Morton County Commission, September 10, 2026
Approved: Land Use Code Section 5-310 data center specific use standards, 4-1
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The Morton County Commission approved 95% of 151 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Paul Tokach (1 of 46 recorded votes).
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On September 10, 2026, Bismarck approved Land Use Code Section 5-310 data center specific use standards (4-1).
The Morton County Commission approved the Lydia, Maple Grove, and Monzelowski short-form subdivisions, each with an accompanying zoning map amendment from agricultural to residential, all on unanimous voice votes.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- September 10, 2026
- Decisions
- 9 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-1
Projects in this meeting (5)
Each is its own project; some span multiple hearingsLand Use Code Section 5-310 data center specific use standards
Approved 4-1Monzelowski Subdivision
ApprovedLydia Subdivision
ApprovedRoadway setback table correction arterial 150 to 135 feet
ApprovedMaple Grove Subdivision
ApprovedFree sample: decision 1 of 9
Lydia Subdivision final plat and rezoning ag to residential
Final plat of short-form subdivision known as Lydia Subdivision in the SE quarter of section 4, township 139 North, range 82 West, about 1.75 miles northwest of the Mandan truck stop, breaking off one residential lot with an existing residential structure (third buildable lot in the corridor), plus a zoning map amendment from agricultural to residential. Applicant setting aside 75 feet of right-of-way for the Fringeria Road master plan arterial.
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Key Decisions (9)
Lydia Subdivision final plat and rezoning ag to residential
Maple Grove Subdivision final plat and rezoning ag to residential
Monzelowski Subdivision final plat and rezoning ag to residential
Land Use Code Section 5-310 data center specific use standards
Roadway setback table correction arterial 150 to 135 feet
Bills and payroll approval
Out-of-state travel approval for ASA Nicholas DeQuisto
Policy 400-007 meeting procedures for chair/vice chair absence
Fair Board associate member appointments
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Development Activity (4)
Lydia Subdivision
Residential
Maple Grove Subdivision
Residential
Monzelowski Subdivision
Residential
Glen Ullin area ethanol plant
Industrial
Market Signals (6)
Infrastructure
Morton County has an active moratorium on data centers and…
Commercial Demand
No data center application has yet been submitted to Morton…
Commercial Demand
An ethanol plant application has been received near Glen Ullin…
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Who spoke
16 distinct speakers; 8 identified names.
All speaker roles: 1 Unknown, 6 Public, 2 Attorney, 1 Chair, 4 Commissioner, 1 Staff, 1 Clerk.
Identified name roles: 1 Chair, 4 Commissioner, 1 Staff, 1 Clerk, 1 Attorney.
Speaker sample: Natalie Pierce, Staff.
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Zoning terms (16)
116 recorded timestamps
- motion to approve (3 timestamps)
- subdivision (12 timestamps)
- residential (9 timestamps)
- land use (21 timestamps)
- zoning (31 timestamps)
- comprehensive plan (6 timestamps)
Decision moments (9)
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