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North Dakota’s expansive plains, growing cities, and energy-driven developments require a strategic approach to site planning and permitting. My Site Plan is the perfect solution for developers across the state, offering high-quality, regulation-ready site plans that align with North Dakota’s zoning, environmental, and land-use requirements. Whether you're working on a commercial project in Fargo, a residential development in Bismarck, or an agricultural expansion in the rural countryside, our platform simplifies the permitting process, ensuring compliance with all necessary regulations.

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Why Choose MySitePlan for North Dakota Site Plans

Whether you need a site plan for a building permit, fencing permit, deck permit, or HOA submission anywhere in North Dakota — from Fargo and Bismarck to Minot, Grand Forks, West Fargo, and Williston — MySitePlan delivers professionally drafted, permit-ready plans in 24 hours, starting at just $99. No site visit, no scheduling, no delays.

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North Dakota Site Plan Requirements: What You Need to Know

Last reviewed: April 2026

North Dakota does not have a centralized state permitting office — all building permits are handled at the city or county level by local Building Inspection or Building Safety departments. Whether you're in Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, West Fargo, Mandan, Dickinson, or Williston, you'll submit your site plan directly to your municipality. The North Dakota Division of Community Services updates the State Building Code, but local jurisdictions are responsible for enforcement.

North Dakota's building code is based on the IBC, IRC, IMC, and IFGC — with a significant new code update taking effect January 1, 2026. Most cities also require IECC 2021 compliance for new residential construction. Knowing your local requirements before you apply can save time and prevent costly resubmissions.

A site plan is a standard part of nearly every permit application in North Dakota. Cities like Minot explicitly require plans showing a north arrow, drawing scale, legal description, street names, lot dimensions, and total lot area — while West Fargo requires all easements, existing structures, and setback dimensions for accessory structure permits.

Common North Dakota Projects That Require a Site Plan

If you're planning any of the following projects, a site plan will almost certainly be required:

  • New residential construction — required across all North Dakota municipalities with adopted building codes
  • Room additions and building additions — must show setbacks, lot coverage, and placement relative to property lines
  • Fence permits — required in Fargo and other cities for taller or non-standard fences; all fences must meet setback rules
  • Deck and porch permits — Fargo issues separate permits for decks, gazebos, and porches, each requiring a site plan
  • Detached garage permits — required citywide; West Fargo mandates easement and setback documentation
  • Accessory structure permits — sheds over 120 sq ft (Fargo, Minot) or 200 sq ft (West Fargo) require permits and a site plan
  • Swimming pool permits — required to verify setbacks and lot coverage compliance
  • Demolition permits — required across North Dakota jurisdictions before any structure is removed
  • ADU (accessory dwelling unit) permits — a comprehensive site plan is mandatory to demonstrate zoning compliance
  • Retaining wall permits — walls over 4 feet tall typically require a permit and site plan
  • Gazebo and pergola permits — Fargo specifically lists these as separate permit categories
  • Floodplain development permits — properties near water bodies may also require a flood elevation certificate
  • Commercial building permits — including parking, ingress/egress, and impervious surface documentation
  • Modular and manufactured home installation — especially relevant in McKenzie County and other oil-producing regions
  • HOA Architectural Review Board submissions — many North Dakota HOAs require a site plan before any exterior construction or landscaping change

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North Dakota's Unique Permitting Environment

Because permitting is entirely local, requirements vary significantly across North Dakota communities. Setback distances and lot coverage limits differ by municipality and zoning district — a shed placement that's compliant in Bismarck may not meet the rules in West Fargo. Homeowners extending a home, adding a garage, or building an ADU should always verify both setbacks and lot coverage with their local building department before breaking ground.

Some North Dakota townships add further requirements — for example, zoning applications in Rich Township (Cass County) must include a legal description and a map showing exact lot dimensions, building shape and size, and the applicable zoning district. In oil-producing areas like McKenzie County, there are specific standards for temporary housing and modular units. HOAs such as Meadow Lake HOA require a grading and drainage plan alongside the site plan for new construction ARB submissions. You can find your local building code information through commerce.nd.gov or by contacting your city's building inspection office directly.

