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.
402 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
- Burleigh County, ND (91)
- Mandan, ND (76)
- Jamestown, ND (58)
- Fargo, ND (46)
- Billings County, ND (43)
- Williston, ND (34)
- Dunn County, ND (10)
- Wahpeton, ND (9)
- Stanley, ND (8)
- Traill County, ND (7)
- Ward County, ND (7)
- Ramsey County, ND (5)
Latest matching meetings
Commission finalizes $11.9M in special assessments for six Bismarck improvement districts
The Burleigh County Special Assessment Commission is holding a public hearing to determine the benefit and assess costs for six improvement districts. The agenda covers the construction of storm sewers, new street pavement, and resurfacing projects across various neighborhoods. If no objections are raised, the…
Bismarck City Commission to hold public hearing on 2027 budget
The Bismarck City Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on the 2027 city budget, several zoning and ordinance changes, and contracts for services like snow removal and health insurance. The agenda includes many routine consent items, such as approving minutes, personnel…
Mandan architectural panel to review Main St painting, new land use code
The Mandan Architectural Review Commission will meet to approve July minutes, discuss a painting project at 1006 E Main St, and review a new land use code. The agenda includes no other substantive items.
Board of Adjustment to hold public hearing regarding 5215 East Main Avenue
The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear public comments. The primary agenda item is a public hearing for an appeal of a notice and order regarding Barbie’s Neighborhood Subdivision.
Commission to vote on e-bike rules, tax changes, health plan
The Mandan City Commission is meeting to take final votes on several ordinances, including new rules for electric bicycles and micromobility devices, land use code changes, and sales tax provisions. They will also consider a 2027 health insurance plan design change and approve several licenses and permits, including…
Bismarck Commission to consider 2027 budget, annexation, zoning changes
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on the 2027 city budget, an annexation, and a zoning map amendment, and will consider several contracts and grants. The consent agenda includes items like the Event Center HVAC project, a liquor license, and various public works contracts. The regular agenda also…
Williston commissioners to vote on parking and landscaping zoning amendments
The Williston City Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine administrative items and several notable actions. The commission will consider second readings of two zoning ordinance amendments regarding off-street parking and landscaping requirements, and will open bids for a pickup truck for the…
City approves DWSRF loan application and amends zoning for parking and landscaping
The Williston City Commission will vote on a resolution to apply for a DWSRF loan and authorize bids for Hedderich’s Lot Park improvements. The meeting includes second readings for two zoning ordinances affecting off-street parking and landscaping requirements. Additionally, the commission will review 2026 water and…
Public hearing on Mandan Data Center Ordinance
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed Mandan Data Center Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the July 27, 2026 minutes. Public comments can be submitted via email before 3:30 p.m. on the meeting day.
Commission holds public hearings on five zoning map amendments and stormwater rules
The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five zoning map amendments and a stormwater management ordinance update. Staff recommends approving all five items. The commission will also consider approving a complete plat for the Paradise Commercial Center Addition.
