City Building Permits
Gardena, ND - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Gardena, North Dakota. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Within Gardena city limits. Population 24 (2020 Census). Incorporated city, founded 1905. For practical purposes, permit administration is handled through Bottineau County Zoning.
- Department
- City of Gardena City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters)
- Address
- Gardena, ND 58748
- Phone
- 701-228-2901
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact Bottineau County Zoning Administrator (Ashley Pedie, 701-228-2901) as the practical first point of contact for any construction project in Gardena.
- Confirm whether Gardena maintains any independent building permit process; obtain referral if so.
- Complete application, submit with site plan, pay fees, arrange inspections.
Typical processing time: Up to 2 weeks; contact office for current workload.
Source: City of Gardena City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters)
General Requirements
New construction, additions, demolition. ND State Building Code applies if city elects enforcement. County zoning ordinance governs land use.
Required Documents
- Building permit application
- Site plan
- Building code
- 2024 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with amendments (effective January 1, 2026).
- Contractor requirements
- ND Secretary of State contractor license required for hired work over $4,000. State licenses required for electrical and plumbing work.
Fees
- Payment note
- Not publicly documented. Contact county zoning office (701-228-2901).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Gardena City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 701-228-2901 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly documented. County-coordinated or contracted inspector expected.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2024 IBC/IRC/IMC/IFGC with amendments (effective January 1, 2026).
- Verify contractor license: ND Secretary of State Contractor Licensing
- Bottineau County Zoning
- ND State Electrical Board
- ND State Plumbing Board
- License lookup guide: North Dakota Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: North Dakota Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- North Dakota hub: North Dakota Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Gardena City Hall / Bottineau County Zoning (primary contact for practical matters) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gardena Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Gardena, ND?
- New construction, additions, demolition. ND State Building Code applies if city elects enforcement. County zoning ordinance governs land use.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Gardena, ND?
- 1. Contact Bottineau County Zoning Administrator (Ashley Pedie, 701-228-2901) as the practical first point of contact for any construction project in Gardena. 2. Confirm whether Gardena maintains any independent building permit process; obtain referral if so. 3. Complete application, submit with site plan, pay fees, arrange inspections.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Gardena, ND?
- Typical processing time is Up to 2 weeks; contact office for current workload..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Gardena, ND?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 701-228-2901.
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