Bismarck Land Development Code

The City of Bismarck has launched an effort to overhaul Title 14, the City's current zoning code regulations, to create a Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC is the set of regulations that guide how development should occur in our community. It is also one of the primary tools used to implement Bismarck Together 2045—the comprehensive plan for the City of Bismarck.

Overarching goals for the LDC update include:

  • Establishing a simpler and more consistent set of development procedures
  • Identifying opportunities to achieve City goals related to housing, economic development, transportation, natural resource management, and other community priorities   
  • Making the ordinance more user-friendly, searchable, and easy to understand
  • Creating more predictable development outcomes

 

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LATEST NEWS

Opportunities for Input

Review and comment on the Land Development Code Issues Assessment through October 21!

LDC Issues Assessment

Upcoming Events

There will be more opportunities to share your ideas over the next year. Join the project mailing list to receive updates about future meetings and input opportunities!

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New Documents/Resources

Bismarck marked its 100th year of planning and zoning this year.  Visit the Zoning in Bismarck - 100 Years StoryMap to learn more about how development within the city has been shaped by zoning ordinances.  

LDC UPDATE PROCESS

Project Orientation

May 2024

  • Project Orientation
  • Public Involvement Plan
  • Character Analysis

Code Assessment

June - September 2024

  • Code Assessment
  • Character Analysis

Draft LDC (3 Installments)

October 2024 - Sept 2025

  • Districts & Uses
  • Development Standards
  • Administration & Procedures
  • Full LDC

LDC Full Draft Adoption

October - December 2025

  • Public Review LDC
  • Revised LDC to Adoption
  • Final LDC
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Questions or comments may be directed to:

City of Bismarck Community Development Department

Community Development Department Website

planning@bismarcknd.gov

701-355-1840

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The LDC update is a major undertaking that will require input from and collaboration among a wide range of community interests. The entire community is invited to participate! Sign up to receive e-mail updates about the LDC update process, including drafts of the document when they are made available.

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