Public Health Nuisances
The Environmental Health Division investigates and resolves public health nuisances in accordance with Bismarck's Code of Ordinances Chapters 8-01-06 and Chapter 14-05-05.1, and North Dakota Century Code 23-35-09.
Section 14-05-05.1 of Bismarck's Code of Ordinances prohibits the following items from storage outside of a closed building in a residentially-zoned district:
- hazardous wastes
- scrap metals
- used or scrap lumber
- household appliances
- machinery
- farm machinery
- commercial equipment
- new or used building materials
- construction or demolition waste or salvage
- automotive or machinery parts
- tires
- used oil or solvents
- garbage or rubbish of any kind
- waste paper
- used furniture
- other household goods, barrels, rags, boxes, cardboard, or other items
- abandoned or unlicensed vehicle(s) on private property ONLY - with vehicles parked on the street for prolonged periods can be reported to the Bismarck Police Department at 701-223-1212
Complaint Form
If you wish to file a concern, please use this complaint form.