North Dakota § 40-48-16 - Governing body may add to or change master plan - Notice
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§ 40-48-16. Governing body may add to or change master plan - Notice
Whenever the governing body of the municipality may deem it for the public interest, it may change or add to the official master plan by laying out new streets, improvements, or conveniences mentioned in this chapter or by widening, enlarging, closing, or abandoning existing streets, improvements, or conveniences. At least ten days' notice of a public hearing on any proposed action with reference to such change in the official master plan shall be published in the official newspaper of the municipality. Before any such addition or change is made, the matter shall be referred to the planning commission for report thereon as provided in section
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-48-16
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-48-16 cover?
Section 40-48-16 ("Governing body may add to or change master plan - Notice") 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.
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