Devils Lake Engineering/Planning Department

Mike Grafsgaard serves as the City Engineer for the Devils Lake Engineering/Planning Department. Contact Phone Number: (701) 662-7600, extension 226 Fax Number: (701) 662-7612 Address: 423 6th Street NE, PO Box 1048, Devils Lake, ND 58301 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Email Engineering Department

Engineering Office Personnel

Helen Carlson, Engineering Clerk
Rich Olson, GIS Coordinator/Engineering Technician/CAD Draftsperson

Duties

The Engineering/Planning Department handles issues regarding mapping, street, avenue, curb & gutter, water & sewer construction projects, zoning, conditional use permits, annexation and subdivisions. The Engineering/Planning Department also is responsible for requests before the Devils Lake Planning Commission, Devils Lake Parking Authority, Devils Lake Beautification Committee, and the Renaissance Zone Authority.

Current Engineering Department Commissioner

Boards And Committees

Devils Lake Planning Commission - meet the 4th Thursday of each month in the City Commission Room at 7:00 a.m.

• Zoning changes
  
• Subdivision plats
  
• Conditional use permits
  
• Right-of-way dedications and vacations
  
• Annexations
  
• Review and recommend approval of urban road projects
  

Application for Planning Commission Hearing
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Devils Lake Planning Commission Members

Renaissance Zone Authority - meet when applications have been submitted

• Review and recommend approval/disapproval of applications for Renaissance Zone Projects

Renaissance Guidelines
Renaissance Zone Map
Renaissance Zone Project Application
Renaissance Zone Authority Members

Renaissance meeting minutes are available in the office of the City Engineer

Devils Lake Beautification Committee - meet as needed

• Suggestions and approval of Beautification Projects
  

Devils Lake Beautification Committee Members

Beautification meeting minutes are available in the office of the City Engineer

Devils Lake Parking Authority - meet as needed

• Parking lot maintenance
  
• Waivers for required parking
  
• Parking space leases
  
• Downtown banners
  

Devils Lake Parking Authority Board Members

Parking Authority meeting minutes are available in the office of the City Engineer

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Fees And Rates

• Current Fees and Rates Schedule
• Subdivision Fees
  
• Sidewalk/Street Opening/Boulevard Opening/Asphalt Alley Fees
  
• Conditional Use/Zoning/Temporary Use Permit Fees
  
• Vacating Streets or Alleys Fees
• Excavation Permit Fees
  
• Sewer Permit Fees
  
• Tapping/Connection Fees

Municipal Codes

Devils Lake Municipal Code

• Appointive Officers - Title 2, Chapter 2.12
  
• Procedure for Bids - Title 2, Chapter 2.52
  
• Improvement by Special Assessment - Title 3, Chapter 3.11
  
• Contractors - Title 5, Chapter 5.12
  
• Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places - Title 12
  
• Public Services - Title 13
  
• Buildings and Construction - Title 15
  
• Subdivisions - Title 16
  
• Zoning - Title 17

Flooding Information

State Water Commission
Fema Map Service Center - Flood Maps
U.S. Geological Survey - Elevation Data

CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!

Call North Dakota One Call at 1-800-795-0555 or 811 to make sure that you don't run into any underground utilities. If you have questions regarding the One Call procedure, or need information before making the call, you may call the City Engineer's office at (701) 662-7600, ext. 226.

Blocking Off A Street Right Of Way

A permit must be submitted to the City Engineering Department any time you close a public right of way or street for construction, auctions, street dances, street repair, or any other function that would restrict a street, alley or parking lane. Permits may be obtained at the office of the City Engineer at no charge.

Block Off A Street Application Form

Bike/Pedestrian Paths

You can enjoy 12.23 miles of bike/pedestrian paths throughout the City and outlying area. The City has plans to extend the path on the east side of the City as funding allows.

If you have questions regarding the bike path routes, contact the City Engineering Department at (701) 662-7600, ext. 226.

Bike/Pedestrian Path Map
Printable Map

Replacing Your Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk, Or Driveway

Property owners are required to maintain the sidewalk on the boulevard adjacent to their property. This includes repairing any broken or uneven concrete, and removing any snow or ice. Failure to do so may result in repairs or maintenance work being completed with the cost assessed to the property.

The City completed a city-wide sidewalk survey and rated all sidewalks based on condition. Those that are determined to be a trip hazard will be repaired first. Along with the survey, the City put in place a program to pay up to 50% of the cost of repairing a sidewalk that is considered a danger to pedestrians. The first targeted areas will be those located on priority routes and near the schools.

Each year the City calls for bids for concrete work for curb and gutter, sidewalks, and driveways. Property owners have the option of having these items replaced under the City's bid price and paying for the work upon completion or having the cost put on special assessments for that property. If you would like further information about this option, please contact the City Engineer's office at (701) 662-7600, ext. 226.

A permit is required any time you replace a curb, sidewalk or driveway located on the City right of way or boulevard. The Engineering Department will establish the sidewalk grade for purposes of drainage and public safety. There is no charge for the permit and permits may be obtained from the Engineering Department located at City Office.

Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk or Driveway Permit

Excavation Requirements

The City does require an Excavating Permit for certain types of excavating. The intent of the permit is to ensure approved excavation and reclamation of areas disturbed by activities whose intent is removal of earthen materials (borrow, sand, gravel, rock, etc) within the City's zoning jurisdiction. Residential or commercial building construction, utility installation/maintenance, or landscaping that does not substantially change the elevation of the ground surface DOES NOT require a permit. Rock crushers, sand and gravel pits, earth excavation, waste disposal pits, or any other such excavation shall be allowed provided they meet the requirements of the permit. If you have questions regarding whether you need a permit to excavate, contact the Engineering Department at (701)662-7600, ext. 226.

Excavating Permit

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