Zoning Information

The Stutsman County Zoning Ordinance is available in PDF format at http://www.co.stutsman.nd.us/files/zoning_info.pdf. It is intended that the establishment of this ordinance will promote orderly and non conflicting uses of land and property, protect property rights, ensure the provisions of adequate public services and promote conservation of land, water and other natural resources.

National Flood Insurance Program Ordinance (October, 2011) (PDF)

Permit Applications are also available online at http://www.co.stutsman.nd.us/files/application_for_permit.pdf.

Some townships within the County have their own Zoning Officers. Please refer to the following list if you have questions in specific townships.

Ashland - Donald Albrecht (701) 252-5066
Buchanan - Jeremy Rittenbach (701) 252-0658
Bloom - Mary Werner (701) 252-2643
Corwin - Beverly Orr (701) 489-3351
Eldridge - Mike Robyt (701) 763-6441
Fried - Robert Thu (701) 252-7512
Homer - Gayle Frey (701) 252-8079
Jim River Valley - Joel Lees (701) 252-7224
Lippert - Rhonda Michel (701) 763-6259
Midway - Charles Purdy (701) 252-2299
Spiritwood - Diane Carlson (701) 252-4094
Sydney - John Hatlewick (701) 489-3559
Winfield - Kenneth Anderson (701) 489-3581
Woodbury - Richard Klose (701) 252-5909
Ypsilanti - Harriet Lien (701) 489-3381

Wind Turbine Zoning Ordinance

On July 7th, 2009, the County incorporated a wind turbine section into its zoning ordinance. The section may be inspected by the public and copied from or at either this web site at http://www.co.stutsman.nd.us/files/wind_turbine_zoning_public.pdf, the State's Attorney's Office, the Auditor's or the Recorder's Office between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on any business weekday. The nature, scope and purpose of the adopted resolution is to provide a framework for siting, construction and operation of wind energy facilities in the county that will preserve the safety and well being of the residents and facilitate equitable and orderly development.