Consultants outline draft land development code: downtown subdistricts, connectivity, trees and parking flexibility

Sep 24, 2025

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.

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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).

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