Zoning & land use in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
209 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most zoning & land use activity
- Mandan, ND (70)
- Fargo, ND (46)
- Williston, ND (31)
- Jamestown, ND (21)
- Billings County, ND (21)
- Ward County, ND (7)
- McKenzie County, ND (5)
- Wahpeton, ND (4)
- Traill County, ND (2)
- Ramsey County, ND (1)
- Harwood, ND (1)
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Jamestown Finance & Legal Committee to discuss city sales tax and 2027 budget hearing
The Finance & Legal Committee will discuss a city sales tax and an amendment to Ordinance 25.5. The body will also consider a public hearing date for the 2027 General and Special Funds budget. Other committees will address Civic Center signage and advertising policies.
Fargo City Commission to consider infrastructure tax and multiple bid awards
The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding a sales and use tax for infrastructure capital improvements. The body will also conduct public hearings on zoning changes, alcoholic beverage licenses, and Renaissance Zone rehabilitation projects.
Commission reviews 2027 budget, pipeline permits, and I-94 truck parking grant
The Billings County Commission will discuss road issues with Pat Lavelle, consider tax and zoning matters including ARW and pipeline permits, and hear the SWDHU budget from Sherri Adams. The commission will also review department budget requests for 2027 and consider a Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution and a…
City Commission discusses wastewater design and landfill excavation projects
The City Commission will consider several construction and infrastructure items including a wastewater treatment facility and a landfill cell excavation project. The meeting also includes a second consideration for a zone change regarding the School District 8th Addition.
City Commission discusses infrastructure, public health grants, and city appointments
The City Commission will consider various consent agenda items including property tax exemptions, ordinance amendments, and contract approvals. The regular agenda includes a public hearing for the Cottagewood First Addition plat and recommendations for several city leadership roles.
Jamestown Council to consider rezoning 2601 4th Ave SW to industrial
The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading to change the zoning of a property at 2601 4th Ave SW from residential to limited industrial. The body will also discuss establishing a new Light and Signal Utility Fee and fund.
City committees discuss zoning changes, sidewalk ordinances, and property sales
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider gaming permits, a loan agreement for Buffalo Manor Apartments, and a property purchase price. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will review updates to the city's Active Transportation map and a rezoning request for industrial use.
Planning and Zoning Commission to review plats and zoning updates
The Commission will consider final plat applications for School District 8th Addition and Lakewood Commercial Park 7th Addition. The meeting also includes a discussion on Zoning Code Updates.
City Commission discusses bond reallocations, liquor licenses, and zoning changes
The commission will consider several public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses and property rezoning for Lost Creek First Addition. Key business includes reallocating $1.5 million in bond proceeds to facility projects and selecting a proposal for the Convention Center.
Commission will consider major subdivision application for Western Heritage area
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation's application for a major subdivision west of the Little Missouri River, proposing Recreational and Commercial districts within the Medora ETZ. The board will also consider amendments to zoning regulations for industrial water depots…
Mandan City Commission to consider preliminary plat for Keidels South Heart Terrace
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for Keidels South Heart Terrace 5th Addition. The body will also review a salary study report and an emergency water main replacement at 14th St NE and Collins Avenue.
Commission to vote on HUD housing plan and $440k water contract
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including developer agreements, zoning ordinance amendments, and multiple contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2026 HUD Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs, along with construction updates.
Commission to discuss 2027 budget direction and annual COLA
The Billings County Commission will discuss the 2027 budget direction and annual cost-of-living adjustments. The meeting includes a public hearing for the County Board of Tax Equalization and discussions regarding a land swap with the National Park Service.
County commission to approve hires, bills, and liquor license
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes, bills, and warrants for the May 19 meeting. The board will also vote on hiring a Highway Department Superintendent, approving a liquor license for Naastad Acres, and signing a resolution for Eldorado Township flood plain zoning.
Second reading of zone change for School District 8th Addition
The Mandan City Commission will consider second reading of Ordinance 1485, a zone change for School District 8th Addition, along with first reading of two other ordinances. They will also decide on special use permits for two properties, a memorandum of understanding between BSC Campus Police and Mandan Police, and…
Council to consider zoning change from residential to industrial for Uncle Bob's subdivision
The council will hold first reading of an ordinance to rezone Lot 5 at 2601 4th Ave SW from R1 (residential) to M1 (industrial). They will also consider resolutions for a special assessment district and developer's agreement for Ski Son Development, a pilot bike lane project on 8th Ave NE, and a public safety salary…
Commission to consider three special use permits and a tabled plat/zone change
The Mandan Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permits and a tabled preliminary plat and zone change. The special use permits are for properties at 2264 Sunny Road S and 210 5th Avenue NW. The tabled item is Keidels South Heart Terrace 5th Addition, carried over from the April 27…
Mandan officials to review zoning code revisions
A possible quorum of Mandan City Commissioners and Planning & Zoning Commissioners will meet to review updates and final comments on the Mandan Zoning Code revisions.
Commission to consider rezoning Roseland Subdivision lot from agricultural to commercial
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change for Lot 5 of Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial, and on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel. They will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 1179 to amend single-family dwelling definitions…
City Commission to consider zoning changes and approve liquor licenses
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing on two preliminary plats and consider a striping project bid. The body will also approve gaming site authorizations, liquor license applications, and a retirement plan amendment.
