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.