Landscaping Rules in North Dakota (2026)
8 rules on the books across North Dakota, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Tree Trimming
Rules about trimming trees that overhang sidewalks, streets, or neighboring properties, and when you need permission to prune city trees.
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Permit requirements for removing trees on private property, protected and significant tree thresholds, replacement planting standards, and the penalties for unpermitted removal.
Weed Ordinances
Requirements to keep weeds and grass below a set height, the numeric limits (commonly 8 to 12 inches), abatement notices, and the liens cities can place after mowing it themselves.
North Dakota: statewide
StatewideHeavy RestrictionsNorth Dakota Century Code § 4.1-47-02 makes it every person's duty to control the spread of noxious weeds and bars…
Read full rule →Cass County
Some RestrictionsCass County's Weed Management Plan ordinance makes developers and construction managers file a weed-control plan for…
Read full rule →Fargo
Some RestrictionsFargo law caps grass and weed growth at eight inches on private lots, alleys, and street rights-of-way, with the health…
Read full rule →Water Restrictions
Watering schedules, drought restrictions, and limits on outdoor irrigation including which days and times you can water your lawn.
Rainwater Harvesting
Whether you can collect rainwater, how much you can store, and any permits or tank size restrictions for residential rain barrels and cisterns.
Composting
Rules for backyard composting bins and piles plus curbside organics, bin requirements, allowed materials, setbacks, pest control, and any mandated diversion programs.