North Dakota Code § 11-33-01

County power to regulate property
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For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, public convenience, general prosperity, 
and public welfare, the board of county commissioners of any county may regulate and restrict 
within the county, subject to chapter 54 -21.3, the location and the use of buildings and 
structures and the use, condition of use, or occupancy of lands for residence, recreation, and 
other purposes. The board of county commissioners and a county zoning commission shall 
state the grounds upon which any request for a zoning amendment or variance is approved or 
disapproved, and written findings upon which the decision is based must be included within the 
records of the board or commission. The board of county commissioners shall establish zoning 
requirements for solid waste disposal and incineration facilities before July 1, 1994. The board 
of county commissioners may impose tipping or other fees on solid waste management and 
incineration facilities. The board of county commissioners may not impose any fee under this 
section on an energy conversion facility or coal mining operation that disposes of its waste 
onsite. The board of county commissioners may establish institutional controls that address 
environmental concerns with the department of environmental quality as provided in section 
23.1-10-16.
11-33-02. Board of county commissioners to designate districts - Uniformity.
For any or all of the purposes designated in section 11 -33-01, the board of county 
commissioners may divide by resolution all or any parts of the county, subject to section 
11-33-02.1 into districts of such number, shape, and area as may be determined necessary, and 
likewise may enact suitable regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter. These 
regulations must be uniform in each district, but the regulations in one district may differ from 
those in other districts.

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