# N.D. Cent. Code § 54-21.3-02: 54-21.3-02. Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 54-21.3-02
- **Heading:** 54-21.3-02. Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 54 / Chapter 54-21.3 / Section 54-21.3-02

## Text

54-21.3-02. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

1. "Agricultural purposes" includes purposes related to agriculture, farming, ranching,

dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal and poultry

husbandry.

2. "Building" means a combination of any materials fixed to form a structure and the

related facilities for the use or occupancy by persons, or property. The word "building"

shall be construed as though followed by the words "or part or parts thereof".

3. "City" means any city organized under the laws of this state.

4. "Code enforcement agency" means an agency of the state or local government with

authority to inspect buildings and enforce the law, ordinances, and regulations which

establish standards and requirements applicable to the construction, installation,

alteration, repair, or relocation of buildings.

5. "Construction" means the construction, erection, reconstruction, alteration, conversion,

or repair of buildings.

6. "Jurisdictional area" means the area within which a city or township has zoning

jurisdiction.

7. "State building code" means the state building code provided for in this chapter.

8. "Temporary work camp housing" includes a modular residential structure used to

house workers on a temporary basis for a maximum period of five years.

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