Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.200 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.200
Text of Compact
Status: repealed

<Section repealed on the date the Governor of Nevada either proclaims the withdrawal of the State of California from the Compact or finds that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has become unable to perform its duties or exercise its powers. See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

The Tahoe Regional Planning Compact is as follows:

Tahoe Regional Planning Compact

ARTICLE I. Findings and Declarations of Policy (a) It is found and declared that: (1) The waters of Lake Tahoe and other resources of the region are threatened with deterioration or degeneration, which endangers the natural beauty and economic productivity of the region. (2) The public and private interests and investments in the region are substantial. (3) The region exhibits unique environmental and ecological values which are irreplaceable. (4) By virtue of the special conditions and circumstances of the region's natural ecology, developmental pattern, population distribution and human needs, the region is experiencing problems of resource use and deficiencies of environmental control. (5) Increasing urbanization is threatening the ecological values of the region and threatening the public opportunities for use of the public lands. (6) Maintenance of the social and economic health of the region depends on maintaining the significant scenic, recreational, educational, scientific, natural and public health values provided by the Lake Tahoe Basin. (7) There is a public interest in protecting, preserving and enhancing these values for the residents of the region and for visitors to the region. (8) Responsibilities for providing recreational and scientific opportunities, preserving scenic and natural areas, and safeguarding the public who live, work and play in or visit the region are divided among local governments, regional agencies, the states of California and Nevada, and the Federal Government. (9) In recognition of the public investment and multistate and national significance of the recreational values, the Federal Government has an interest in the acquisition of recreational property and the management of resources in the region to preserve environmental and recreational values, and the Federal Government should assist the states in fulfilling their responsibilities. (10) In order to preserve the scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities of the region, there is a need to insure an equilibrium between the region's natural endowment and its man-made environment. (b) In order to enhance the efficiency and governmental effectiveness of the region, it is imperative that there be established a Tahoe Regional Planning Agency with the powers conferred by this compact including the power to establish environmental threshold carrying capacities and to adopt and enforce a regional plan and implementing ordinances which will achieve and maintain such capacities while providing opportunities for orderly growth and development consistent with such capacities. (c) The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency shall interpret and administer its plans, ordinances, rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of this compact.

ARTICLE II. Definitions As used in this compact: (a) “ Region ,” includes Lake Tahoe, the adjacent parts of Douglas and Washoe counties and Carson City, which for the purposes of this compact shall be deemed a county, lying within the Tahoe Basin in the State of Nevada, and the adjacent parts of the Counties of Placer and El Dorado lying within the Tahoe Basin in the State of California, and that additional and adjacent part of the County of Placer outside of the Tahoe Basin in the State of California which lies southward and eastward of a line starting at the intersection of the basin crestline and the north boundary of Section 1, thence west to the northwest corner of Section 3, thence south to the intersection of the basin crestline and the west boundary of Section 10; all sections referring to Township 15 North, Range 16 East, M.D.B. & M. The region defined and described herein shall be as precisely delineated on official maps of the agency. (b) “ Agency ” means the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. (c) “ Governing body ” means the governing board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. (d) “ Regional plan ” means the long-term general plan for the development of the region. (e) “ Planning commission ” means the advisory planning commission appointed pursuant to subdivision (h) of Article III. (f) “ Gaming ” means to deal, operate, carry on, conduct, maintain or expose for play any banking or percentage game played with cards, dice or any mechanical device or machine for money, property, checks, credit or any representative of value, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, faro, monte, roulette, keno, bingo, fantan, twenty-one, blackjack, seven-and-a-half, big injun, klondike, craps, stud poker, draw poker or slot machine, but does not include social games played solely for drinks, or cigars or cigarettes served individually, games played in private homes or residences for prizes or games operated by charitable or educational organizations, to the extent excluded by applicable state law. (g) “ Restricted gaming license ” means a license to operate not more than 15 slot machines on which a quarterly fee is charged pursuant to NRS 463.373 and no other games. (h) “ Project ” means an activity undertaken by any person, including any public agency, if the activity may substantially affect the land, water, air, space or any other natural resources of the region. (i) “ Environmental threshold carrying capacity ” means an environmental standard necessary to maintain a significant scenic, recreational, educational, scientific or natural value of the region or to maintain public health and safety within the region. Such standards shall include but not be limited to standards for air quality, water quality, soil conservation, vegetation preservation and noise. (j) “ Feasible ” means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social and technological factors. (k) “ Areas open to public use ” means all of the areas within a structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license except areas devoted to the private use of guests. (l) “ Areas devoted to private use of guests ” means hotel rooms and hallways to serve hotel room areas, and any parking areas. A hallway serves hotel room areas if more than 50 percent of the areas on each side of the hallway are hotel rooms. (m) “ Nonrestricted license ” means a gaming license which is not a restricted gaming license.

