VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A letter sent out to Barnes County residents raised a few eyebrows after the fine for new building permits jumped from $100 to $500 this year.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Jessica Jenrich says the letter alerted residents of the increase late last year. She said the Barnes County Commission approved of sending out new cards to bring more clarification to residents about the new building permit code.
The $500 fine is now in effect for property owners who don’t comply with the Barnes County Development Code. Anyone with questions should contact Jessica Jenrich at (701)845-8188.