How MySitePlan Works for North Dakota Property Owners

Ordering is straightforward — provide your North Dakota property address and project details, and a Drafterra Certified drafter will produce your plan within 24 hours. Plans are flat-rate with no hidden fees:

  • Basic Site Plan: $99 — property lines, primary structure roofline, lot dimensions, north arrow, and scale
  • Medium Site Plan: $119 (most popular) — ideal for most North Dakota building permit and HOA applications; adds measurements between features, trees, driveway, and accessory structures
  • Detailed Site Plan: $159 — adds paths, shrubs, landscaping, and utility/septic detail
  • Commercial Site Plan: $179 — includes parking, ingress/egress, and dumpster areas
  • Commercial "The Works": $279 — adds legal setbacks, topography, impervious surface calculation, DWG file, and vicinity map

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MySitePlan has delivered more than 80,000 site plans accepted by building departments and HOAs across the country — including jurisdictions throughout North Dakota, from Fargo and Bismarck to smaller municipalities and rural counties. The company is veteran-owned, backed by 8,000+ verified five-star reviews, and all drafters hold Drafterra Certification for technical proficiency.

If you're unsure whether your project requires a permit or what level of plan your local department expects, the simple guide to getting your online permit is a helpful starting point. When you're ready to order, MySitePlan makes the process fast, affordable, and straightforward — so you can get your permit moving without the wait.