ARTICLE III. Organization (a) There is created the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency as a separate legal entity. The governing body of the agency shall be constituted as follows: (1) California delegation: (A) One member appointed by each of the County Boards of Supervisors of the Counties of El Dorado and Placer and one member appointed by the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Any such member may be a member of the county board of supervisors or city council, respectively, and shall reside in the territorial jurisdiction of the governmental body making the appointment. (B) Two members appointed by the Governor of California, one member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly of California and one member appointed by the Senate Rules Committee of the State of California. The members appointed pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be residents of the region and shall represent the public at large within the State of California. (2) Nevada delegation: (A) One member appointed by each of the boards of county commissioners of Douglas and Washoe counties and one member appointed by the board of supervisors of Carson City. Any such member may be a member of the board of county commissioners or board of supervisors, respectively, and shall reside in the territorial jurisdiction of the governmental body making the appointment. (B) One member appointed by the governor of Nevada, the secretary of state of Nevada or his designee, and the director of the state department of conservation and natural resources of Nevada or his designee. Except for the secretary of state and the director of the state department of conservation and natural resources, the members or designees appointed pursuant to this subparagraph shall not be residents of the region. All members appointed pursuant to this subparagraph shall represent the public at large within the State of Nevada. (C) One member appointed for a 1-year term by the six other members of the Nevada delegation. If at least four members of the Nevada delegation are unable to agree upon the selection of a seventh member within 60 days after the effective date of the amendments to this compact or the occurrence of a vacancy on the governing body for that state the governor of the State of Nevada shall make such an appointment. The member appointed pursuant to this subparagraph may, but is not required to, be a resident of the region within the State of Nevada. (3) If any appointing authority under paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), (2)(A) or (2)(B) fails to make such an appointment within 60 days after the effective date of the amendments to this compact or the occurrence of a vacancy on the governing body, the governor of the state in which the appointing authority is located shall make the appointment. The term of any member so appointed shall be 1 year. (4) The position of any member of the governing body shall be deemed vacant if such a member is absent from three consecutive meetings of the governing body in any calendar year. (5) Each member and employee of the agency shall disclose his economic interests in the region within 10 days after taking his seat on the governing board or being employed by the agency and shall thereafter disclose any further economic interest which he acquires, as soon as feasible after he acquires it. As used in this paragraph, “ economic interests ” means: (A) Any business entity operating in the region in which the member or employee has a direct or indirect investment worth more than $1,000; (B) Any real property located in the region in which the member or employee has a direct or indirect interest worth more than $1,000; (C) Any source of income attributable to activities in the region, other than loans by or deposits with a commercial lending institution in the regular course of business, aggregating $250 or more in value received by or promised to the member within the preceding 12 months; or (D) Any business entity operating in the region in which the member or employee is a director, officer, partner, trustee, employee or holds any position of management. No member or employee of the agency shall make, or attempt to influence, an agency decision in which he knows or has reason to know he has an economic interest. Members and employees of the agency must disqualify themselves from making or participating in the making of any decision of the agency when it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will have a material financial effect, distinguishable from its effect on the public generally, on the economic interests of the member or employee. (b) The members of the agency shall serve without compensation, but the expenses of each member shall be met by the body which he represents in accordance with the law of that body. All other expenses incurred by the governing body in the course of exercising the powers conferred upon it by this compact unless met in some other manner specifically provided, shall be paid by the agency out of its own funds. (c) Except for the secretary of state and director of the state department of conservation and natural resources of Nevada and the member appointed pursuant to subdivision (a)(2)(C), the members of the governing body serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority in each case, but each appointment shall be reviewed no less often than every 4 years. Members may be reappointed. (d) The governing body of the agency shall meet at least monthly. All meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by the law of the State of California or the State of Nevada, whichever imposes the greater requirement, applicable to local governments at the time such meeting is held. The governing body shall fix a date for its regular monthly meeting in such terms as “the first Monday of each month,” and shall not change such date more often than once in any calendar year. Notice of the date so fixed shall be given by publication at least once in a newspaper or combination of newspapers whose circulation is general throughout the region and in each county a portion of whose territory lies within the region. Notice of any special meeting, except an emergency meeting, shall be given by so publishing the date and place and posting an agenda at least 5 days prior to the meeting. (e) The position of a member of the governing body shall be considered vacated upon his loss of any of the qualifications required for his appointment and in such event the appointing authority shall appoint a successor. (f) The governing body shall elect from its own members a chairman and vice chairman, whose terms of office shall be 2 years, and who may be reelected. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the governing body may fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. (g) Four of the members of the governing body from each state constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the agency. The voting procedures shall be as follows: (1) For adopting, amending or repealing environmental threshold carrying capacities, the regional plan, and ordinances, rules and regulations, and for granting variances from the ordinances, rules and regulations, the vote of at least four of the members of each state agreeing with the vote of at least four members of the other state shall be required to take action. If there is no vote of at least four of the members from one state agreeing with the vote of at least four of the members of the other state on the actions specified in this paragraph, an action of rejection shall be deemed to have been taken. (2) For approving a project, the affirmative vote of at least five members from the state in which the project is located and the affirmative vote of at least nine members of the governing body are required. If at least five members of the governing body from the state in which the project is located and at least nine members of the entire governing body do not vote in favor of the project, upon a motion for approval, an action of rejection shall be deemed to have been taken. A decision by the agency to approve a project shall be supported by a statement of findings, adopted by the agency, which indicates that the project complies with the regional plan and with applicable ordinances, rules and regulations of the agency. (3) For routine business and for directing the agency's staff on litigation and enforcement actions, at least eight members of the governing body must agree to take action. If at least eight votes in favor of such action are not cast, an action of rejection shall be deemed to have been taken. Whenever under the provisions of this compact or any ordinance, rule, regulation or policy adopted pursuant thereto, the agency is required to review or approve any project, public or private, the agency shall take final action by vote, whether to approve, to require modification or to reject such project, within 180 days after the application for such project is accepted as complete by the agency in compliance with the agency's rules and regulations governing such delivery unless the applicant has agreed to an extension of this time limit. If a final action by vote does not take place within 180 days, the applicant may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to compel a vote unless he has agreed to an extension. This provision does not limit the right of any person to obtain judicial review of agency action under subdivision (h) of Article VI. The vote of each member of the governing body shall be individually recorded. The governing body shall adopt its own rules, regulations and procedures. (h) An advisory planning commission shall be appointed by the agency. The commission shall include: the chief planning officers of Placer County, El Dorado County, and the City of South Lake Tahoe in California and of Douglas County, Washoe County and Carson City in Nevada, the executive officer of the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board of the State of California, the executive officer of the Air Resources Board of the State of California, the director of the state department of conservation and natural resources of the State of Nevada, the administrator of the division of environmental protection in the state department of conservation and natural resources of the State of Nevada, the administrator of the Lake Tahoe Management Unit of the United States Forest Service, and at least four lay members with an equal number from each state, at least half of whom shall be residents of the region. Any official member may designate an alternate. The term of office of each lay member of the advisory planning commission shall be 2 years. Members may be reappointed. The position of each member of the advisory planning commission shall be considered vacated upon loss of any of the qualifications required for appointment, and in such an event the appointing authority shall appoint a successor. The advisory planning commission shall elect from its own members a chairman and a vice chairman, whose terms of office shall be 2 years and who may be reelected. If a vacancy occurs in either office, the advisory planning commission shall fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. A majority of the members of the advisory planning commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the commission. A majority vote of the quorum present shall be required to take action with respect to any matter. (i) The agency shall establish and maintain an office within the region, and for this purpose the agency may rent or own property and equipment. Every plan, ordinance and other record of the agency which is of such nature as to constitute a public record under the law of either the State of California or the State of Nevada shall be open to inspection and copying during regular office hours. (j) Each authority charged under this compact or by the law of either state with the duty of appointing a member of the governing body of the agency shall by certified copy of its resolution or other action notify the Secretary of State of its own state of the action taken.

