Bismarck Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, Bismarck held 10 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 57% compared to July (925 activity items across 14 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Olive Tree Second Subdivision final plat

Approved.

Lot combination at 5501 Dietrich Place involving a 1.43-acre parcel and a 3.19-acre parcel owned by Derek Horner, combining to create a new 25-acre lot to allow an accessory building on land without a principal structure. Approved with do-pass recommendation to Burleigh County Commission, unanimous roll call.

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Apple Creek Ridge Third Subdivision final plat

Approved.

Property at 11737 Appleview Lane near Minokin; two 1.55-acre lots in the existing Apple Creek Ridge subdivision merged into a new lot just over three acres to allow an accessory unit on the currently unoccupied parcel; zoning unchanged. Approved with do-pass recommendation to Burleigh County Commission, unanimous roll call.

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Lydia Subdivision final plat and rezoning

Approved.

Final plat of short-form subdivision known as Lydia Subdivision and zoning map amendment from agricultural to residential on approximately 1.5 acres in the SE quarter of Section 4, Township 139 North, Range 82 West, about 1 and three-quarter miles from the Mandan truck stop interchange. Breaking off one residential lot with an existing residential structure; would be the third buildable lot in the quarter. Applicant asked to set aside 75 feet of right-of-way for a potential arterial road in the Fringeria Road Master Plan. Served by Missouri West Water and Power. Recommended for approval by voice vote.

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First reading of Ordinance 1490 - Land Use Code rewrite (sections 101 and 109; repeal/reserve 105)

Approved.

First reading of Ordinance 1490 reenacting land use code sections 101 and 109 and repealing/reserving current section 105. Comprehensive rewrite prepared by Stantec and finalized by Interstate Engineering (interim planner Rachel). Creates five new zoning districts (Rural Residential min 1.5 acres, MX Industrial limited to refinery, Downtown Fringe, Neighborhood Mixed Use form-based, CMU Corridor Mixed Use), updates landscaping (mimicking Bismarck), park dedication, access management, right-of-way widths, parking/driveway standards, and administrative processes. Data center section explicitly reserved and not voted on. Approved.

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Arcadia Light Estates Subdivision final plat

Approved.

Five-lot subdivision on an 80.1-acre parcel in the southeast one-fourth of Section 15 of Burnt Creek Township, each lot 16.5 acres, accessed from existing 26th Street Northeast with no new roads; zoning to remain agricultural. Approved with do-pass recommendation to Burleigh County Commission, unanimous roll call.

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Misty Waters Third Replat

Approved.

Property at 6301 Dream Circle in the existing Misty Waters subdivision; two neighboring unbuilt lots combined to create one new 1.45-acre lot allowing a house to be built over the existing property line; zoning unchanged. Property owner Jesse Shugart spoke. Approved with do-pass recommendation to Burleigh County Commission, unanimous roll call.

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Maple Grove Subdivision final plat and rezoning

Approved.

Final plat of short-form subdivision known as Maple Grove Subdivision and zoning map amendment from agricultural to residential in the SW corridor of Section 22, Township 139 North, Range 84 West, east of County Road 84, about three-quarters of a mile north of Judson. Would create the second buildable lot in the quarter. Dedicating 75 feet of right-of-way on County Road 84 and a 40-foot utility easement. Water available via Missouri West water line; power available.

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Monsalowski Subdivision final plat and rezoning

Approved.

Final plat of short-form subdivision known as Monsalowski Subdivision and zoning map amendment from agriculture to residential in the SE quarter of Section 15, Township 134 North, Range 80 West, about four miles northeast of Solon. Breaking off one residential lot with an existing residence from the remaining quarter; would be the second buildable lot in the quarter, just north of 69th Street. Served by Southwest Water and Power. Right-of-way and utility easement set aside as called for.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Bismarck meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Zoning change, approximately 1.5 acres at SE quarter Section 4, Township 139 North, Range 82 West, Morton County
• Zoning change at SW corridor Section 22, Township 139 North, Range 84 West, east of County Road 84, Morton County
• Zoning change at SE quarter Section 15, Township 134 North, Range 80 West, Morton County

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