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North Dakota counties served
County Permit Authority Site Plan Notes
Cass County City of Fargo Building Inspection Division; Cass County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) Fargo requires site plans for decks, detached garages, sheds, fences, gazebos, and retaining walls over 4 ft. Accessory structures under 120 sq ft are exempt from building permits but must still meet setback requirements. Rich Township (Cass County) zoning applications must include a legal description and a map showing actual lot dimensions, building size, shape, location, and zoning district classification.
Burleigh County City of Bismarck Building Services Division; Burleigh County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) Bismarck requires site plans for new construction, additions, accessory structures, decks, and swimming pools. Site plans must show setbacks, lot coverage, and structure placement relative to property lines to demonstrate compliance with local zoning ordinances.
Grand Forks County City of Grand Forks Building Safety Department; Grand Forks County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) Site plans required for new residential construction, additions, accessory structures, and demolition permits. Properties in FEMA-mapped floodplain areas may require a flood elevation certificate in addition to a standard site plan.
Ward County City of Minot Building Inspection Department; Ward County Building Department (unincorporated areas) Minot explicitly requires all new construction and building addition permit applications to include a detailed site plan showing north arrow, drawing scale, legal description, street names, lot dimensions, and total lot area. Accessory structures under 120 sq ft are generally exempt from building permits but must still observe setbacks.
Morton County City of Mandan Building Department; Morton County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Mandan and unincorporated Morton County. Setback distances and lot coverage limits vary by zoning district; verify requirements with the local planning office before submitting.
Williams County City of Williston Building Department; Williams County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) Williston and Williams County have seen significant construction activity tied to oilfield development. Site plans are required for new construction, additions, modular and manufactured home installations, and accessory structures. Oilfield-related temporary housing and modular units may be subject to additional county development standards.
Stark County City of Dickinson Building Department; Stark County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas) Site plans required for new construction, building additions, detached garages, and accessory structures in Dickinson and unincorporated Stark County. Lot coverage and setback compliance must be demonstrated on the site plan before a permit is issued.
McKenzie County McKenzie County Planning & Zoning; City of Watford City Building Department McKenzie County has specific development standards for temporary housing, modular units, and oilfield-related infrastructure due to Bakken oil production activity. Site plans for modular and temporary structures must demonstrate compliance with county placement and setback standards in addition to standard building permit requirements.
Traill County Traill County Commission & Local Municipal Building Offices; City of Hillsboro Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures throughout Traill County municipalities. Setback and lot coverage requirements vary by zoning district; confirm with the applicable city or county office prior to permit application.
Cass County — West Fargo City of West Fargo Building Inspections Department West Fargo requires a site plan for all accessory structure permit applications. Plans must show lot and block description, all easements, all existing structures, and actual dimensions from property lines to all structures. Accessory structures under 200 sq ft are generally permit-exempt but must still meet setback requirements.
Richland County Richland County Planning & Zoning; City of Wahpeton Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Wahpeton and unincorporated Richland County. Properties near the Red River watershed may require additional floodplain documentation alongside a standard site plan.
Stutsman County Stutsman County Planning & Zoning; City of Jamestown Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, detached garages, and accessory structures in Jamestown and unincorporated Stutsman County. Setbacks and lot coverage limits vary by district; applicants should verify with the Jamestown Building Department or Stutsman County Planning office.
Barnes County Barnes County Commission; City of Valley City Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Valley City applicants should confirm site plan content requirements — including north arrow, scale, lot dimensions, and setback distances — with the city building office prior to permit submission.
Ramsey County Ramsey County Planning & Zoning; City of Devils Lake Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Devils Lake and surrounding Ramsey County. Properties near Devils Lake or wetlands may face additional floodplain or shoreland permit requirements that necessitate a detailed site plan.
Rolette County Rolette County Planning & Zoning; City of Rolla Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. HOA communities in the Rolette County lake country commonly require site plan submissions to their Architectural Review Boards for exterior changes and new structures.
McLean County McLean County Planning & Zoning; City of Washburn Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Washburn and unincorporated McLean County. Lot coverage and setback compliance must be shown on the site plan to satisfy local zoning ordinance requirements.
Mercer County Mercer County Planning & Zoning; City of Beulah Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Properties near Lake Sakakawea in Mercer County may require floodplain compliance documentation alongside a standard site plan for permit applications.
Mountrail County Mountrail County Planning & Zoning; City of Stanley Building Department Located in the Bakken oil region, Mountrail County may require site plans for oilfield-related modular and temporary structures in addition to standard residential and commercial construction permits. Verify current standards with the Mountrail County Planning office.
Dunn County Dunn County Planning & Zoning; City of Manning Building Department Dunn County is part of the Bakken oil-producing region. Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures, and county standards may include additional requirements for oilfield-related modular or temporary housing installations.
Billings County Billings County Commission; local building inspections handled at the county level Billings County is one of North Dakota's least populous counties. Site plans are required for new construction and additions; confirm specific requirements with the Billings County Commission, as local enforcement capacity varies in rural western counties.
Golden Valley County Golden Valley County Commission; City of Beach Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Beach and unincorporated Golden Valley County. Verify setback and lot coverage requirements with the county or city office prior to permit application.
Slope County Slope County Commission; local building permits handled at the county level Site plans typically required for new construction and additions. Slope County is a rural county with limited municipal infrastructure; contact the Slope County Commission directly to confirm current site plan content and submission requirements.
Bowman County Bowman County Planning & Zoning; City of Bowman Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in the City of Bowman and unincorporated Bowman County. Setback and lot coverage requirements vary by zoning district.
Adams County Adams County Commission; City of Hettinger Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction and building additions in Hettinger and unincorporated Adams County. Confirm specific site plan content requirements with the city or county office prior to permit application.
Hettinger County Hettinger County Commission; City of Mott Building Department Site plans required for new construction and additions in Mott and unincorporated Hettinger County. Lot coverage and setback compliance must be demonstrated on all site plans submitted with building permit applications.
