Bismarck Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Bismarck held 13 public meetings covering zoning matters. 23 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 22 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 50% compared to April (1185 activity items across 15 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Special Use Permit at 2264 Sunny Road South (Lot 1, Block 1, VicFlex subdivision)

Approved.

Special use permit for propane storage and distribution — two 30,000 gallon propane tanks in the existing truck yard at Lot 1, Block 1, VicFlex subdivision, 2264 Sunny Road South, zoned CB business commercial. Total site area 21.7 acres. Access via Sunny Road South, unchanged. Commission recommended approval; roll call vote unanimous.

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Special Use Permit for event venue at 210 5th Avenue Northwest (Lot 12, Block 18, Mandan Proper)

Approved.

Special use permit to convert a former church into a wedding and event venue at Lot 12, Block 18, Mandan Proper, 210 5th Avenue Northwest, zoned downtown fringe. Site area 0.16 acres, ~23 existing parking spaces (via on-street/off-street). Applicant plans beer and wine service, hours ending at midnight, occupancy ~150. Two opposition letters received; multiple neighbors spoke against citing parking, noise, alcohol, and smoking concerns. Commission recommended approval; roll call vote passed with Commissioner Renner voting no.

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Ponderosa Riverside Village 8th Subdivision final plat

Approved.

Approved final plat and do-pass recommendation to the Board of Burleigh County Commissioners for a 2-lot subdivision on 2.2 acres, combining a 33-foot strip into two existing lots. Petitioner Dan Stefansen, engineer Houston Engineering; addresses 7521 Lariat Road and 5590 Ponderosa Avenue, SE 1/4 Section 3, Township 139, Range 81 West. Zoning RR rural residential. Roll-call vote, all approved.

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Sarcolati building setback variance at 3727 East Regent Drive

Approved.

Approved variance to reduce the east-side building setback from 20 feet to 8 feet to allow a 1,200 sq ft (30x40) accessory building/shop on 0.505 acres in Imperial Valley, Block 7, Lot 16, zoned R5 (grandfathered). Applicant KB Builders LLC. Do-pass recommendation to County Commission. Roll-call vote, Commissioner Munson voting no. Utility lines to be relocated at owner's expense.

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Strong Farm PUD and preliminary plat (Baldwin Greenhouse site)

Deferred.

Petition to plat 40 acres (one-lot subdivision) and change zoning from agricultural to PUD on the former Baldwin Greenhouse site near Baldwin. Owner of record Stoll Holdings/Stoll Farms; lease/operation tied to Strong Farms ND and funded by Strengthen ND. Tabled for one month for more information; will return on the consent agenda. Roll-call vote, all approved to table. Extensive public testimony from Jamie Feist of Baldwin alleging non-permitted commercial/retail/event uses on ag land and approximately $200,000 in livestock losses.

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Second approach permit appeal - 9019 Briardale Drive

Approved.

Scott Berger appealed the Highway Department's denial of a second approach permit at Block 2, Lot 5 of Briardale Subdivision, 9019 Briardale Drive. Second approach off Briardale Drive originally denied due to spacing requirements (about 25-30 feet from neighbor's driveway vs. 100-foot standard). County engineer noted no safety concern on low-speed, low-volume roadway. Appeal approved unanimously.

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Arcadia Light Estates Subdivision preliminary plat (call for public hearing)

Approved.

Approved preliminary plat for a 5-lot subdivision on 90 acres, each lot approximately 16 acres, petitioner Prime Core Development, engineer Swenson Hagen and Company; located SE 1/4, Section 15, Township 140, Range 80 West. Zoning remains agricultural after applicant withdrew the requested change to R1. Roll-call vote, all approved.

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Preliminary Plat for Lakewood Commercial Park 7th Edition

Approved.

Approved preliminary plat for 2.9 acres to be divided into lots 1-6 in block one, located south of Shoal Loop near Discovery Monastery off 40th. Mr. Mitleider is purchasing the property from the city.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 23 recorded zoning decisions. See all Bismarck meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at South of 19th Street and east of 8th, Mandan (Keitel's Fifth) (Mike Liffrig)
• 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)
• A → PUD, 40 acres at Former Baldwin Greenhouse site, Baldwin (Strong Farms ND)
• R-5 → R-5, 0.505 acres at 3727 East Regent Drive, Imperial Valley (KB Builders, LLC)
• 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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• subdivision: 63 instances
• plat: 60 instances
• residential: 50 instances

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