North Dakota § 40-47-01 Cities may zone - Application of regulations

North Dakota Statutes

§ 40-47-01 — Cities may zone - Application of regulations

North Dakota § 40-47-01

Title 40Municipal Government

Ch. 40-47City Zoning

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N.D. Cent. Code § 40-47-01 (2026).

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For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the
community, the governing body of any city may, subject to the provisions of chapter 54-21.3,
regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and the size of buildings and other structures,
the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces,
the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade,
industry, residence, or other purposes. The regulations may provide that a board of adjustment
may determine and vary the application of the regulations in harmony with the regulations'
general purpose and intent and in accordance with general or specific rules contained in the
regulations. The governing body of a city may establ

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For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the
community, the governing body of any city may, subject to the provisions of chapter 54-21.3,
regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and the size of buildings and other structures,
the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces,
the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade,
industry, residence, or other purposes. The regulations may provide that a board of adjustment
may determine and vary the application of the regulations in harmony with the regulations'
general purpose and intent and in accordance with general or specific rules contained in the
regulations. The governing body of a city may establish institutional controls that address
environmental concerns with the department of environmental quality as provided in section
23.1-10-16.