Land Use & Zoning

A North Dakota county's zoning authority over unincorporated rural areas gives them the power to:

ARegulate land use within cities
BRegulate land use, subdivision, and development in areas outside city limits✓ Correct
COverride city zoning decisions within the county
DRezone city-owned property

Explanation

County zoning authority in North Dakota extends to unincorporated areas outside city limits. Counties can establish and enforce zoning regulations in rural areas, including agricultural zoning, subdivision regulations, and conditional use requirements.

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