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Module 2: Development Standards and Subdivision Design Standards

This is the public draft of Module 2 of Bismarck's updated Land Development Code. This installment contains development standards, which describe requirements for how developments must look, including site and building design outside of Downtown, parking, landscaping, open space and improvement requirements. The installment also includes an updated chapter on Subdivision Design (subdivision procedures to be included in Module 3: Administration and Proceures). 
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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:55AM on page 83

What about when a vehicle is in motion? I am seeing a lot of these around town for businesses and advertising.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:54AM on page 81

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:54AM on page 81

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:54AM on page 79

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:53AM on page 77

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:53AM on page 74

There are permanent seasonal/holiday lights now. Does this still apply? Who determines if it creates glare/light trespass?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:51AM on page 73

Who defines/determines this and how is it calculated?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:50AM on page 71

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:50AM on page 71

Watering years/sprinkler systems allowed? We have seen many failures around town where watering is the primary culprit. Need to be cautious and refer to geotechnical report.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:48AM on page 69

I recommend caution with this.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:47AM on page 69

What does maintenance look like that would not have an adverse impact on the wetland?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:46AM on page 69

wetland mitigation projects take 5-7 years to prove full restoration.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:45AM on page 68

WOTUS - Wetland edge is jurisdictional and buffer is outside of jurisdiction is not. have a hard time accepting this as being something that is needed.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:44AM on page 68

List? What if in or near someone's yard? Yard grasses acceptable?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:34AM on page 67

What is the buffer width and how is it established?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:33AM on page 67

Who defines? USACE/WOTUS? NWI? Scientist?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:33AM on page 67

I am concerned about this section. There is already massive regulatory compliance when it comes to wetlands through the USACE. Adding another layer of complexity/regulation is difficult to accept for our clients.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:31AM on page 64

Is fence considered the same as a security/privacy wall? In all zoning districts?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:30AM on page 63

only arterial?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:30AM on page 63

Suggestion
14-7?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:29AM on page 63

What about geotechnical reasons (costco for example) and safety to prevent falling from retaining wall?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:28AM on page 63

Barbed wire portion considered ornamental? or the top of barbed wire at max fence height?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:26AM on page 62

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:26AM on page 62

Suggestion
drive aisle on private property should still be allowed. will be difficult to do this on some properties.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:25AM on page 60

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:23AM on page 58

Will be helpful.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:22AM on page 55

This could prove to be difficult in some situations.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:22AM on page 55

Where?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:21AM on page 54

Question
What will be the governing? Required Islands or Required Parking spaces? What will happen when both can't be met due to the other.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 10:20AM on page 51

Why is this needed and where does it benefit?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:59AM on page 51

I may be mistaken, but were the sidewalks allowed to go right to the property line in all zoning districts or was there a buffer is some instances?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:48AM on page 47

Utilities have allowed trees and shrubs if we can show that at maturity, they are within safe distance from the lines. I interpret that you are saying the same thing here but want to make sure that plantings will still be allowed if not interfering.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:45AM on page 47

I see this being unsafe as when they are planted they are not mature and will be blocking sight for some time.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:42AM on page 47

Is the word partial needed?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:42AM on page 47

How would have this looked/been differently for the Cottonwood R-10 to RM-10 rezoning request if this was in effect?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:39AM on page 39

be

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:39AM on page 39

I am concerned about these spacing standards and that there will instances where this will not work well. Hoping justification to the City Engineer or Planning Director will allow for variances.

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:17AM on page 37

Suggestion
Choose "developer" or "applicant".

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:17AM on page 37

Suggestion
Choose "developer" or "applicant".

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:15AM on page 31

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:14AM on page 31

Suggestion
Can "Agricultural recreation" be defined?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:13AM on page 31

Question
There are many religious institutions around town that have a primary and overflow parking lot that is not paved. What trigger when the city require the overflow to be paved? Applies to all zoning except DT?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:08AM on page 26

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:08AM on page 24

Nothing for this use?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:07AM on page 23

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:07AM on page 23

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:07AM on page 21

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ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:05AM on page 19

Does this match or is clarified in the zoning heights/tables?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:03AM on page 18

Is this the max height allowed per zoning or is this max height of the actual adjacent residential structure?

ncullen Apr 15 2026 at 9:02AM on page 18

Can you clarify what happens if the "impact lot" is constructed first? I like the clarification in the buffer yards section 14-14-10-3-b.
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