Any junkyard which is within one thousand feet [304.8 meters] of the nearest edge of the right of way and visible from any highway of the state highway system which was lawfully in existence on December 3, 1965, may be maintained in existence until December 3, 1970, unless required to be removed prior thereto by order of the director.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 24-16-06

  • Director: means the director of the department of transportation of this state, acting directly or through authorized agents as provided in section 24-02-01. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • Right of way: means a general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, acquired for or devoted to highway purposes and shall include, but not be limited to publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas, sanitary facilities reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public, and tracts of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty adjacent to the state highway system. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • State highway system: means the system of state principal roads designated by the director of the department, the responsibility for which is lodged in the department. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1