ADUs are allowed in WillistonTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Williston, ND
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# of Properties
6,047
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$309,309
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$99,569
Residential Types:
6,047 housing units
Residential
100%
Zoning Districts:
9,787 parcels · 19 districts
R-1
29%(2,859)
R-3
22%(2,172)
R-2
19%(1,837)
M-1
6%(569)
Other
24%(2,350)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Williston, ND?
Williston, ND follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are not permitted; maximum allowed area is 0 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –Occupant must be owner or employee of the permitted use
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; only domestic employees may reside on the premises.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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