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Module 1: Zoning Districts and Uses

Review and comment on proposed changes to Bismarck's zoning districts and land use regulations!

The first Module of the Bismarck Land Development Code (LDC) focuses on updates to the City's zoning districts and use regulations. This draft contains a combination of new content and content from existing Title 14 (Zoning) that was revised and formatted for the new LDC. Throughout the draft there are footnotes that describe the source section, significant changes, or commentary for many of the provisions that originated from the current Zoning Code.

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Chad Apr 3 2025 at 8:40AM on page 21

Suggestion

Disregard my previous comment here on residential building heights. I just read the measurement definition in Chapter 14-16 which calls for the mean height, which is more permissive. Consider changing the added minimal width in note (2) to 1-2' on each side.

Chad Apr 3 2025 at 7:57AM on page 21

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The 40' maximum may be an issue for many single family and multi family homes. A typical two story home has 9' walls with 2' trusses for a total wall height of about 22'. If the home is 70' wide/deep with a 6/12 roof pitch, the roof height would be18'6" with the overhang, putting it over the 40' maximum. My suggestion would be to bump the maximum height up to 45' for these residential areas. Also, taking 8' from the useable width of the side yards is too much for each additional foot of height when an average single family lot is about 80' wide.

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 7:35AM on page 150

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Does density include ROW for platting purposes, but not for site design?

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 7:31AM on page 131

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Should this be per duplex unit?

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 7:26AM on page 110

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Multi-family is not shown as a permitted use in RU in the 14-09 chart.

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 7:01AM on page 96

Question

Extended stay hotels/motels usually come with a kitchenette, and there are a few in operation in Bismarck. Can this be included?

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 6:58AM on page 96

Suggestion

Can the Campground category include cabins, yurts, etc.?

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 6:54AM on page 91

Question

Same question as two-family---Includes stacked triplexes? Shared floor/ceiling, rather than walls.

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 6:53AM on page 91

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Includes stacked two-units?

Landon Apr 2 2025 at 6:13AM on page 26

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How will the zoning between single family/two-family be differentiated? Or are both uses allowed throughout?

Jon Aisenbrey Apr 1 2025 at 4:39PM on page 82

Suggestion

Farming and ranching, plant nursery and live work should be permted in RRE. They can be big enough lots unless the 8.5 acres was a maximum size but i read it as a minimum.

Jon Aisenbrey Apr 1 2025 at 4:34PM on page 21

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25' is a challenge at any building with a truss width exceeding 60' and still maintain an acceptable pitch.

Jon Aisenbrey Apr 1 2025 at 4:32PM on page 21

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This should just be a lot coverage percentage formula, if you have a giant lot you should be able to have a giant shop or barn if you want. It should definately be greater then the RR designation.

Jon Aisenbrey Apr 1 2025 at 4:24PM on page 20

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RRE designation should be 5 acres in this category.

Landon Apr 1 2025 at 3:29PM on page 20

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Attached rowhouses are frequently 25'-30' wide, can this width be reduced?

Landon Apr 1 2025 at 3:27PM on page 17

Question

Is this setback referring to edge of water? Edge of concrete?

Landon Apr 1 2025 at 3:25PM on page 16

Question

Can "Patio" be defined? If it is landscaping blocks without a railing, would it be any different than a camper pad made of concrete extending all the way to a property line? Or expanding a driveway?