The City of Bismarck Planning Department will hold two community input opportunities in March and April for the adoption of a new Land Development Code. A complete draft of the code will be available for public review and input.
In the fall of 2024, the City of Bismarck 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 the community.
In an effort to spread awareness of the project and gather input from community residents, city staff and their consultants have attended several community events and held several engagement opportunities including the Coffee with a Planner events in October and November 2025. “We want to make it easier for people to share their thoughts on this project by providing as many opportunities for discussion as possible,” said Planning Director Daniel Nairn.
To keep the community dialogue going for this project, Planning Department staff will be holding two evening open house-style input opportunities March 11 and April 15. These meetings will be held prior to the formal public hearing with the Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission to allow a more informal and interactive setting.
The Land Development Code includes standards for zoning, subdivision of land, parking, landscaping, outdoor lighting, land preservation, downtown design, and many other topics that will influence how the City grows and develops in the future.
March 11, 2026
- Bismarck Public Works, 601 S. 26th Street in the Waterworks West Conference Room/Landfill East Conference Room
- 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
April 15, 2026
- Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, 515 N. 5th Street in Meeting Room A
- 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
“This project is a once-in-a generation opportunity,” said Nairn. “We want to make sure it reflects our community priorities both now and for in the future.”
Questions or comments regarding this project may be directed to the Planning Department at 701-355-1840 or by email.