Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission - 2026-03-25
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Meeting Summary
The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Cruz Subdivision, a 9.97-acre major subdivision final plat southeast of Bismarck at 48th Avenue Southeast and 52nd Street Southeast, along with rezoning from Agricultural (A) to Residential (RR). The commission also approved a floodplain ordinance text amendment to update North Dakota Century Code references. A new Land Development Code was called for public hearing next month.
Key Decisions (3)
Cruz Subdivision Final Plat and Rezoning
Approved major subdivision final plat for Cruz Subdivision (9.97 acres) located southeast of Bismarck, east of 52nd Street Southeast on the south side of 48th Avenue Southeast. Rezoning from A Agricultural to RR Residential. Applicants: Lito Cruz, Damaris Torres Villegas, Verna and Barbara Hoover. Consultant: Josh Mueller of Mountain Plains LLC. Creates 2 lots.
Floodplain District Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
Approved zoning ordinance text amendment to section 140419 to update references to North Dakota Century Code chapters relating to Senate Bill 2027, which took effect August 1, 2025. Updates references to chapters 4005, 1111, and 5806. Required by North Dakota Department of Water Resources for communities participating in National Floodplain Insurance Program.
Land Development Code - Call for Public Hearing
Commission called for public hearing on comprehensive Land Development Code zoning ordinance text amendment and zoning map amendment. The new code includes new zoning districts, form-based code for downtown, updated parking standards with flexible ranges, new outdoor lighting chapter, and updated land use tables.
Zoning Changes (1)
East of 52nd Street Southeast on the south side of 48th Avenue Southeast (Cruz Subdivision)
Lito Cruz, Damaris Torres Villegas, Verna and Barbara Hoover
Development Activity (1)
Cruz Subdivision
9.97 acres divided into 2 lots. Lot 2 owners intend to rebuild current residence. Property was previously in Bismarck's extraterritorial area until March 1, 2026.
Market Signals (3)
Other
New comprehensive Land Development Code introduces flexible parking standards with ranges rather than strict requirements, potentially reducing development costs and barriers.
Other
Missouri Valley Fairgrounds now under joint powers agreement giving Burleigh County more autonomy over planning, zoning, and building permits within city limits.
Housing Demand
Rural residential development continuing southeast of Bismarck with large lot single-family subdivisions in agricultural transition areas.