Bismarck Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Bismarck held 18 public meetings covering zoning matters. 42 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 39 approved (95% approval rate), 2 denied, 1 deferred. Activity was up 94% compared to May (598 activity items across 13 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Klatt (Clotty) Subdivision and zoning change at 14328 41st Street

Deferred.

Two-lot subdivision of Tract 10, NE corridor 11, Section 11, Township 140, Range 80 West, at 14328 41st Street. Lot one 35 acres retained agricultural; second lot 8.41 acres rezoned to R-1 to allow a nonprofit nature school ('Wonderfully Wild') for 15-30 children ages 3-7 (approximately 1,050 sq ft footprint, 2,100 sq ft two stories). Applicant Mallory and Timothy 'Patrick' Clotty. A motion to approve and send to County Commission died for lack of a second. A subsequent motion to recommend denial (by Streifel) failed (yes: Jarrett, Streifel, Agnew; no: Bittner, Munson, Connolly, Risch). Item then tabled to July meeting on unanimous roll call to allow review of road conditions with the Highway Department.

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Meadows Off Highway 6 Subdivision & rezoning agricultural to commercial

Denied.

Long-form subdivision known as Meadows Off Highway 6 Subdivision in the northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 138 North, Range 81 West, about two miles south of the Mandan Airport on the west side of Highway 6. Proposed two lots on 73.23 acres; lot two rezoned agricultural to commercial for a wedding and community event center with overnight cabins. Applicants Norman and Sally Frederick. Denied because Lot 2 lies within the animal feeding operation setback overlay district (half-mile setback from the Berger permitted feedlot). Planning and Zoning had recommended denial. Roll call 5-0. Neighbors Chuck Suki and Norman Frederick spoke.

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Final Plat for School District 8th Edition

Approved.

Final plat for School District 8th Edition, currently Lots 1-5 Block 2 School District 1st Edition Replat, NE quarter Section 28, Township 139 North, Range 81 West, 5th PM, Morton County. 27.84 acres to be platted into four blocks with eight total lots. Access via 9th Street NW and 9th Avenue NW. Right-of-way ~66 feet for 9th Avenue and 60 feet for 8th Street. Preliminary plat approved May 19 contingent on inclusion of a roundabout; zone change approved June 2. School has been demolished and site remediated; property intended for sale to future developers. Recommended approval on 8-0 roll-call vote.

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Preliminary Plat and Zone Change for Keitel's South Hart Terrace Fifth Edition

Denied.

Preliminary plat and zone change (to R-7 and RM) for Keitel's South Hart Terrace Fifth Edition, 47.82 acres platted into six blocks with 71 lots, located in the NW quarter of Section 3, Township 138 North, Range 81 West; developer Mike Liffrich. Motion to deny the preliminary plat, zone change, and development agreement conditions as presented; denied unanimously. Denial based on no eastern access easement/right-of-way preserved from Inspiration Court.

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Norb's Subdivision - do pass recommendation

Approved.

Part of Lot 11, Block 1, Barbie's Neighborhood Subdivision and part of Mulberry Lane right-of-way, SW 3/4 of Section 6, Township 138 North, Range 79 West. Located off 52nd Street and East Main Avenue adjacent to Barbie's subdivision. Three rural residential lots of 2.6, 2.7, and 3.7 acres with shared access easement off Mulberry Lane. Preliminary approved May 13th; stormwater plan not required. Commission voted unanimously by roll call to send to Burleigh County Commission with a do pass recommendation.

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Special Use Permit for propane storage at 2264 Sunny Road South

Approved.

Special use permit for propane storage and distribution at Lot 1, Block 1, VicFlex subdivision, 2264 Sunny Road South. Property is zoned CB commercial, shown as rural residential in future land use plan. Owners proposing two 30,000-gallon propane tanks in existing truck yard on south end of site. Total project area 21 acres. Located in the extended territorial area (ETA). Letters sent to 13 adjacent property owners May 8th; no comments at Planning and Zoning. Approved unanimously.

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Ponderosa Riverside Village 9th Subdivision - do pass recommendation

Approved.

Replat of part of Ponderosa Riverside Village, Section 3, Township 139, Range 81 West, address 5535 Ponderosa Avenue. R-1 rural single family; vacating existing plat and combining four lots into one lot. Cul-de-sac right-of-way was vacated on May 4th. Paving waiver and stormwater management plan not required. Owner Jeff Esslinger. Commission voted unanimously by roll call to send to Burleigh County Commission with an approved recommendation.

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Special Use Permit for event venue at 210 5th Avenue Northwest

Approved.

Special use permit for use of a former church as a wedding and event venue at Lot 12, Block 18, Mandan proper, 210 5th Avenue Northwest. Property is in downtown fringe district, largely residential area at corner of 2nd Street NW and 5th Avenue NW. Parking via on-street and off-street stalls (23 spaces around the structure). Applicant plans events with hours ceasing at midnight, alcohol (beer and wine license), max ~150 people. Letters sent to 99 adjacent property owners May 8th. Planning and Zoning recommended approval with all but one commissioner in favor. Several neighbors spoke in opposition on parking and noise. Approved unanimously.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 42 recorded zoning decisions. See all Bismarck meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change at Highway 1806, north of Mandan ETA, NE quarter section 5, township 139 north, range 81 west
• Zoning change, 0.84 acres for lot one block two at Lyons Road and 28th Avenue, SE corridor section 32, township 139 north, range 82 west
• A → R10, 13.6 acres at East of North Washington Street between 43rd Avenue Northeast and East LaSalle Drive, north Bismarck (Five Guys Investments LLP)
• R5 → R5, 19.18 acres at East of 52nd Street, southeast and north of Apple Creek Road, east of Bismarck (FRF Investments and 94 Investments LLP)
• Zoning change, 5 acres at North half of Section 3, Township 139 North, Range 85 West, near New Salem (Ron and Margo Kunz)
• Zoning change, 2.2 acres at Northwest quarter of Section 3, Township 138 North, Range 84 West, near Judson
• Zoning change, 5.67 acres at North half of Section 31, Township 138 North, Range 80 West, off 1806 and County 138A (Clayton Schaaf)
• Zoning change, 3 acres (lot one of 40) at Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 138 North, Range 81 West, near Mandan Airport

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 202 instances
• residential: 158 instances
• commercial: 137 instances
• subdivision: 116 instances
• plat: 81 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning mentions were up 197% from May.
• Residential came up 216% more often than May.
• Commercial saw 104% more mentions month-over-month.
• Subdivision increased 84% compared to May.

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