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

Burt Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Construction, erection, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or enlargement of a building or structure inside Burt Township, which is in Ward County Zoning District No. 2.

  • The permit is secured from the Ward County Board of County Commissioners.
  • The ordinance's building-permit provisions do not apply to farm buildings, including farm residential structures.
  • Fees are established by the County Commissioners and may be amended as the Board deems necessary.

  “As a prerequisite to construction, erection, reconstruction, alteration, repair or enlargement of any building or structure in said Zoning District No. 2, there shall be secured from the Board of County Commissioners a permit which will be known as a building permit. [...] The provisions of this resolution regarding "types of structures" and "building permits" Shall not apply to farm buildings including farm residential structures.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Burt Township, Ward County, North Dakota, which Ward County includes in its Zoning District No. 2.

  • Ward County, rather than Burt Township, administers the identified zoning district.
  • All land in the district is classified as a Rural Zone.
  • Agricultural and single-family residential uses are allowed as defined by the incorporated A-1, R-1, and R-2 provisions; other uses are prohibited unless allowed by a Special Use Permit or as a pre-existing nonconforming use.

  “NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Ward County that there be established Ward County Zoning District No. 2, which shall include all the following described lands: [...] Township 151-86 (Ryder Township) Township 154-84 (Burt Township) [...] A. Rural Zone - All lands described as included in this Resolution shall be classified as a "Rural Zone". Land within the Rural Zone may be used for agricultural, single-family residential purposes as defined and described in Ward County Zoning Resolution No. 6 under "A-1, Agricultural District"; "R-1 and R-2, Single Family Residence District". All other uses are prohibited except as may be allowed by Special Use Permit or as a pre- existing, non-conforming use as provided for in this Resolution.”

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Onsite sewage treatment systems inside Burt Township, Ward County, North Dakota.

  • First District Health Unit requires a permit before installation or repair work on any part of an onsite sewage treatment system in Ward County.
  • When constructing a building that will produce sewage or wastewater, a septic permit must be obtained from First District Health Unit if no existing community septic system is available.
  • Work must be completed by an NDDEQ-licensed septic contractor or certified property owner.
  • All septic-system designs must be completed or approved by First District Health Unit.
  • A final inspection must be scheduled before backfilling or covering the new system; without final inspection and approval, the system is unapproved and illegal.

  “First District Health Unit (FDHU) requires a permit for the installation and/or repair of any part of an onsite sewage treatment system in Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Renville, Sheridan, or Ward Counties. A permit must be received prior to any work done on the system. All work must be completed by a NDDEQ- licensed septic contractor or certified property owner. [...] All septic system designs need to be done or approved by FDHU. [...] A final inspection must be scheduled prior to backfilling or covering the new system. Either the property owner or contractor must contact First District to schedule the inspection. Without final inspection and approval, the septic system will be considered unapproved and illegal.”

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.