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Consultants brief commission on Land Development Code rewrite focused on downtown standards and predictability
Summary
Consultants and community development staff updated commissioners on Module 2 of the Land Development Code rewrite: downtown-specific standards, mobility/connectivity rules, environmental protections, parking flexibility, and a new emphasis on street trees and user‑friendly illustrations; staff plan broader public outreach before returning with module 3 and a consolidated draft.
City consultants and Community Development staff presented Module 2 of a rewrite to Bismarck’s Land Development Code on Sept. 23, saying the work is intended to implement the Together 2045 comprehensive plan and make zoning and subdivision rules more predictable and user‑friendly.
Jenny Baker and Mary Madden (consultants) told the commission that Module 2 focuses on development standards — how buildings locate on lots, parking, site design and related requirements — while…
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