Land Use & Zoning

A North Dakota developer seeking approval for a subdivision must typically obtain:

AOnly a building permit
BPreliminary plat approval, final plat approval, and recording of the final plat in the county recorder's office✓ Correct
COnly state approval with no local review
DOnly environmental clearance

Explanation

The subdivision approval process in North Dakota typically involves preliminary plat review (conceptual layout), final plat approval (detailed engineered drawing), and recording the final plat. Local planning commissions and governing bodies review subdivisions for compliance with regulations.

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