Bismarck Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Bismarck held 15 public meetings covering zoning matters. 37 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 35 approved (97% approval rate), 1 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 76% compared to March (672 activity items across 14 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Cameron Moorman Scoria Pit Special Use Permit

Approved.

Approved special use permit for Cameron Moorman for informal scoria mining on approximately 9.73 acres in the south half of Section 2, Township 138 North, Range 89 West, located about 2 miles southwest of Glen Olin, west of Highway 49 and north of County Rd. 138.

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Roerich Variance - Building Setback at 8716 Carraway Dr.

Approved.

Approved variance for Jayden Roerich to reduce north side setback from 40 feet to 15 feet for accessory building construction on corner lot at Harvest Rd. 3rd Subdivision, Lot 3, Block 2. Property is 2.23 acres zoned R1. Variance needed due to dual front setbacks on corner lot and WAPA easement running through property.

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Hooman Variance - Building Setback at Imperial Valley

Denied.

Denied variance request from Cody Hooman to reduce west side setback from 6 feet to 1 foot for accessory building at Imperial Valley R10 lot (0.56 acres, 24,390 square feet). Applicant wanted building wall to serve as fence line with neighbor. Staff recommended denial due to fire safety concerns and precedent-setting nature.

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Annexation Ordinance 6657

Approved.

City of Bismarck petitioned annexation of approximately 54 acres north of Valley Drive for stormwater detention and roadway improvements including Tyler Parkway extension. Land owned by city, located in priority urban service area.

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All-American Subdivision Final Plat

Approved.

Approved final plat for 21-acre property at 8203 Apple Creek Road to outlot 5 acres. Property partially in floodplain. Planning Commission recommended.

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Renaissance Zone Project - 407 North 4th Street

Approved.

Approved rehabilitation and commercial lease Renaissance Zone projects for Glantz Spa and Salon owned by Andrea Burst and property owner Jab Investments LLC. Proposed investment of $588,973 for interior remodel including window replacement, staircase removal, plumbing and electrical updates. Estimated property tax exemption of $29,600 over five years plus state income tax exemption.

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Preliminary Plat and Zone Change for Keitel's South Hart Terrace 5th Addition

Deferred.

Tabled preliminary plat for 47.82 acres in 5 blocks with 71 lots in northwest quarter of Section 3, Township 138 North, Range 81 West. Developer Mike Liffrig. Staff recommended denial due to fire code remoteness requirements not being met - two access points (8th Avenue SW and 4th Avenue SW) are 1,200 feet apart but code requires 1,350-1,450 feet based on diagonal measurements. No eastward connectivity to Clover Grove subdivision.

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Special Use Permit for Shop Condos at 902 Missouri Dr. NE

Approved.

Approved special use permit for shop condos (multi-use shops) on Lot 1, Block 1, Seibel Subdivision. Project includes 5 shop condo units plus 2 additional units in separate building, with self-storage component. Property located along interstate in gateway overlay district. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 37 recorded zoning decisions. See all Bismarck meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Agricultural → Residential, 48.46 acres at South half of Section 11, Township 139 North, Range 83 West, 1.25 miles west of Crown Butte Lake (Jason Frank and Patrick Koski)
• Agricultural and Residential → Estate at Northeast quarter of Section 8, Township 137 North, Range 80 West (Tom Tokash and others)
• A Agricultural → RR Residential at South side of 48th Avenue Southeast, south of Lincoln (Cruz Subdivision) (Lito Cruz, Torres Villegas, Vernon Barbara Hoover)
• Agriculture → R7 (Single Family Residential), Part of 27.84 acres total at Lots 3 Block 1 and Lot 1 Block 4, School District 8th Addition (Mandan School District)
• Agriculture → R3.2 (Two Family Residential), Part of 27.84 acres total at Lot 3 Block 3, School District 8th Addition (Mandan School District)
• Agriculture → CA (Commercial), Part of 27.84 acres total at Lot 2 Block 3, School District 8th Addition (Mandan School District)
• Agriculture → CC (Commercial), Part of 27.84 acres total at Lots 1-2 Block 1, Lot 1 Block 2, Lot 1 Block 3, School District 8th Addition (Mandan School District)
• Agriculture → R7 and RM (Multifamily), 47.82 acres at Keitel's South Hart Terrace 5th Addition - various lots (Mike Liffrig)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 165 instances
• commercial: 135 instances
• subdivision: 122 instances
• residential: 95 instances
• industrial: 89 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 694% from March.
• Residential came up 197% more often than March.
• Industrial saw 154% more mentions month-over-month.

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