Rezone near Dakota Dome to R-3 residential
Summary
The property owner wants to build apartments on lots currently zoned single-family residential, next to land owned by USD (which is exempt from city zoning). The rezone is the key that unlocks apartment construction there.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct city cost; future development would add to the property tax base.
The property owner gains the ability to build apartments, and future tenants gain housing near USD.
No opposition was voiced; the lone nearby R-1 single-family property remains an island of lower-density zoning.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Agendas, Packets and Minutes (Regular) - Sep 21, 2026
Coyote Den LLC wants 3.8 acres near the Dakota Dome rezoned from single-family R-1 to higher-density R-3, likely for apartments with amenities. It advanced on first reading and gets a second reading October 5. The fire department wants guaranteed emergency access worked into future site plans.
Planning & Zoning Commission (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
The property owner wants to build apartments on lots currently zoned single-family residential, next to land owned by USD (which is exempt from city zoning). The rezone is the key that unlocks apartment construction there.
Related development
Coyote Den LLC rezone — 1024 and 1030 N. University Street
If it passes second reading October 5, higher-density housing could rise on land surrounded by USD's Wellness Center, Dome, and sports facilities — though fire access design still needs to be worked out.
Rezone Lot M-3 and M-1, SE ¼ NE ¼, 13-92-52 (Ordinance 1576)
The rezoning would allow apartment construction on land currently limited to single-family homes, in an area surrounded by university property.
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