Permits & licensing in North Dakota local government
What North Dakota city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
244 North Dakota meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in North Dakota with the most permits & licensing activity
- Traill County, ND (53)
- Burleigh County, ND (28)
- Mandan, ND (27)
- Cooperstown, ND (23)
- Williston, ND (20)
- Fargo, ND (16)
- Jamestown, ND (14)
- Dunn County, ND (14)
- Stanley, ND (12)
- Billings County, ND (11)
- Wahpeton, ND (9)
- Ramsey County, ND (9)
Latest matching meetings
Council to open bids, consider liquor license, elevator repair, and sales tax ordinance
The Jamestown City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing, a consent agenda of routine payments and licenses, and several resolutions. Key items include opening bids for the Lead Service Line Project, a public hearing and second reading of a sales and use tax ordinance, and approval of various…
Wahpeton Council to hold first reading of 2027 budget ordinance
The Wahpeton City Council will hold the first reading of the 2027 budget ordinance (Ord. 1080) and discuss the preliminary budget and tax levy. The council will also consider several public works items, including service upgrades and equipment for the impound building, and a wastewater agreement with Cargill. Several…
County commission to consider special events permit
The Dunn County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a single agenda item: approval of a Special Events Permit. No other business is listed on the agenda.
Commission to vote on e-bike rules, tax changes, health plan
The Mandan City Commission is meeting to take final votes on several ordinances, including new rules for electric bicycles and micromobility devices, land use code changes, and sales tax provisions. They will also consider a 2027 health insurance plan design change and approve several licenses and permits, including…
Council to weigh raffle permit, kennel exception
The Cooperstown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: a local permit for a raffle submitted by Titan Elementary Football, and a request for an exception or kennel license to keep more than three dogs, made by someone who may be purchasing a home in the city. Both items are under discussion…
Water Resource District to review drain projects, permits, and lawsuit
The Traill County Water Resource District is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on various drainage projects, permits, complaints, and other business. Items include updates on the Elm River Joint WRD project, multiple drain maintenance and culvert projects, a road crossing resolution, and a lawsuit…
Committee to consider liquor license, tax abatement, street closing, and elevator repair
The Finance & Legal Committee will consider several items, including a Class C liquor license for Park Bar and Lounge, a property tax abatement, a street closing request with fee waiver, regional council dues, and a $77,800 elevator repair contract. Other committees will receive updates from police and fire chiefs and…
Council to consider kratom ban, fine increase, and charter amendment
The Stanley City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, addressing a range of items including financial reports, committee updates, and several ordinances. Key actions include a second reading to amend the Home Rule Charter, a first reading to prohibit kratom sales, and a first reading to increase…
Traill County Water Resource District reviews July finances and drainage projects
The district holds its regular meeting to approve July meeting minutes, bills, and bank statements. Members will receive updates on multiple drainage projects and review permit applications and complaints.
City Commission to vote on 2027 budget and liquor license at August 4 meeting
The Mandan City Commission will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the 2027 annual budget ordinance, a new liquor license application, and a special use permit for a local property. The meeting will also include a public hearing on a street improvement district and updates on…
Council approves tobacco license for Wahpeton Fuels after failed compliance test
The Wahpeton City Council approved a retail tobacco license for Beehive Fuels D/B/A Wahpeton Fuels at 2100 9th St. N. after the business failed a compliance check by selling tobacco to a minor. The council also approved disbursing $28,159.58 in Bull Bash proceeds to the Fire Department Relief Fund, approved street…
Council to set public budget hearing date, consider preliminary budget
The Cooperstown City Council will discuss and potentially approve the preliminary budget, set a public hearing date for the budget, and review building permits for four properties. Old business includes policing with Griggs County, BNSF property, and ordinances.
Commission to vote on 2027 budget and hear tax-exemption request
The Fargo City Commission will meet to conduct routine business including approving ordinances, contracts, and change orders, and will hold a public hearing on a property tax-exemption application for a biotech project at 342 42nd Street South. The body will also discuss the 2027 preliminary budget and receive updates…
Traill County WRD to discuss drainage projects and 2027 budget
The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, address public correspondence, and discuss updates for multiple drainage projects including Elm River Joint WRD and various county bridges. The board will also consider the 2027 budget and address a lawsuit.
Fargo City Commission to consider infrastructure tax and multiple bid awards
The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding a sales and use tax for infrastructure capital improvements. The body will also conduct public hearings on zoning changes, alcoholic beverage licenses, and Renaissance Zone rehabilitation projects.
Williston City Commission to review construction contracts and city ordinances
The Board of City Commissioners will consider several business licenses, street closures, and a second reading of Ordinance 1181 regarding the IECC. The body will also review construction contracts for the Old Armory West Step Replacement and the Parking Lot Improvement Project.
Traill County Water Resource District to review drainage projects and permits
The Traill County Water Resource District will review bank statements, approve bills, and discuss a wide range of drainage projects and permits. The meeting agenda lists over 20 specific drains for updates, culvert repairs, and tree removals.
Council to vote on BNSF land purchase, blight hearings, and multiple event permits
The Cooperstown City Council will hold a public hearing on a blight property, discuss the purchase of BNSF property, and consider several special event and street closing permits. The meeting also includes the oath of office for newly elected officials, election of council leadership, and appointment of city officers.
Wahpeton City Council swears in members and discusses SPARC recreation center
The City Council held an organization meeting to elect leadership and appoint committee members. The session included public testimony regarding the proposed Southern Prairie Activity and Recreation Center (SPARC) and its overlap with the Infinity Center in Breckenridge.
