(opens in a new tab)
Appendix D: Zoning Map
Appendix E: Table of Amendments (PDF, 170 KB)(opens in a new tab)
Full Document (2021 Version)