Finding of necessity by governing body
N.D. Cent. Code § 40-58-05
in effect40-58-05. Finding of necessity by governing body
A municipality may not exercise any of the powers conferred upon municipalities by this
chapter until its governing body adopts a resolution finding that:
1. One or more slum or blighted areas or industrial or commercial properties exist in the
municipality; and
2. The development, rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination
thereof, of the area or properties is necessary in the interest of the public economy,
health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of the municipality.
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