Off-grid site report

LaMoure County, ND

46.3572, -98.2945 · 1,303 ft elevation

Read this before you act on anything below. This is my researched starting point for LaMoure County, ND, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Rules change, and the deciding facts on any specific parcel (setbacks, perc results, overlay districts, deed restrictions, road frontage) live at the county or town office, not in any database. Before you buy land or build, confirm the current rules directly with the local zoning and health offices - the sources on this page tell you exactly who to call.

The local rulesLaMoure County, ND

Zoning & raw-land occupancy

Varies locallyLaMoure County has no countywide zoning ordinance; the county directs residents to its 32 townships and 8 incorporated cities to find applicable zoning for a specific parcel.

Dwellings, tiny homes & RVs

Unclear - verifyNo county-level minimum dwelling size or RV occupancy rule was found; this is set, if at all, by the city or township with jurisdiction over the parcel.

Building permits & codes

Varies locallyLaMoure County issues a Floodplain Development Permit and a Single Load/Utility/Driveway Permit, but general residential building permits are handled at the city level, not by the county. source

Septic & composting toilets

Generally allowedSeptic systems are permitted and inspected by the Central Valley Health District, which provides environmental health services for LaMoure County under a multi-county agreement, consistent with state licensing rules from the ND Department of Environmental Quality. source

Greywater reuse

Unclear - verifyNo LaMoure County or Central Valley Health District page specifically addresses residential greywater reuse; ask CVHD directly for guidance.

Rainwater harvesting

Generally allowedNo LaMoure County ordinance restricts rainwater harvesting, consistent with the general state position that it is legal.

Private wells & water rights

Unclear - verifyNo LaMoure County-specific page on private domestic well permitting was found; well construction in North Dakota generally involves the State Water Commission/State Engineer and licensed well contractors, so confirm locally with the county auditor.

Living disconnected from utilities

Unclear - verifyNo LaMoure County ordinance requiring grid utility connection was found; this likely follows the general state baseline of no mandate, but check with the specific city or township for local rules.

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Sun30-year normals

Peak-sun hours, annual average: 4.7 hrs/day
Worst month (sizes an off-grid array): 2.7 hrs/day
Yearly output per 1 kW of panels: 1,378 kWh

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Weather1991-2020

Precipitation: 23 in/yr
Snowfall: 44 in/yr
Heating degree days: 8,591 (severe)
Frost-free season: May 8 to Sep 27

How far help isstraight-line

Hospital CHI Oakes Hospital: 17.3 mi
Fire station Oakes Volunteer Fire Department: 17.9 mi
Hardware store Praska's Hardware: 17.9 mi
Grocery Miller's Fresh Foods: 17.9 mi

From OpenStreetMap. Road miles will be longer, often much longer in hill country.

Plan this spot

These open with this location's real numbers already filled in (ZIP 58458).

Size a solar system Heat loss & insulation Firewood per winter Rainwater harvest Garden size Panel tilt

Sources: US Census Bureau geocoder; NLR PVWatts v8 (solar); NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals (nearest station) or Open-Meteo (ZIP-centroid) for weather; Open-Elevation; OpenStreetMap contributors. Public data retrieved Aug 22, 2026; agencies update their layers on their own schedules. Planning data, not a survey or legal advice.