Horace regulates open burning through local fire codes and ND DENR air quality permits. Agricultural burning is separately authorized but recreational and debris burning requires compliance with local rules.
Horace allows consumer fireworks under North Dakota law which permits sale and use of most consumer-grade fireworks. Local municipalities may impose additional time restrictions.
Horace allows recreational fire pits under local fire code with setback and size restrictions. Prairie fire risk and drought conditions may trigger temporary burn bans through the local fire department.
Horace limits construction hours as one of North Dakota's fastest-growing small cities. Extensive new subdivision development on former agricultural land creates construction noise. The bedroom community is transitioning from rural to suburban character.
Horace regulates amplified music and outdoor sound systems primarily through quiet-hour enforcement. Amplified sound audible beyond the property line during quiet hours may be cited as a nuisance.
Horace regulates persistent barking dogs as a public nuisance under local animal control ordinances. Continuous barking beyond 10 to 15 minutes may trigger enforcement action.
Horace enforces quiet hours generally from 10 PM to 7 AM under local municipal ordinances. North Dakota Century Code provides broad nuisance authority for cities to regulate excessive noise.
Horace requires property owners to control noxious weeds under both local ordinances and North Dakota state noxious weed law. NDCC §63-01.1 mandates control of designated noxious weed species.
Horace may implement seasonal watering restrictions during drought conditions. North Dakota's water resources are generally adequate but western oil-country areas may face supply pressure.
Horace enforces grass and weed height limits typically at 8 to 12 inches through property maintenance ordinances. Unmaintained lots are subject to city mowing and lien placement.
North Dakota generally permits rooftop rainwater collection for non-potable residential use. State water appropriation law under N.D.C.C. ch. 61-04 governs surface and groundwater diversion, but small-scale rainwater capture from impervious surfaces is not regulated as an appropriation.
Horace follows North Dakota boundary fence law under NDCC §47-26 which establishes shared responsibilities for partition fences between neighboring properties.
Horace, ND limits fences in front and street side yards to 3 feet (no more than 25% opaque), interior side and rear-yard fences in residential districts to 6 feet, and commercial/industrial fences to 8 feet, under Title IV Land Use Code Section 4-5.3.B.2. In agricultural and SR-1/SR-2/SR-3 districts, open-style farm fencing in front yards may reach 4 feet. Privacy fences up to 6 feet are allowed on corner-lot street side yards if set back at least 6 inches from the public sidewalk and a 15-foot clear-vision triangle is maintained at the driveway. Fence permits are issued by the Building Permits and Inspections Department; temporary construction and snow fences are exempt.
North Dakota adopts the International Residential Code statewide, which mandates four-foot minimum barriers around residential swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs with self-closing, self-latching gates to prevent child drownings.
Horace restricts signage for home-based businesses to maintain residential neighborhood character. Most ordinances allow one small nameplate sign or prohibit external signage entirely.
Horace allows home-based businesses in residential zones under home occupation permits. North Dakota's business-friendly environment generally supports small home enterprises with reasonable conditions.
North Dakota's cottage food law (NDCC 23-09.5) allows home producers to sell certain non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without a license, preempting local food licensing for qualifying products.
North Dakota's Department of Health and Human Services licenses family and group child care homes under NDCC 50-11.1, preempting most local licensing of in-home daycare operations statewide.
Horace has no short-term-rental-specific noise ordinance, but Title XII Chapter 12-08 (Noise Violations) applies to STR guests. Section 12-0802 prohibits any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that annoys or disturbs others; §12-0803(6) flags noise between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM as a key factor in determining a violation.
Horace has no STR-specific parking ordinance; standard Title XIII Chapter 13-16 rules apply. §13-1604(1) bars parking trucks, semitrailers, camping trailers, travel trailers, and fifth-wheel trailers on residential streets between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM, while §13-1604(2) allows licensed RVs in the driveway, side yard, or backyard on an improved surface.
Horace may require a permit or business license for short-term rental operations. North Dakota does not have a statewide STR licensing framework, leaving regulation to local jurisdictions.
Horace short-term rental operators must collect and remit applicable lodging taxes. North Dakota imposes a statewide lodging tax plus local jurisdictions may add their own levy.
Cass County, ND has no county short-term rental occupancy cap in unincorporated areas. North Dakota has no statewide STR preemption or occupancy formula. The North Dakota State Building Code (IRC-based) limits occupant load by bedroom and exit capacity, and any septic system on-site limits practical occupancy by design flow.
Sheds are accessory structures under Horace Title IV §4-5.1, with cumulative footprint capped by lot acreage per Table 4-5.1.A.6 (5,500 sq ft on a 4.1-5 ac SR-1 lot). Title V adopts the NDSBC; IRC §R105.2 exempts one-story sheds 200 sq ft or less from a building permit.
Horace may permit accessory dwelling units under local zoning ordinances. ADU adoption varies in North Dakota with larger cities more likely to have established ADU provisions than rural communities.
Horace Title V Ch. 5-01 adopts the North Dakota State Building Code (NDSBC), which incorporates the 2021 IRC Appendix G/AG105 swimming-pool barrier standards: barriers at least 48 inches above grade with self-closing, self-latching gates. Horace has no separate local pool ordinance.
Above-ground swimming pools in North Dakota fall under the state-adopted IRC Appendix G when deeper than 24 inches, requiring permits, barrier compliance, and electrical bonding. Standards apply uniformly statewide with local enforcement.
Hot tubs and spas in North Dakota fall under the state-adopted IRC Appendix G and NEC, requiring electrical permits, GFCI protection, and lockable safety covers as alternatives to fencing. Public spas require Health Department permits.
