Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Edgeley, North Dakota

Edgeley’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Buildings or structures erected, added to, or structurally altered inside Edgeley city limits.

  • A permit must be issued by the zoning administrator before the work.
  • Applications require two scaled layout or plot copies with lot dimensions, building and accessory-building size and location, and other information necessary to enforce the ordinance.
  • The zoning administrator is the City Auditor.

  building permit fee: 25 USD

  “No building or structure shall be erected, added to or structurally altered until a permit therefore has been issued by the zoning administrator.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Land use and buildings erected, altered, extended, or changed in use inside Edgeley city limits.

  • The certificate must state compliance with Chapter 5.
  • It must be applied for with the building-permit application.
  • A temporary certificate may be issued for part of a building for no more than 30 days under Planning Commission rules.

  certificate issuance period after approved erection or alteration: <= 30 days

  “No land shall be occupied or used and no building hereafter erected, altered or extended shall be used or changed in use until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the zoning administrator, stating that the building or proposed use thereof complies with the provisions of this chapter.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Edgeley city limits.

  • Buildings, structures, premises, and land uses must conform to the regulations for the district shown on the official zoning map.

  “No building, structure or premises shall be use or occupied, and no building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, raised, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered except in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district, as shown on the official map, in which it is located.”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Zoning districts inside Edgeley city limits.

  • The official zoning map is on file in the City auditor's office.
  • Published use districts are R-1 Single Family Residential, R-2 Multi-Family Residential, and C Commercial.

  “The City is hereby divided into the following Use Districts to be known as: R-1 Single Family Residential District R-2 Multi-Family Residential District C Commercial Districts”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Private wastewater disposal systems inside Edgeley city limits where public sewer is unavailable.

  • System type, capacity, location, and layout must comply with North Dakota State Department of Health recommendations or regulations.
  • Additional requirements may be imposed by the local health officer.

  “A permit for a private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the superintendent.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Private wastewater disposal systems inside Edgeley city limits where public sewer is not available under § 6.0303(4).

  • The permit is ineffective until installation is complete to the superintendent's satisfaction.
  • No permit may issue unless the system meets North Dakota State Department of Health recommendations or regulations.
  • A septic tank or cesspool may not discharge to a natural outlet or ground surface.

  “Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 6.0303 (4), the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this article. 3. A permit for a private wastewater disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the superintendent.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Permitted private wastewater disposal systems inside Edgeley city limits.

  • Applicant must notify the superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection and before underground portions are covered.
  • The inspection must occur within 72 hours after the superintendent receives notice.

  inspection after notice: <= 72 hours

  “The superintendent shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 72 hours of the receipt of notice by the superintendent.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Private wastewater disposal inside Edgeley city limits.

  • Private wastewater systems are allowed only where public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under § 6.0303(4).
  • Outhouses, privies, and vaults constructed, built, or erected within the City are declared a nuisance.
  • Private system permits, final inspection, and compliance with State Department of Health recommendations or regulations are required.

  “Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of Section 6.0303 (4), the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of this article.”

• Well permitLimited

  Well water use for yard-water usage inside Edgeley city limits.

  • Private water hookups may not be used for residences; the ordinance states permits will be issued for well water use for yard water usage.

  “No private water hook ups are to be used. Permits will be issued for well water use for yard water usage.”

• Mandatory utility hookupWater and sewer (with conditions)

  Residential premises and occupied properties inside Edgeley city limits.

  • Residences must connect to City water facilities and mains; private water hookups are prohibited, although permits are issued for yard-water wells.
  • Occupied properties must connect to a public sanitary sewer when it is within 200 feet of the property line, following official notice.
  • The sewer connection is at the owner's expense and must occur within 30 days after official notice.

  public sewer availability distance: <= 200 feet (Measured from the property line under the North Dakota plumbing code) · sewer connection deadline after official notice: <= 30 days

  “It shall be unlawful for any person to use or occupy or permit to be used or occupied for residence purposes, any premises or building within the corporate limits of this City without first making or causing to be made proper connections with the City’s water facilities and mains.”

