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Planning & Zoning
Our Mission
For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, public convenience, general prosperity and public welfare, to conserve and protect property and property values; to secure the most appropriate use of land; and to facilitate adequate but economical provision of public improvements, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan, the Board of Commissioners of Billings County finds it necessary and advisable to regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures.
New Construction or Change of Use
Building & Zoning Certificates are required, reviewed, and approved by the Planning & Zoning Department, Zoning Board, and the Board of County Commissioners before:
- beginning any new construction,
- moving a building or structure,
- whenever the outside dimensions of an existing building are altered
- changing the use of the property, or
- subdividing land.
Please be advised that if you are to build or bring in any new structures to your property, you are required to contact our office for a Zoning Application before you do any building.
Zoning Schedule
Month/Year | Deadline for Applications* | Published in BC Pioneer | Zoning Board Meeting Date 1:00pm | Final Review by County Commissioners 10:00 am |
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February 2023 | January 26 | February 2 & 9 | Thursday February 16 | Tuesday March 7 |
March 2023 | February 23 | March 2 & 9 | Thursday March 16 | Tuesday April 4 |
April 2023 | March 30 | April 6 & 13 | Thursday April 20 | Thursday May 4* |
May 2023 | April 27 | May 4 & 11 | Thursday May 18 | Tuesday June 6 |
June 2023 | May 25 | June 1 & 8 | Thursday June 15 | Thursday July 6* |
July 2023 | June 29 | July 6 &13 | Thursday July 20 | Thursday August 3* |
August 2023 | July 27 | August 3 & 10 | Thursday August 17 | Tuesday September 5 |
September 2023 | July 31 | September 7 & 14 | Thursday September 21 | Tuesday October 3 |
October 2023 | September 28 | October 5 & 12 | Thursday October 19 | Tuesday November 7 |
November 2023 | October 26 | November 2 & 9 | Thursday November 16 | Tuesday December 5 |
December 2023 | November 30 | December 7 & 14 | Thursday December 21 | Tuesday January 2 2024 |
Applications must be received by 4:00 PM on the noted date. Dates and times are subject to change.
Due to our notice requirements, applications are due 3 weeks prior to the meeting. If no items are brought forth for the agenda, the meeting may be cancelled.
*County Commission meets on Thursday instead of Tuesday.
Remote Log In for Billings County Zoning Meetings
Billings County Zoning Meetings will be held in person at the Courthouse in Medora.
To attend a meeting remotely, please join using the log in details below:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86041678703?pwd=enpld3BMOGJjSmg4b3ZoVlVIZGJoQT09
Meeting ID: 860 4167 8703
Passcode: VG0xmJ
Or Dial in by Phone: +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
Meeting ID: 860 4167 8703
Passcode: 494543
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keJgwk90DA
ZONING ORDINANCES & AMENDMENTS
Last amendment to the Ordinance occurred on September 7, 2021
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Stacey Swanson
Planning & Zoning Director
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Deanna Baranko
Deputy Planning & Zoning Director
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Planning & Zoning
Physical Address
495 4th Street
Medora, ND 58645
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 247
Medora, ND 58645
Phone: 701-623-4810Fax: 701-623-4761