Land Use & Zoning
A North Dakota county that lacks a zoning ordinance means that:
AAny use is permanently permitted anywhere in the county forever
BLand uses may be less regulated, though state environmental and building code requirements still apply✓ Correct
CThe county automatically follows federal zoning regulations
DNo building permits are ever required
Explanation
Some rural North Dakota counties have limited or no local zoning. In such areas, land use is less restricted locally, though state laws, environmental regulations, and building codes still apply.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
DepreciationA reduction in the value of an improvement (building) over time due to physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, or external factors.
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