Cass County, ND Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Ordinance
- #2015-2, § 38.28
- Removal deadline
- 20 days after notice
- Extension
- To end of harvest season
- Unpaid cost
- Becomes a property tax lien
Summary
Cass County does not issue encroachment permits. Ordinance #2015-2 bans signs, hay, and other obstructions in county road right-of-way and orders landowners to remove them within 20 days of notice.
The purpose of this policy is to prohibit encroachments, obstructions, signs, and hay within the right of way ... In accordance with N.D.C.C. 24-05-23, the landowner must remove the encroachment within twenty days of receipt of this notice. ... If the landowner fails to correct the encroachment, the County will complete the necessary work to repair the encroachment and the landowner will be billed for the cost ... If the bill remains unpaid for two consecutive months, the bill will be certified to the County Auditor ... and shall become a part of the taxes.
Full Breakdown
Ordinance #2015-2 (§38.28) prohibits encroachments, obstructions, signs, and hay within Cass County road right-of-way. There is no application to encroach: the county instead sends a written notice, and under N.D.C.C. 24-05-23 the landowner must remove the encroachment within twenty days of receiving it, though the County Engineer can extend that to the end of harvest season. If the landowner fails to act, the county repairs the right-of-way itself and bills the landowner for the cost; an unpaid bill after two months is certified to the county auditor and added to the property's tax bill.
Violations & Fines
Refusing to remove a right-of-way encroachment after notice makes the landowner liable for county repair costs, which become a lien collected with property taxes if unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a permit to put a sign or hay in the county right-of-way?
What happens if I ignore the removal notice?
Sources & Official References
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