North Dakota § 40-48-18.1 Agreements to not oppose annexation void

North Dakota Statutes

§ 40-48-18.1 — Agreements to not oppose annexation void

North Dakota § 40-48-18.1

Title 40Municipal Government

Ch. 40-48Municipal Master Plans and Planning Commissions

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N.D. Cent. Code § 40-48-18.1 (2026).

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The planning commission or governing body may not require as a condition of approval of a
request for approval of a plat the execution of an agreement by the owner of the property
requesting the approval stating that the owner will not oppose the annexation of the property by
the municipality. This section does not apply to property located within one quarter mile [.40
kilometer] of the municipality's corporate limits or to an agreement that contains a provision
whereby the municipality agrees to provide a municipal service or services before the
annexation. Any agreement entered in violation of this section is void.

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The planning commission or governing body may not require as a condition of approval of a
request for approval of a plat the execution of an agreement by the owner of the property
requesting the approval stating that the owner will not oppose the annexation of the property by
the municipality. This section does not apply to property located within one quarter mile [.40
kilometer] of the municipality's corporate limits or to an agreement that contains a provision
whereby the municipality agrees to provide a municipal service or services before the
annexation. Any agreement entered in violation of this section is void.