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Appointed Boards and Commissions

About Williams County has several boards and commissions in which the public can apply for board seats and the Board of County Commissioners appoint members. For questions about Boards and Commissions, please contact Human Resources.

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2020 Homestead Credit Application

Contact NDSU Extension - Williams County

11/18/2020: Sheriff’s Office responds to report of an injured male

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2020 For more information, contact: Williams County Sheriff’s Office 701-577-7700 sheriff@co.williams.nd.us Sheriff’s Office responds to report of an injured male Williston, N.D, (November 18, 2020) – On November 17, 2020, at 11:25 am, the Williams County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 14000 block of Highway 2 for a report of...

Flammable/Combustible Bulk Storage Application

A Flammable/Combustible Bulk Storage Permit is required for the capacity to store 250 gallons or more of fuel, oil, gasoline, and/or petroleum products on a single parcel of property if the storage is an incidental use to a permitted or conditionally approved primary use. This permit is a non-transferable permit that is issued to a...

How can I make an open records request?

Open records requests can be made by contacting the Department that would have the information. If you are requesting information from a board or commission, or unsure of which Department the request applies to, then please contact the Communications Department. For more information about open records requests, visit the North Dakota Attorney General's website.

When is the next Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting?

A calendar of Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings can be found on the Meetings Portal.

How do I schedule a pre-application meeting with a planner?

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...

Where can I read the current Zoning Ordinance?

The Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations can be downloaded by clicking here. A physical copy is also available for the public to view at the Development Services office during regular business hours.

What if my property is zoned differently from the way I am now using it?

Zoning cannot be used to make a property owner stop using property as it was used before it was zoned. In a case where property is zoned differently from the way it is used, the current use is allowed to continue, and it is called a nonconforming use. For example, a business that is in...

Does my zoning district affect my taxes?

The zoning of your property does not affect or impact property taxes. Zoning determines the allowable uses of the property, but zoning itself does not factor into the property value assessment that determines property taxes.

How do I find the zoning district for my property?

Your property’s zoning district is indicated on the County’s GIS Zoning & Conditional Use Permits map. A color-coded legend can be viewed under Zoning by expanding the layers list. Any parcel of land that does not have a specific zoning district will be designated as Agricultural. For more information, contact the Planning and Zoning Division.

How do I obtain my Parcel ID Number (PIN)?

You can look up a Parcel ID Number (PIN) for any parcel in Williams County by using the Parcel Viewer Map or the iTax Property Tax system.

Planning & Zoning Division FAQs

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Williams County Comprehensive Plan 2035

Subdivision Exemption Application

Subdivision Application

What information is needed to apply for a building permit?

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,...

What types of buildings are exempt from a building permit review?

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,...

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