Morton County Commission, March 24, 2026
Approves Amendment to Land Use Code Section 3-010 Floodplain Overlay District, passed
How this board votes
The Morton County Commission approved 95% of 107 recorded land-use decisions this period.
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Morton County Commission approved resolution 30-2026-01 lifting its moratorium on carbon dioxide direct air capture facilities countywide on a unanimous roll-call vote after adopting county zoning standards.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 24, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Projects in this meeting (3)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsLand Use Code Section 3-010 Floodplain Overlay District
ApprovedSpecial use permit for 195-foot telecommunications tower, Section 36 T135N R82W
ApprovedCase 30-2026-01
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 8
Move farm residence application deadline to April 30 starting 2027
County Tax Director requested moving the farm residence application deadline from May 31 to April 30, effective 2027, to coordinate with the new primary residence classification/credit process created by the legislature.
- Change to be noted/highlighted in the farm residence application letter
- notification via social media and website
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Morton County Commission approved resolution 30-2026-01 lifting its moratorium on carbon dioxide direct air capture facilities countywide on a unanimous roll-call vote after adopting county zoning standards.
Key Decisions (8)
Move farm residence application deadline to April 30 starting 2027
Abatement 7197 for 2025
Abatements 7198-7200 homestead credit, City of Mandan
Abatements 7201-7203 veterans credit
Special use permit for 195-foot telecommunications tower, Section 36 T135N R82W
Amendment to Land Use Code Section 3-010 Floodplain Overlay District
Resolution 30-2026-01 lifting moratorium on CO2 direct air capture facilities
Contract gravel hauling bid award to Knife River Corporation
Development Activity (3)
Telecommunications tower, Section 36 T135N R82W
Infrastructure
County Road H improvements
Infrastructure
Sweetbriar Ridge replacement
Infrastructure
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
Morton County lifted its moratorium on carbon dioxide direct air…
Commercial Demand
A data center ordinance is advancing through Morton County, with…
Infrastructure
County road bidding is competitive (five bidders on Sweetbriar Ridge,…
Who Spoke (7)
On the record: the chair, a commissioner, and 3 staff members.
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