Dunn County Commission to review road report, CUPs, and health plans
The Dunn County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and vouchers, and receiving reports from the road department, human services, and code administrator. They will also discuss conditional use permits, health option plans, and several new business items such…
Council to approve developer agreement and infrastructure contracts for Ski Son Development
The Jamestown City Council will hold a special meeting to vote on four resolutions. The primary focus is the approval of the Developer's Agreement and related engineering and construction contracts for the Ski Son Development-Buffalo Estates District #26-51. The council will also request a review of the James River…
County Commission to consider 2027 budget, zoning ordinance, Red River funding
The Ramsey County Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes and the agenda, hear a 2027 budget and fund request from Forward Devils Lake, receive an update from the county highway superintendent, and consider unfinished business including a zoning ordinance. New business includes a funding request…
Mandan City Commission to consider zoning code revisions and e-bike ordinance
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing on revisions to the Land Use and Zoning Code, and consider first readings of ordinances on electric bicycles/micromobility devices, land use code sections, and sales tax. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, monthly bills, a special event…
Council advances $49.3M recreation center plan after public hearing
The Wahpeton City Council held a joint meeting with the Park Board to hear Comstock Construction’s cost estimates for the Southern Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (SPARC), with two design options presented: $49.3 million and a scaled-down $32.4 million version. The council also approved a $2.3 million special…
Commission calls public hearing to rezone land for Paradise Valley Third Addition
The Bismarck City Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for the Paradise Valley Third Addition subdivision and on alcohol license and ordinance changes. The body will also approve funding for the Water Treatment Plant Expansion and accept the 2025 annual financial report. Additionally…
Williston commissioners to hold public hearings on two zone changes and parking/landscaping rules
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on two zone change applications and first readings of ordinances amending off-street parking and landscaping requirements. The commission will also consider setting a public hearing for the FY 2027 budget, approve various licenses and claims, and receive updates…
County to hold public hearing on North SNAG & Clear, consider zoning ordinance
The Ramsey County Commission will hold a public hearing on the North SNAG & Clear project, receive a financial update from Old National, and consider approving a zoning ordinance and a mileage reimbursement increase. The board will also discuss the 2027 budget and set a preliminary budget hearing for September 15…
City Commission to vote on 2027 budget and liquor license at August 4 meeting
The Mandan City Commission will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the 2027 annual budget ordinance, a new liquor license application, and a special use permit for a local property. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a street improvement district and updates on…
Commission to vote on 2027 budget and hear tax-exemption request
The Fargo City Commission will meet to conduct routine business including approving ordinances, contracts, and change orders, and will hold a public hearing on a property tax-exemption application for a biotech project at 342 42nd Street South. The body will also discuss the 2027 preliminary budget and receive updates…
Commission reviews 2027 preliminary budget and holds zoning hearings for Berg Acres and DCN additions
The Bismarck City Commission will review the city's 2027 preliminary budget and hold public hearings on three ordinances, including zoning changes for the Berg Acres Addition and DCN Addition. The consent agenda includes contract awards for the Bismarck Event Center lighting project and airport terminal expansion…
Williston City Commission to hold public hearing on Renaissance Zone extension
The Board of City Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a ten-year extension of the Renaissance Zone Program. The commission will also review the 2027 preliminary budget and consider several purchase agreements and zoning requests.
Commission to review shop condo proposal at 4723 29th St SE
The Mandan Architectural Review Commission will meet to discuss new business and review previous meeting minutes. The primary item for consideration is a proposal for shop condos.
Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Land Use and Zoning Code revisions
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss potential changes to the city's land use and zoning regulations. The session includes a public hearing to gather input on these revisions.
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.
Dunn County Commission to review preliminary budgets for multiple departments
The Board of County Commissioners will review preliminary budgets for various county offices and departments. The meeting includes a bid opening for 114th Ave. and a discussion on Wind Energy Ordinance Amendments.
Council to set bond limit, amend charter, ban kratom, raise fines
The Stanley City Council will hold a reorganization meeting, swear in officers, and appoint committee members. Key actions include a resolution setting a bond limit, first readings to amend the home rule charter, prohibit kratom sales, and raise Class B misdemeanor fines from $1,000 to $1,500. Several items tabled…
Renaissance Zone Authority reviews Title Team Parking Lot design
The Renaissance Zone Authority will hold a public hearing to review the design for the rehabilitation of the Title Team Parking Lot at 324 North Third Street. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including the approval of minutes and general public comment. Residents can submit written comments via email or appear via…
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.
Commission to vote on Northern Sky Second Addition annexation and review four public hearings
The Bismarck Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a final vote to approve the annexation of Northern Sky Second Addition Block 2. The body will also conduct public hearings on zoning map amendments and major subdivision final plats for DCN First Addition and Berg Acres Addition, as well as a special use permit for…
Commission approves multiple street and sewer improvement district contracts and zoning changes.
The Bismarck City Commission will vote on the creation and contracting of several street and sewer improvement districts, including SI 589, SI 590, SI 600, SI 602, SI 603, and SI 604. The body will also hold public hearings on two major subdivision final plats and associated zoning map amendments. Additionally, the…
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.
Council hears alley vacation petition; decision set for June 23
The Stanley City Council held a public hearing on June 22, 2026, to accept comments on a petition to vacate a portion of an alley in the Flatt Addition. No one opposed the vacation, and the council took no action at the hearing. A decision is scheduled for the special council meeting on June 23, 2026.
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…