North Dakota § 40-48-17 - Submission of matters to planning commission before governing body
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-48-17 — Submission of matters to planning commission before governing body, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-48-17. Submission of matters to planning commission before governing body
takes action thereon. The governing body creating the planning commission, by a general or special rule, may provide for the reference of any other matter or class of matters to the commission before final action is taken thereon by the governing body, or by the municipal officer having the final authority thereon, with the provision that final action shall not be taken thereon until the planning commission has submitted its report or has had a reasonable time, as fixed in said rule, to do so. The planning commission may make such investigations, maps, reports, and recommendations in connection therewith relating to the planning and development of the municipality as to it seems desirable, but the total expenditures of the board in such matters shall not exceed the funds available therefor.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-48-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-48-17 cover?
Section 40-48-17 ("Submission of matters to planning commission before governing body") 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 § 40-48-17?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 40-48-17" (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 § 40-48-17 apply to my situation?
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