Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Glacier Township, North Dakota

Glacier Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Erecting, constructing, structurally changing, or moving a nonagricultural structure inside Glacier Township, where Stutsman County has full zoning authority.

  • Agricultural buildings are excluded.
  • The application is made to the County Auditor, who may issue the permit and must inform the Zoning Administrator and Planning and Zoning Commission.
  • A permit cannot be issued if the proposed action would violate the ordinance.
  • If initially denied, the Zoning Administrator must inform the applicant within seven days; the applicant may seek a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing or reapply after changes.
  • Current building-permit fees are set by the Stutsman County Fee Schedule.

  “No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, make structural changes or move any structure, excluding agricultural buildings without first obtaining a Building Permit.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Glacier Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota, where Stutsman County has full zoning authority.

  • The county ordinance applies to unincorporated territory over which the Board of County Commissioners has jurisdiction.
  • The ordinance does not affect property within the zoning or subdivision authority of a township that has lawfully enacted regulations unless the township supervisors relinquish powers to the County.

  “Does County have full zoning authority for this township? [...] Glacier Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes”

Rules another office applies inside Glacier Township

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

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  On-site sewage treatment systems inside Glacier Township, Stutsman County, North Dakota.

  • Central Valley Health District serves Stutsman County, which includes Glacier Township.
  • The Environmental Health Department permits septic tanks, drainfields, seepage pits, holding tanks, and repairs or replacements of existing systems.
  • The department also provides inspections of existing septic systems.

  “The Environmental Health Department permits on-site sewage treatment systems (OSTS), commonly called septic systems.”

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.