Committee to consider $2.6M cost-share for sludge filter press project
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider a $2,600,400 cost-share amendment for the Lime Sludge Filter Press & Recycle/Reuse Project, along with a taxicab license, Renaissance Zone incentives, chicken permits, and a special use permit for a Compassion Center dispensary. The Building, Planning & Zoning Committee will…
Vote on variance for accessory structure at 715 Evergreen Cir
The Board of Adjustment will decide on a variance request to allow an accessory structure in the front yard at 715 Evergreen Cir NW. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
First reading of ordinance amending dwelling definitions and manufactured home requirements
The City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1179, which amends definitions for single-family dwellings to allow mono-pitch and multi-pitched roofs with a minimum 3:12 pitch and requires manufactured units to meet HUD code standards from 1994 or newer. The agenda also includes requests for public…
Architectural review for self-storage facility and Centre Inc proposal
The Mandan Architectural Review Commission will consider two proposals at this meeting: a self-storage facility at 4215 Old Red Trail NW and a revisited proposal from Centre Inc at 100 6th Ave SE. The commission may vote on design or compliance with architectural standards.
Planning Commission to consider zone change for commercial use at 2601 4th Ave SW
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed zone change from R1 Residential to C2 Commercial at 2601 4th Ave SW, along with a related future land use amendment. They will also hear a minor subdivision plat for Champ Addition at 1821 3rd Ave SW and a lot combination at 1009 8th Ave SE. The meeting…
Police chief appointment, $5.6M road contract, fire training land purchase
The City Commission will vote on appointing a new police chief and consider a consent agenda with over $9 million in construction contracts, including a $5,666,676 road improvement bid and a $1,864,164 road project award. Other items include purchasing property at 115 and 107 31st Street South for a fire department…
Public hearing to vote on temporary-use zoning amendments
The Billings County Commission will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2026 to consider approving or denying several amendments to the Billings County Zoning Resolution No. 1. The amendments update the definition of temporary use and add or revise conditional‑use permit provisions for agricultural, recreational…
Billings County Commission to review land swap and election pay
The Commission will discuss a land swap request between TRPL and the National Park Service. The body will also consider increasing election worker pay to $25 per hour and open bids for Kubas Scoria.
Mandan City Commission discusses gaming authorizations and library design services
The City Commission will consider several items including gaming site authorizations, liquor license applications, and a setback variance. The body will also discuss selecting a consultant for the Waste Water Treatment Plant Project.
City to consider infrastructure development for 11th Ave SW including special assessment district
The council will hold public hearings on amendments to animal cruelty, criminal trespass, and fire protection codes. They will consider resolutions for the 11th Ave SW infrastructure project, including stormwater, water, sewer, and street work, as well as a special assessment district. Consent agenda items include a…
Commission to review shop condos and storage unit proposal
The Architectural Review Commission will meet to discuss three new building proposals. The body will review plans for commercial and residential additions and new construction within the city.
Commission to consider zone change and preliminary plat for School District 8th Addition
The Mandan Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five land-use items, including a setback variance, a final plat, and two preliminary plats with zone changes. They will also consider approval of the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes. The most consequential items are the preliminary plat and zone…
Commission to consider preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition
The city commission will vote on a preliminary plat and zone change for Meadowlands Third Addition, converting a mobile home park to a mobile home subdivision. It will also consider a special use permit for shop condos in Seibel Subdivision, and review bids for sidewalk and striping projects. Consent items include a…
Wahpeton Council approves SPARC location and $100,267 sealcoat project
The City Council decided on the placement of the Southern Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (SPARC) and approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts. The body also addressed local sales tax compliance and upcoming election details.
Planning & Zoning to review Medora redevelopment and cell tower variance
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land-use applications and zoning ordinance amendments. The board will recommend approvals or denials for construction projects in Medora and Fryburg, as well as updates to regulations for water depots and temporary commercial uses.
Review regulations for temporary uses, mobile food units, transient merchants
The Billings County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a work session to review and discuss regulation and amendment proposals regarding temporary uses, mobile food units, and transient merchants. No action or decisions will be made at this session.
Williston City Commission to consider flood hazard and elevation ordinances
The Board of City Commissioners will hold second readings for two ordinances regarding flood hazard and elevation compliance. The body will also conduct public hearings for alcoholic beverage licenses and open bids for city equipment and infrastructure projects.
Commission considers petition to change number of county commissioners
The Billings County Commission will review a petition regarding the number of commissioners and discuss a beer and liquor license for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The body will also address insurance renewals and road improvements for Roughrider State Park.
Ward County Commission to review zoning amendments and $470,680 in bills
The Board of County Commissioners will consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and a fee change recommendation. The body will also review pay amendments, tax roll adjustments, and several infrastructure projects. The meeting includes the approval of regular and HS Zone bills.
Mandan City Commission discusses street improvements and highway projects
The City Commission will review several infrastructure items including street improvement districts and the Memorial Highway project. The meeting includes discussions on water treatment, gaming site authorizations, and various budget transfers.