Land Use & Zoning
In North Dakota, a 'certificate of occupancy' (CO) is issued by:
AThe NDREC upon license renewal
BThe local building department after confirming a new or renovated structure meets code requirements✓ Correct
CThe title company at closing
DThe North Dakota Secretary of State
Explanation
A certificate of occupancy is issued by the local building department or building official after inspecting a structure and confirming it meets all applicable building codes. It authorizes the occupancy of the building.
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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.
Title InsuranceInsurance protecting against financial loss from defects in a property's title that existed before closing but were unknown at the time of purchase.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
State-Specific Concepts
DRE RegulationLicense Law
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