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
abandoned or unlicensed vehicle(s)
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