Council to vote on alley vacation, dock purchase, and liquor license renewal
The Stanley City Council will consider a resolution to vacate a public alleyway, approve a bill for a floating dock at the city pond, and renew a liquor license for Safari Fuels. The meeting also includes designating parking for fire department personnel on 2nd Ave SE and discussing the Sibyl Center.
First reading of ordinance amending International Energy Conservation Code
The City Commission will conduct a first reading of Ordinance 1181, which amends the International Energy Conservation Code. Other notable actions include a proposed sale of city-owned property (Lot 5 and part of Lot 6 in the Original Townsite), consideration of a liquor license transfer for North Flats Brewery, and a…
City Commission discusses bond reallocations, liquor licenses, and zoning changes
The commission will consider several public hearings regarding alcoholic beverage licenses and property rezoning for Lost Creek First Addition. Key business includes reallocating $1.5 million in bond proceeds to facility projects and selecting a proposal for the Convention Center.
Board to discuss drain projects, lawsuit, and dam rehab priority
The Traill County Water Resource District will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in Hillsboro. Agenda items include approval of June 2 meeting minutes and bills, public forum, and updates on numerous drainage projects. Notable discussions include an appointment for dam rehabilitation priority with…
County Commission to consider Churchs Ferry property and approve liquor licenses
The Ramsey County Commission will hold a regular meeting to hear reports on an electrical upgrade in the courthouse basement and the opening of the courthouse shelter. Unfinished business includes discussion of the Churchs Ferry property and financials. New business includes approval of county liquor licenses as…
Mandan City Commission to consider preliminary plat for Keidels South Heart Terrace
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for Keidels South Heart Terrace 5th Addition. The body will also review a salary study report and an emergency water main replacement at 14th St NE and Collins Avenue.
Dunn County Commission to consider special events permit
The Dunn County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the approval of a special events permit.
Public hearing on water & sewer improvement district 56 special assessments
The council will hold a public hearing to confirm the special assessment list for CIP 2 Water & Sewer Improvement District 56. Other business includes updates on the Christian Crossroads Academy, a request from the Sibyl Center, and a resolution for fireworks. Several items remain tabled, including a capital…
Council approves $116K paving contract, sells city lots
The Maddock City Council approved a $116,355.87 payment to Tri-State Paving for street repairs and sold vacant city-owned lots for $1,000 each. The council also discussed enforcement of motorized vehicle rules and approved a sewer/water main break coverage policy.
Williston commission to open bids for WRRF Reuse Pipeline, hold liquor license hearing
The board will consider consent agenda items including a memorandum of understanding, accounts, and contract licenses. A public hearing is set for transfer of a River’s Edge specialty recreational on-sale alcoholic beverage license. The city will open bids for the Williston WRRF Reuse Pipeline Project and receive the…
Dunn County Commission to review Compression Break Ordinance and EEOC complaint
The Board of County Commissioners will consider an ordinance approval for the City of Dunn Center regarding compression breaks. The meeting includes sessions for the County Board of Equalization and an executive session with an attorney regarding an EEOC complaint.
Traill County Water Resource District to review drain projects and permits
The board will discuss updates on various drain projects and bridge work across the county. The meeting includes a review of bills, bank statements, and specific permit applications.
County commission to approve hires, bills, and liquor license
The Traill County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes, bills, and warrants for the May 19 meeting. The board will also vote on hiring a Highway Department Superintendent, approving a liquor license for Naastad Acres, and signing a resolution for Eldorado Township flood plain zoning.
Second reading of zone change for School District 8th Addition
The Mandan City Commission will consider second reading of Ordinance 1485, a zone change for School District 8th Addition, along with first reading of two other ordinances. They will also decide on special use permits for two properties, a memorandum of understanding between BSC Campus Police and Mandan Police, and…
Cooperstown council to consider blight designations for three properties, approve raffle permits
The council will vote on blight designations for three properties, approve pledged securities totaling over $1.7 million, and consider several raffle permit applications. Old business includes an ambulance/fire department driveway project and a sewer backup endorsement.
Commission to decide annexation, zoning changes, and plats for five subdivisions
The Bismarck Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and final considerations on several land-use items, including an annexation, zoning map amendments, and subdivision plats. Staff recommends approval for most items, with conditions on some. The commission will also review its bylaws and consider…
Commission to consider three special use permits and a tabled plat/zone change
The Mandan Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permits and a tabled preliminary plat and zone change. The special use permits are for properties at 2264 Sunny Road S and 210 5th Avenue NW. The tabled item is Keidels South Heart Terrace 5th Addition, carried over from the April 27…
Council discusses water plant, approves event permit, hires summer worker
The Maddock City Council held a special meeting to discuss communications with the Central Plains Water District (CPWD) regarding the Water Treatment Plant project. CPWD representatives provided an update and agreed to share biweekly meeting minutes and allow council members to attend meetings. The council approved a…
Commission to consider rezoning Roseland Subdivision lot from agricultural to commercial
The Williston City Commission will hold public hearings on a zone change for Lot 5 of Roseland Subdivision from Agriculture to General Commercial, and on liquor license transfers for Johnny's Tavern and Clarion Hotel. They will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 1179 to amend single-family dwelling definitions…
Drain projects and lawsuit on Water Resource District agenda
The Traill County Water Resource District will review minutes and bills, then discuss multiple drain maintenance projects including culvert repairs, tree removal, and bridge work. They will also consider a complaint about an obstruction, a surface drain permit for Neil Breidenbach, and an update on the Koenig lawsuit.
City Commission to consider zoning changes and approve liquor licenses
The Mandan City Commission will hold a public hearing on two preliminary plats and consider a striping project bid. The body will also approve gaming site authorizations, liquor license applications, and a retirement plan amendment.