North Dakota § 40-29-17 - Property owners petition for drainage and construction or repair of streets
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-29-17 — Property owners petition for drainage and construction or repair of streets, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-29-17. Property owners petition for drainage and construction or repair of streets
and sidewalks - Requirements. If two-thirds of the resident owners in number or in value of the real estate bounding both sides of any street, not less than one block in area, shall petition the governing body of a municipality to have such street ditched for the purpose of draining the same or any property abutting thereon, or for the construction or repairing of a sidewalk thereon, or if two-thirds of the owners of real estate in number or in value on one side of such street shall desire a sidewalk on that side, the governing body shall levy and cause to be collected by tax upon the real estate on such street or part of street, such sum of money as is necessary for the improvement of the street or sidewalk or the building of the sidewalk in front of each of the several lots or at the side of any corner lot or lots or real estate. No real estate shall be taxed as provided in this section for sidewalks built at a greater distance from the front of the real estate than one-half of the distance to the opposite side of the street.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-29-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-29-17 cover?
Section 40-29-17 ("Property owners petition for drainage and construction or repair of streets") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 40-29-17?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-29-17" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 40-29-17 apply to my situation?
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