North Dakota adopts the International Building Code and International Residential Code statewide under NDCC Chapter 54-21.3, requiring building permits for permanent swimming pools. Local jurisdictions enforce the code, but the technical standards apply uniformly statewide.
North Dakota Department of Health regulates public swimming pools under NDCC Chapter 23-19 and NDAC Article 33-26, requiring permits, water testing, lifeguard or warning sign provisions, and Virginia Graeme Baker Act drain compliance, applying uniformly statewide.
Horace allows beekeeping with registration through the ND Department of Agriculture. North Dakota is the top honey-producing state and beekeeping is broadly supported.
Horace requires dogs to be on a leash or under owner control when off the owner's property. Local animal control enforces leash laws and at-large violations.
Horace regulates keeping of chickens and livestock through zoning ordinances. North Dakota's agricultural heritage means many communities are more permissive than urban areas in other states.
Horace may have breed-specific legislation targeting certain dog breeds. North Dakota does not have a statewide breed ban, leaving regulation to individual municipalities.
North Dakota's animal cruelty law under NDCC Chapter 36-21.2 criminalizes overt acts of cruelty and neglect, which courts apply to animal hoarding cases. The statute provides minimum statewide protections that municipalities can supplement but not weaken.
North Dakota regulates exotic and nontraditional livestock under NDCC 36-01-08.2, requiring state licensing for Category 2 and 3 animals including big cats, bears, and primates. The Board of Animal Health enforces these rules statewide, preempting weaker local laws.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department prohibits baiting deer on most state and federal lands and restricts feeding wildlife in chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones under NDCC 20.1 and Game and Fish proclamations, applying uniformly statewide.
Horace Title V Chapter 5-04 (Flood Damage Prevention, Ord. 2015-1 as amended through Ord. 2025-11 and Ord. 2026-04) requires a development permit before any construction in a Special Flood Hazard Area, with new residential lowest floors elevated at least 2.5 feet above the base flood elevation.
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality administers federally delegated NPDES stormwater permits under NDCC 61-28, preempting local permits for industrial and construction discharges to state waters.
North Dakota's Compassionate Care Act (NDCC 19-24.1) establishes statewide licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries with mandatory location buffers, preempting local approval of additional dispensaries beyond the state cap.
North Dakota law prohibits all personal home cultivation of cannabis. Recreational marijuana remains illegal, and the state's medical cannabis program (NDCC 19-24.1) bars patient or caregiver home growing.
Commercial drone operators in North Dakota must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. NDCC 2-05.2 governs state law enforcement use, while FAA regulations preempt local airspace and operational control.
Recreational drone operation in North Dakota is governed primarily by FAA Part 107 and the FAA Reauthorization Act, with NDCC 2-05.2 adding state-level criminal restrictions on weaponization and surveillance.
North Dakota sets a uniform statewide minimum wage under NDCC 34-06, and political subdivisions cannot establish higher local wage floors for private employers.
North Dakota does not require private employers to provide paid sick or family leave, and statewide labor statutes leave benefits to employer discretion or federal law.
North Dakota has no predictive or fair scheduling law, and statewide labor statutes preempt cities from imposing private-sector scheduling mandates on employers.
North Dakota allows constitutional concealed carry for residents 18 and older under NDCC 62.1-04, while still offering optional permits for reciprocity with other states.
North Dakota broadly preempts local firearm regulation under NDCC 62.1-01-03, reserving most gun-related ordinance authority to the state legislature with narrow exceptions for discharge.
North Dakota permits open carry of firearms by eligible adults under NDCC 62.1, with location-based limits and the state preempting most local open carry restrictions.
North Dakota allows eligible adults to carry loaded firearms in vehicles under NDCC 62.1-04, with constitutional carry permitting concealed transport without a permit statewide.
North Dakota does not require private employers to use E-Verify, leaving participation in the federal employment verification system voluntary for most businesses statewide.
North Dakota has no statewide sanctuary preemption law, leaving cities and counties free to set their own immigration enforcement cooperation policies under home rule authority.
North Dakota Century Code Chapter 47-32 governs eviction actions uniformly statewide. North Dakota does not require just cause for non-renewal, and landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with proper notice under N.D.C.C. 47-16-15.
North Dakota Century Code 47-16-02.1 expressly prohibits cities, counties, and political subdivisions from enacting rent control on private residential or commercial property. No North Dakota municipality may cap rents or limit rent increases.
North Dakota counties and townships may adopt agricultural zoning under NDCC 11-33 and 58-03, balancing local land use control with statewide Right to Farm protections.
North Dakota Right to Farm law under NDCC 42-04 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits when surrounding land uses change over time.
North Dakota has no statewide preemption on plastic bags, leaving cities and counties free to adopt their own bag bans, fees, or recycling rules.
North Dakota has no statewide ban or preemption on polystyrene foam containers, allowing local governments to regulate foam packaging if they choose.
North Dakota has no statewide rules on plastic straws under NDCC, and local governments retain authority to adopt their own straw policies if desired.
North Dakota requires purchasers of tobacco, vape, and alternative nicotine products to be 21 under NDCC 51-01.5, aligning with the federal Tobacco 21 minimum age.
North Dakota does not impose a statewide ban on flavored tobacco or vape products under NDCC 51-01.5, leaving sales subject to federal rules and limited local authority.
North Dakota regulates electronic smoking device retail under NDCC 51-01.5, requiring licensing, age verification, and compliance with statewide tobacco product retail standards.