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County Approves Two Tentative Maps as Mountain Falls Buildout Nears Halfway Point
Summary
Commissioners approved two tentative residential subdivision maps for Mountain Falls totaling 425 lots and heard a developer update on backbone sewer installation and upcoming subdivision plans; staff and commissioners stressed traffic, drainage and water coordination.
The board approved two tentative subdivision maps for the Mountain Falls master‑planned community on Oct. 15, advancing 425 proposed single‑family lots across two parcels in Planning Area 9.
Tanny Engineering and Mountain Falls LLC presented maps for 174 lots on 36.31 acres and 251 lots on 43.16 acres. Planning staff said all proposed lot sizes comply with the recorded development agreement and that state agency approvals (including NDEP) remain pending before final map submittal.
Developer Mark Dunford (Bruin Capital/Addivant Management) reported backbone infrastructure work, including a 1.5‑mile sewer line on Heritage Drive and progress toward an additional subdivision and a separate 246‑lot parcel. Planning and public works staff emphasized traffic and drainage coordination with NDOT and the Mountain Falls development agreement, which sets off‑site improvement triggers as density increases.
Public comment raised traffic and ingress/egress concerns for Cass and Mance roads, school‑district impacts and fire response coverage. Public Works Director Tom Bowling and planning staff said required off‑site improvements and traffic studies will be enforced as development phases advance and that Mountain Falls has recorded roughly 1,500 home closings to date — about halfway to the approved buildout under the agreement.
Commissioners voted to approve both tentative maps and instructed staff to continue coordinating with state agencies and district stakeholders before final approval actions.
