ZONING ORDINANCE - Stark County, North Dakota

3) The drainage facilities shall be located in street right-of-way or in drainage
easements.
4) All developers should submit a management plan for storm water.
5) The grading and drainage system shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
6) Grading established in any subdivision shall not be changed without approval of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
7.17 Drainage Way Easement
Where a subdivision is traversed by a water course or drainage way, an adequate grading of
such easement shall be set by the Planning and Zoning Commission to accommodate the
anticipated discharge from the property being subdivided and also the anticipated run-off
from the adjoining properties.
7.18 Tree Planting
The planting of trees of an appropriate species and at appropriate locations may be required
by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Trees must be placed at a minimum setback of
one hundred (100) feet from county road centerlines.
7.19 Street Lights
Street lights and their location shall be in accordance with the minimum standards to be
established by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
7.20 Required Improvements
Before installation of improvements in any subdivision, the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall make a determination for improvements required, based on a schedule of
improvements including the standards and class of construction.
1) Completion Assurance
To cover the cost of improvements, as determined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission, the subdivider may be required to post a bond or submit a letter of
credit from an acceptable financial institution in an amount sufficient to construct
such improvements and submit a plan of financial responsibility of unpaid
improvement assessments.
2) Survey Monuments
The subdivider shall install survey monuments in all lot and block corners in the
subdivision in accordance with the requirements of the State of North Dakota.
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