Grant County Grant County Commission; City of Carson Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Verify current requirements with the Grant County Commission or local municipal office, as enforcement is handled locally.
Sioux County Sioux County Commission; Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Tribal Building Department (where applicable) Sioux County encompasses portions of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Permit authority and site plan requirements may vary depending on whether the parcel is within tribal jurisdiction or county jurisdiction; confirm with the appropriate authority before proceeding.
Emmons County Emmons County Planning & Zoning; City of Linton Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Linton and unincorporated Emmons County. Setback distances vary by zoning district; confirm requirements with the Emmons County Planning office before permit submission.
Kidder County Kidder County Commission; City of Steele Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in Steele and unincorporated Kidder County. Properties near prairie lakes may require additional floodplain documentation alongside a standard site plan.
Logan County Logan County Commission; City of Napoleon Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction and additions in Napoleon and unincorporated Logan County. Verify specific site plan content expectations — such as north arrow, scale, and setback dimensions — with the county or city building office.
McIntosh County McIntosh County Commission; City of Ashley Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Ashley and unincorporated McIntosh County. Confirm current setback and lot coverage requirements with the local building or zoning office before submitting a permit application.
Dickey County Dickey County Commission; City of Ellendale Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in Ellendale and unincorporated Dickey County. Site plans should demonstrate setback compliance and show all existing structures, lot dimensions, and proposed construction relative to property lines.
Sargent County Sargent County Planning & Zoning; City of Forman Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Forman and unincorporated Sargent County. Properties near drainage ditches or low-lying areas may require additional floodplain documentation with the permit application.
Ransom County Ransom County Planning & Zoning; City of Lisbon Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Lisbon and unincorporated Ransom County. Setback and lot coverage requirements must be clearly shown on all site plans submitted with building permit applications.
LaMoure County LaMoure County Commission; City of LaMoure Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction and additions throughout LaMoure County. Confirm current site plan content requirements — including lot dimensions, scale, and setbacks — with the county or city building office before permit submission.
Foster County Foster County Commission; City of Carrington Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Carrington and unincorporated Foster County. Site plans should show north arrow, lot dimensions, all existing structures, and proposed structure placement relative to property lines.
Eddy County Eddy County Commission; City of New Rockford Building Department Site plans required for new construction and additions in New Rockford and unincorporated Eddy County. Verify current setback and lot coverage standards with the local building or zoning office prior to permit application.
Wells County Wells County Commission; City of Fessenden Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Fessenden and unincorporated Wells County. Lot coverage and setback compliance must be demonstrated on all permit application site plans.
Sheridan County Sheridan County Commission; City of McClusky Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in McClusky and unincorporated Sheridan County. Confirm specific site plan requirements with the county commission or local building office before submitting a permit application.
McHenry County McHenry County Planning & Zoning; City of Towner Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Towner and unincorporated McHenry County. Properties near prairie lake systems may require floodplain documentation alongside a standard site plan for permit approval.
Pierce County Pierce County Planning & Zoning; City of Rugby Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Rugby (the geographic center of North America) and unincorporated Pierce County. Setback and lot coverage requirements vary by zoning district.
Bottineau County Bottineau County Planning & Zoning; City of Bottineau Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in the City of Bottineau and unincorporated Bottineau County. Lake and recreation properties are common in this region; HOA architectural review boards often require site plan submissions for exterior changes and new structures.
Renville County Renville County Commission; City of Mohall Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in Mohall and unincorporated Renville County. Confirm setback and lot coverage requirements with the Renville County Commission or local building office prior to permit submission.
Burke County Burke County Commission; City of Bowbells Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Bowbells and unincorporated Burke County. Burke County borders Williams County in the Bakken region; oilfield-related construction may trigger additional county review requirements.
Divide County Divide County Planning & Zoning; City of Crosby Building Department Located in the northwestern Bakken oil region, Divide County requires site plans for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Oilfield-related modular and temporary housing installations may require additional county review beyond the standard building permit site plan.
Towner County Towner County Commission; City of Cando Building Department Site plans required for new construction and additions in Cando and unincorporated Towner County. Verify setback and lot coverage requirements with the Towner County Commission or local building office before submitting your permit application.
Cavalier County Cavalier County Planning & Zoning; City of Langdon Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Langdon and unincorporated Cavalier County. Site plans must demonstrate setback compliance and show all existing structures and proposed construction relative to property lines.
Pembina County Pembina County Planning & Zoning; City of Cavalier Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in the City of Cavalier and unincorporated Pembina County. Properties near the Red River of the North may be in designated floodplain areas requiring a flood elevation certificate alongside a standard site plan.
Walsh County Walsh County Planning & Zoning; City of Grafton Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Grafton and unincorporated Walsh County. Walsh County's proximity to the Red River watershed means some properties may require additional floodplain documentation with permit applications.
Nelson County Nelson County Commission; City of McVille Building Department Site plans typically required for new construction and additions in McVille and unincorporated Nelson County. Confirm current site plan content requirements with the Nelson County Commission or local municipal office prior to permit application.
Steele County Steele County Commission; City of Finley Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in Finley and unincorporated Steele County. Lot coverage and setback compliance must be demonstrated on the site plan submitted with all building permit applications.
Griggs County Griggs County Commission; City of Cooperstown Building Department Site plans required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Cooperstown and unincorporated Griggs County. Verify setback and lot coverage requirements with the local building or zoning office before permit submission.
Oliver County Oliver County Commission; City of Center Building Department Site plans required for new construction and building additions in Center and unincorporated Oliver County. Confirm current site plan submission requirements with the Oliver County Commission or the City of Center building office.
Burleigh County — Unincorporated Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Department Unincorporated Burleigh County areas outside Bismarck must apply to the Burleigh County Planning & Zoning Department. Site plans must show setbacks, lot dimensions, structure placement, and lot coverage to demonstrate zoning compliance before a building permit is issued.

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