Bismarck Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Bismarck held 13 public meetings covering zoning matters. 25 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 22 approved (96% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was down 21% compared to September (818 activity items across 15 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Baldwin Greenhouse Subdivision final plat and AG to PUD zoning change

Deferred.

Final plat and rezoning from AG to PUD for a 40-acre parcel at 1725 201st Avenue Northeast. The parcel holds the Baldwin Greenhouse/nursery, the Strong Farm Incubator produce plots, and a proposed 1,200 sq ft commercial kitchen and processing facility. Applicants are Strengthen ND and Stahl Holdings. Commissioner Munson moved to approve, seconded by Commissioner Hall, then withdrew that motion. The commission then voted to table pending: an engineer's fence recommendation (non-steel, addressing sound and light), second approach information, a soil conservation buffer report, and county right-of-way setback requirements for the buffer along the west line. Roll call carried. The neighboring deer farm owner, Jamie Feist, opposed the request, citing trespass, livestock harm, traffic and access safety, and delinquent taxes.

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Grendel Subdivision lot split and rezoning at 8141 80th Street Northeast

Approved.

Split of a 39.09-acre parcel into a 31.9-acre lot that remains agricultural and a 5-acre lot rezoned to rural residential, to be sold to the owners' son. A paving waiver for 80th Street Northeast was approved by the County Commission on September 10. Neighbor Joanne Hazel raised dust-control concerns. Commissioner Streifel moved and Commissioner Jarrett seconded. The roll call was unanimous, and the item goes to the County Commission with a do-pass recommendation.

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Appeal of Board of Adjustment decision – NODAC Recreation, 5215 East Main Avenue

Approved.

The Commission voted to uphold the notice and order and the Board of Adjustment's affirmation of the planning director's zoning interpretation for 5215 East Main Avenue. The property is zoned CG commercial under the prior ordinance and CX/commercial mixed use under the new Land Development Code. The planning director had classified outdoor storage of RVs, campers, and trailers as Industrial Group A, which requires MA or MB zoning. Owner Noah Hamry asked to be allowed to sell from a temporary office while he builds a 65x80 shop with an office, paving, landscaping, a buffer yard, and stormwater improvements. His site plan was submitted September 28. The vote was, with Connolly and Risch voting no.

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Rezoning and minor plat for Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place

Approved.

First consideration of Ordinance No. 1491, a zone change from Agricultural to R-7 single-family residential, together with a minor plat for Octavia Addition at 5406 Highland Place along Highland Road on the north side of town. The future land use is medium density residential. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously on September 28. The plat dedicates 120 feet of right-of-way per the fringe area road master plan. Approved unanimously on a roll call.

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Ballot language for Initiated City Measure No. 1 (data center prohibition) and polling location

Approved.

Approved ballot language for an initiated ordinance that would prohibit large-scale and multiple data centers with designed or anticipated electrical demand of 25 MW or more within Mandan and territory under city zoning authority. The election is set for December 15, with absentee ballots available around November 5. A single polling location was approved at Spirit of Life Church, 801 First Street Southeast, subject to the church's confirmation. Approved unanimously on a roll call.

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Rezoning at 2810 158th Street (Abberly Park)

Approved.

Single lot zone change for an existing industrial lot at 2810 158th Street known as Abberly Park, changing existing commercial to industrial to allow commercial storage for campers and RVs. Entire lot would be changed to industrial. Recommended approval at Planning Commission 8-0. Approved unanimously.

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Knife River gravel pit special use permit

Approved.

Recommended approval of a special use permit for Knife River to mine, crush, process, and stockpile gravel across two sites totaling 39 acres in the NE quarter of Section 2 and SW quarter of Section 1, T137N R85W, about 5.5 miles east of Elmont. Knife River had requested 24-hour operations. Hauling is limited by Section 5-110 (daylight hours, 10 p.m. at the latest), while processing is not restricted by that section. Voice vote with no dissent stated.

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Zachmeyer Flat Second Subdivision

Approved.

Recommended approval of the final plat of a short-form subdivision on about 5.2 acres in the W half of Section 3, T139N R81W, near 37th and Willow Road. The plat vacates a central right-of-way, creates a 20-foot shared private access easement between the two lots, and redefines the lot boundaries. The plat will add a note that the easement runs with the land to the benefit of both owners. Commissioner Zachmeyer recused himself.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 25 recorded zoning decisions. See all Bismarck meetings →

Zoning Changes

• A → R-7 at 5406 Highland Place, Mandan
• AG → PUD, 40 acres at 1725 201st Avenue Northeast, Baldwin (Strength in North Dakota / Stahl Holdings)
• AG → RR, 5 acres at 8141 80th Street Northeast
• AG → I, 708.31 acres at Section 33 T139N R88W and NW quarter of Section 4 T138N R88W, near Glen Ullin
• Zoning change, 4.2 acres at Lot 1, Block 1, Montes Rancheros 5th (Morton County Soil Conservation District)
• Zoning change at 2810 158th Street

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 173 instances
• commercial: 52 instances
• subdivision: 42 instances
• PUD: 33 instances
• industrial: 29 instances

What to Watch

• Commercial mentions were up 189% from September.
• PUD came up 175% more often than September.

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