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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Upcoming Events

Join us in March to discuss the full draft of Bismarck's Land Development Code!

Land Development Code Open House

March 11, 2026 | 4-7 p.m.

Bismarck Public Works

601 S 26th Street | Bismarck, ND 

Opportunities for Input

We want to hear from you! Click here to learn more about Bismarck's land development process!

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Documents & Resources

Click here to access a variety of documents, maps, and resources related to the Land Development Code update.

Proposed Zoning Map

Click here to view the proposed zoning map as part of the Land Development Code update. 

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 - February 2026

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

LDC Full Draft Adoption

March-May 2026

  • Public Review LDC
  • Revised LDC to Adoption
  • Final LDC
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Contact Us

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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