Bismarck Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Bismarck held 13 public meetings covering zoning matters. Of 21 zoning decisions with a clear outcome this month, 21 were approved (100% approval rate). 1 decision was deferred. Activity was down 50% compared to April (1184 activity items across 15 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Special Use Permit for Propane Storage at 2264 Sunny Rd South

Approved.

Approved special use permit for propane storage and distribution at lot 1, block 1, VicFlex subdivision. Two 30,000 gallon propane tanks to be installed in existing truck yard on south end of 21.7-acre site zoned CB business commercial. Located west of downtown Mandan, south of Hart River near Knife River gravel pits.

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Special Use Permit for Event Venue at 210 5th Avenue Northwest

Approved.

Approved special use permit for wedding and event venue at lot 12, block 18, Mandan proper - a former church on 0.16 acres zoned downtown fringe. Applicant Cassandra plans capacity of approximately 150 people, hours ceasing at midnight, beer and wine service. Two opposition letters received from 99 notified adjacent property owners citing parking, noise, and traffic concerns.

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Ponderosa Riverside Village 8 Subdivision Final Plat

Approved.

Two-lot subdivision on 2.2 acres combining 33 feet purchased on east side into two existing lots at 7521 Lariat Road and 5590 Ponderosa Avenue. Petitioner Dan Stefansen. Zoning is RR rural residential. Housekeeping matter to consolidate three separate parcels into two lots.

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Circulati Variance for Building Setbacks

Approved.

Variance request at 3727 E Regent Dr in Imperial Valley Block 7 Lot 16 to reduce 20-foot setback on east side to 8 feet for a 1,200 square foot accessory building (30x40 shop). Property is 0.505 acres zoned R10. Lilac bushes between properties will act as buffer. Utility lines will be rerouted at owner's expense.

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Strong Farm PUD Zoning Change and Preliminary Plat

Deferred.

Petition to plat 40 acres and change zoning from agricultural to PUD for Strong Farms/Baldwin Greenhouse/Strengthen ND operation. The property has been operating as a large-scale commercial garden center with retail storefront, food trucks, and school programs without proper zoning. Neighboring property owner Jamie Feist reported approximately $200,000 in livestock damages over three years due to unpermitted events. Strengthen ND has invested approximately $2 million in grant money including $500,000 for property purchase with 25-year lease.

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Second Approach Permit Appeal - Scott Berger

Approved.

Approved appeal of Highway Department denial for second approach permit at 9019 Briardale Dr., Block 2 Lot 5 of Briardale Subdivision. Original denial was due to spacing requirements (100 feet preferred, actual approximately 25-30 feet from neighbor's driveway). Low speed, low volume roadway with no safety concerns identified.

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Arcadia Light Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Approved.

Five-lot subdivision on 90 acres in southeast quarter of section 15, township 140, range 80 west. Petitioner is Prime Core Development with engineering by Swenson Hagen and Company. Each lot approximately 16 acres. Access on east side with four lots having shared access and one lot allowed access from 123rd Avenue. Paving waiver granted October 10, 2025. Applicant withdrew rezoning request so property will remain agricultural zoning.

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Buckboard Lane Right-of-Way Vacation

Approved.

Vacated Buckboard Lane (580 feet, approximately 80 feet wide, roughly 1 acre) in Ponderosa Riverside Village Replat for Jeff and Kim Esslinger who own all adjacent lots. Road was never constructed. Petitioners plan to combine four lots and build a multipurpose shop.

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Zoning Changes

• Title 14 existing zoning districts → New Land Development Code districts per Ordinance 6663 at Citywide - Bismarck (City of Bismarck)
• Agricultural → CC Commercial and R7 Residential at Former Mandan High School site (School District 8th Addition) (Mandan Public School District)
• Agricultural → Agricultural (rezoning request withdrawn), 90 acres at Southeast quarter, section 15, township 140, range 80 west (Arcadia Light Estates) (Prime Core Development)
• Agricultural → PUD (Planned Unit Development), 40 acres at Baldwin area, 40 acres north of Bismarck (Strong Farm) (Strong Farms / Strengthen ND / Stoll Holdings LLP)
• Residential Mobile Home Subdivision District (15 ft front setback) → Residential Mobile Home Subdivision District (12 ft front setback variance) at Lot 6, Block 1, Nicola's 2nd Addition, Mandan (Mr. Valness)

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