Land Use & Zoning

A North Dakota school district wants to build a new elementary school in an area currently zoned for single-family residential use. This most likely requires:

ANo permits since government buildings are always exempt from zoning
BA conditional use permit or rezoning, as schools are not always permitted by right in residential zones✓ Correct
COnly a building permit from the state
DApproval from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction only

Explanation

Schools, even public ones, are typically classified as conditional uses in residential zones because of the traffic, noise, and activity they generate. A conditional use permit or rezoning may be required depending on local ordinances.

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