• Driveway accessRequired

  Construction, reconstruction, alteration, grading, or repair of a driveway inside Edgeley city limits.

  • No permit is required where work is performed by the City contractor.
  • Application goes to the City auditor and must state the work location, extent, and actual contractor.
  • Work must conform to City ordinances.

  “It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, grade or repair any public street, sidewalk, driveway, curbs or gutters without having first secured a permit therefore, unless said work is performed by the City contractor.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Chapter 5 building permits inside Edgeley city limits.

  • The $25 fee is paid when the approved layout or plot plan and permit are returned to the applicant.

  building permit fee: 25 USD

  “One copy of such layout or plot plan shall be returned when approved by the zoning administrator together with such permit to the applicant upon the payment of a fee of $25.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Building-permit applications inside Edgeley city limits.

  • Two scaled copies of a layout or plot are required, showing lot dimensions and precise building and accessory-building size and location.
  • Additional information may be required to enforce the ordinance.
  • A certificate-of-occupancy application is required before excavation or erection, alteration, or repair permit issuance.

  “There shall be submitted with all applications for building permits two copies of a layout or plot drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions of the lot to be built upon, the exact size and location on the lot of the building and accessory buildings to be erected and such other information as may be necessary to determine and provide for the enforcement of this ordinance.”

Rules another office applies inside Edgeley

Edgeley does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Minimum lot sizeSpecified

  Residential buildings in any Edgeley use district.

  • One-family and two-family residences require at least 7,500 square feet and 50 feet of lot width at the front building line.
  • Multi-family residences require at least 22,500 square feet and 150 feet of lot width at the front building line.

  one-family minimum lot area: >= 7500 sq ft · two-family minimum lot area: >= 7500 sq ft · multi-family minimum lot area: >= 22500 sq ft

  “1. One-family – not less than 7,500 sq. ft. 2. Two-family – not less than 7,500 sq. ft. 3. Multi-family – not less than 22,500 sq. ft.”

• SetbacksDistrict specific (with conditions)

  One-family, two-family, and multi-family districts inside Edgeley city limits.

  • One-family: front 20 feet from end of public right-of-way, sides 10 feet each, rear 30 feet.
  • Two-family: front 20 feet, sides 10 feet each, rear 40 feet.
  • Multi-family: front 20 feet, sides 30 feet each, rear 20 feet.

  “In one-family districts, there shall be: 1. A front yard of not less than 20 feet from the end of the public right-of-way. 2. A side yard on each side of not less than 10 feet. 3. A rear yard of not less than 30 feet.”

• Lot coverageDistrict specific (with conditions)

  Residential buildings in any Edgeley use district.

  • One-family and two-family floor-area ratios may not exceed 50 percent of lot area.
  • Multi-family floor-area ratio may not exceed 40 percent of lot area.

  one-family maximum floor area ratio: <= 50 percent of lot area · two-family maximum floor area ratio: <= 50 percent of lot area · multi-family maximum floor area ratio: <= 40 percent of lot area

  “1. One-family not over 50% of the lot area. 2. Two-family not over 50% of the lot area. 3. Multi-family not over 40% of the lot area.”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  R-1 Single Family Residential District inside Edgeley city limits.

  • A manufactured home unit must be installed on a permanent foundation or basement and is listed as a conditional use.

  “Conditional Uses 1. Hospitals and clinics excluding veterinary clinics. 2. Convalescent and nursing homes. 3. Condominiums and single family attached dwelling units. 4. Manufactured home units installed on a permanent foundation or basement.”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Allowed — R-2 Multi-Family Residential District inside Edgeley city limits.

    “Permitted Uses 1. Single Family detached and two family swelling units. 2. Multi-family swelling units. 3. Condominium and attached single family swelling units. 4. Manufactured homes installed on permanent foundations or basements.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Edgeley or LaMoure County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Construction by an owner inside Edgeley city limits.
• Inspections — Building construction inside Edgeley city limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Edgeley city limits.
• Building height — Buildings inside Edgeley city limits.
• Living in an RV — RV occupancy on private land inside Edgeley city limits.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.