Morton County Planning and Zoning Department
The Department of Planning and Zoning is responsible for administration of the Morton County zoning and subdivision regulations, staff support to the Morton County Planning and Zoning Commission, floodplain administration (outside of incorporated cities and townships), and long-range planning for land use and development in Morton County.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Trails Master Plan
The guiding document for land use planning and development in Morton County.
Other County Plans
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How close can I put my fence to a county road?
A: It depends on the road. The Planning & Zoning GIS Map has lots of information, including the planned right of way width for every maintained road in Morton County. Follow this link to the map. Zoom into the area of road you're asking about. Be sure the "Roads" layer is checked/activated in the map layer list at the upper right of the map frame. Then click on the road of interest within the map. Sometimes you have turn off other layers in the layer list in order to be able to "reach" the road layer to click it. Once you successfully click on the road, a table will pop up. At the bottom of the table, is a field called "Proposed_ROW". If the Proposed_ROW field says "50" then you can install your fence 50 feet away from the centerline of the road. If it says "60" then you can install your fence 60 feet away from the centerline of the road.
Q: How do I get a diagram of my lot?
A: If you are looking for an informal diagram of your lot, you can use a screenshot from the Planning & Zoning GIS map. First, navigate to the GIS map. Click on the basemap options icon on the upper right extent of the page. Click on the "USA NAIP Imagery" option. This will activate the aerial imagery background. Un-check the zoning layer in the layer list in order to see the aerial imagery. Zoom the map into the property of interest. If you require a lot exhibit that is drawn to scale, consult with a licensed surveyor.
