It’s not flashy, but it’s a big deal. After six years of work, Dallas just rewrote its parking code for the first time in decades—eliminating outdated parking mandates across much of the city. The 14-1 council vote means fewer arbitrary requirements, more[...]
Tag: Zoning & Planning
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We Can’t Solve the Housing Crisis While Making Infill This Hard
All across North America, small developers are trying to help solve the housing crisis one modest project at a time — but the system often stops them before they can even begin. Cary Westerbeck, an architect and infill developer in Bothell, Washington[...]
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A last-ditch effort to reform Minnesota zoning fails in Senate committee
Minnesota lawmakers had a chance to ease the housing crunch by trimming red tape—but that window just slammed shut. A bipartisan push to reform zoning rules and make housing easier to build fell apart in the Senate, blocked by a mix of[...]
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City of Minot Planning Commission | May 6, 2025
The City of Minot’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be linked below and livestreamed via the city’s Youtube channel. Any persons requiring special accommodation is asked to contact[...]
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How zoning quietly reshaped the world
Most people don’t think about zoning unless they’re fighting city hall—or trying to open a café in the wrong part of town. But zoning quietly shapes nearly everything around us: where we live, how we get to work, what our neighborhoods look[...]
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Comment period opens on proposed 25,000-cow dairy’s environmental permit near Hillsboro
A dairy with 25,000 cows doesn’t just raise eyebrows—it raises questions. North Dakota’s largest proposed dairy, planned by Minnesota-based Riverview near Hillsboro, is now open for public comment. Concerns range from manure management and water use to transparency and timing. While supporters[...]
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ND farm towns prepare for life with new animal feedlot law
Starting next year, North Dakota will have a new law in place that covers local zoning restrictions for animal feedlots. The bill’s passage follows a spirited debate about the presence of industrial agriculture in small towns. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed a bill drafted in[...]
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Landowners, local governments lose power struggle over power lines
A debate over power and proximity came to a head in the North Dakota Senate this week. Lawmakers narrowly approved a bill giving the state authority to override local zoning rules for electrical transmission lines—despite opposition from landowners and a committee’s recommendation[...]
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North Dakota Senate concurs on military zones measure, New Government Committee Created
A plan to create “impact zones” around North Dakota’s military bases is headed to the governor’s desk. The Senate gave final approval to SB 2398 on Wednesday, backing a new committee to review nearby development and protect base missions. The zones will[...]
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Local versus state zoning for transmission lines debated at North Dakota Legislature
North Dakota landowners complained about eroding property rights and advocated for local government control Friday as they testified against a bill to take zoning decisions for electrical transmission lines away from local governments and give them to the state. An Otter Tail[...]
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‘Heavy-handed’ and ‘confusing,’ Grand Forks explores rule changes for nonconforming properties
For decades, Grand Forks’ zoning rules have made it difficult for some property owners to sell, maintain, or improve their homes—especially in the city’s older, more affordable neighborhoods. Now, officials are considering an update to the nonconformity code, aiming for a more[...]
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Denver Is Tired of Subsidizing Parking (and why it matters in Minot)
Denver’s housing crisis isn’t about parking—it’s about people. As the city grows, officials are rethinking outdated parking mandates that drive up costs and stall development. By removing these rigid requirements, Denver hopes to make housing more affordable and flexible, allowing developers to[...]
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Northern North Dakota farmers push back on bill that would allow study of nuclear waste
As North Dakota lawmakers explore nuclear energy, a familiar challenge looms—what to do with the waste. Senate Bill 2159, which removes restrictions on nuclear waste research, passed the Senate with little opposition but is now facing pushback from farmers and environmental groups.[...]
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Minnesota Lawmakers Push Housing Reforms to Address Shortage
Minnesota’s housing crisis is pushing lawmakers to take another run at zoning reform. A bipartisan group has introduced bills that would make it easier to build duplexes, townhomes, and apartments by limiting city restrictions that developers say drive up costs. Local governments,[...]
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Grand Forks pursuing planning commission changes to include military presence
Decisions about land use in Grand Forks may soon have a new voice at the table: the Grand Forks Air Force Base. In response to state legislation aimed at protecting military installations from development conflicts, local leaders are exploring ways to add[...]
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Sen. Jeff Barta outlines revisions to military compatibility commission bill during committee hearing
As North Dakota weighs the future of development near its military bases, a proposed **military compatibility commission** aims to set clear rules for projects in these sensitive areas. Sen. Jeff Barta, the bill’s sponsor, sees it as a way to increase transparency[...]