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Williston approves first reading to clarify Williston Square core-area uses; rezones Energy Center lots contingent on second reading
Summary
On March 10, 2026, the Williston Board of City Commissioners approved first reading of Ordinance 1176 to clarify permitted uses in the Williston Square Core Area Subdistrict and approved a rezoning of Lots 4–6 in the Energy Center subdivision contingent on Ordinance 1176’s second reading; both votes were 4–0.
The Williston Board of City Commissioners approved the first reading of Ordinance 1176 on March 10, 2026, a zoning amendment to clarify permitted and prohibited uses in Section F (Core Area Subdistrict) of the Williston Square Planned Unit Development. Kent Jarcik, city planner, described the amendment as a way to encourage mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development in the core area.
Separately, the board approved rezoning Lots 4, 5 and 6 of the Energy Center Subdivision from the Business Overlay District to the Mixed-Use Core Area Subdistrict contingent on the second reading and passage of Ordinance 1176. Citizen Mason White asked what specific development would be enabled and what public benefits would justify the rezoning. President Klug responded that the rezoning is tied to development of a hockey arena and associated amenities and described it as a partnership among the city, parks and recreation, private fundraisers and the county via a quality-of-life sales tax share.
Jarcik told commissioners the core-area overlay is intended to support complementary retail, recreational and residential uses and to produce a “destination” effect with higher pedestrian volumes. The public hearing received no other comments. Commissioner Bekkedahl moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1176; the motion carried 4–0. The rezoning for Lots 4–6 was approved by motion contingent on the second reading of Ordinance 1176.
Because both actions are contingent on a subsequent formal reading, final adoption of the ordinance is pending. The rezoning will take effect only after Ordinance 1176 completes the normal adoption process.
