Zoning-related pre-applications are required prior to formal review of applications for conditional use permits, temporary use permits, zoning amendments/zone changes variances, plats, minor subdivisions/major subdivisions and/or lot split reviews. Complete the pre-application form online or email a completed pre-application form to planning@co.williams.nd.us. A member of our staff will contact you by phone or email to … Continued
Land Use applications need to be submitted approximately 6 weeks prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in which it will be reviewed. Below is a schedule for 2024. For details of agenda items, please contact the Williams County Planning & Zoning Division. Application Deadline … Continued
A building permit is required when an individual intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, or change the occupancy of a building or structure. This includes but is not limited to: Any structural modifications Installation of modular and manufactured homes Garages and storage buildings, including pole barns Temporary housing unit or temporary office trailer Communications … Continued
The following documents are required when submitting a Building Permit Application: Parcel ID Number (PIN): 14-digit number unique to every parcel. Use this map or search this database to find your PIN. Project Valuation: Total cost of the project including materials and labor. This does not include the cost of the land. Legal Description: Township, … Continued
The minimum building permit fee is $75. Fees increase by: $4.00 per $1,000 in value up to $5,000,000 $1.00 per $1,000 in value above $5,000,000 If a commercial project plan review is required, then an additional 25% of the building permit fee is due for projects over $99,999. The maximum plan review fee is capped … Continued
Residential: Documents are required to be signed and sealed when the proposed project is beyond the prescriptive measures outlined in the current adopted addition of the International Residential Code. Commercial: Regardless of size, when structural work is proposed, commercial projects require that a North Dakota licensed engineer sign and seal the plans. Additionally, commercial projects in excess … Continued
Changes to an existing building permit require you to submit plans indicating what changes are being made. All changes must be approved by the Building Official.
Inspections can be requested online or by calling the Inspection Line at (701) 577-4576. Inspections are generally conducted between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm and are only conducted on buildings located on property within the County. If your building is located on property within a city’s limits, then you need to contact the city in … Continued
A building permit is deemed expired when no inspection has been requested for a period of 6 months. The permit does not expire as long as work is done and effort is made to complete the project.
Work exempt from a building permit includes: one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds and playhouses provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, fences under 8.5 feet in height, retaining walls under 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, … Continued
