Planning Resources

Comprehensive Plan

Ward County Comprehensive Plan

Zoning Ordinances

Ward County's Zoning Ordinances are made up of four different Zoning Resolutions.
Chapter 1: Zoning District 1 regulates the land use surrounding Minot Air Force Base.
Chapter 2: Zoning District 2 regulates the land use within the rural areas of the County and is known as the "Rural Zone".
Chapter 3: Zoning District 6 regulates the land use surrounding Cities.
Chapter 4: Zoning District 4 regulates the land use within the Souris River Floodplain.


Forms and Applications


The Deadline for Planning & Zoning Applications is the 15th of the Month Prior to the Next Meeting.
For example, the Next Meeting is June 19th, the Deadline for Applications is May 15th. When the 15th is on a weekend, the deadline will be the following Monday.


Fee and Fine Schedules

Ward County Fees
Ward County Fines