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Consultants outline draft land development code: downtown subdistricts, connectivity, trees and parking flexibility
Summary
Consultants and city staff presented modules of a comprehensive land development code update, emphasizing downtown subdistricts, mobility and connectivity standards, a stronger street‑tree requirement, new outdoor lighting and sensitive‑lands protections, and flexible parking standards; a consolidated draft will be posted for review.
City consultants and staff presented progress on a comprehensive update to Bismarck’s land development code at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Sept. 24, describing module 2 (development standards) and a downtown‑focused module (1.5).
Consultants Jenny Baker (Clarion Associates) and Mary Madden described objectives to translate the Together 2045 comprehensive plan into clearer regulatory standards. Key elements highlighted include downtown subdistricts and form‑based…
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