ARTICLE IV. Personnel (a) The governing body shall determine the qualification of, and it shall appoint and fix the salary of, the executive officer of the agency, and shall employ such other staff and legal counsel as may be necessary to execute the powers and functions provided for under this compact or in accordance with any intergovernmental contracts or agreements the agency may be responsible for administering. (b) Agency personnel standards and regulations shall conform insofar as possible to the regulations and procedures of the civil service of the State of California or the State of Nevada, as may be determined by the governing body of the agency; and shall be regional and bistate in application and effect; provided that the governing body may, for administrative convenience and at its discretion, assign the administration of designated personnel arrangements to an agency of either state, and provided that administratively convenient adjustments be made in the standards and regulations governing personnel assigned under intergovernmental agreements. (c) The agency may establish and maintain or participate in such additional programs of employee benefits as may be appropriate to afford employees of the agency terms and conditions of employment similar to those enjoyed by employees of California and Nevada generally.

ARTICLE V. Planning (a) In preparing each of the plans required by this article and each amendment thereto, if any, subsequent to its adoption, the planning commission after due notice shall hold at least one public hearing which may be continued from time to time, and shall review the testimony and any written recommendations presented at such hearing before recommending the plan or amendment. The notice required by this subdivision shall be given at least 20 days prior to the public hearing by publication at least once in a newspaper or combination of newspapers whose circulation is general throughout the region and in each county a portion of whose territory lies within the region. The planning commission shall then recommend such plan or amendment to the governing body for adoption by ordinance. The governing body may adopt, modify or reject the proposed plan or amendment, or may initiate and adopt a plan or amendment without referring it to the planning commission. If the governing body initiates or substantially modifies a plan or amendment, it shall hold at least one public hearing thereon after due notice as required in this subdivision. If a request is made for the amendment of the regional plan by: (1) A political subdivision a part of whose territory would be affected by such amendment; or (2) The owner or lessee of real property which would be affected by such amendment, the governing body shall complete its action on such amendment within 180 days after such request is accepted as complete according to standards which must be prescribed by ordinance of the agency. (b) The agency shall develop, in cooperation with the states of California and Nevada, environmental threshold carrying capacities for the region. The agency should request the President's Council on Environmental Quality, the United States Forest Service and other appropriate agencies to assist in developing such environmental threshold carrying capacities. Within 18 months after the effective date of the amendments to this compact, the agency shall adopt environmental threshold carrying capacities for the region. (c) Within 1 year after the adoption of the environmental threshold carrying capacities for the region, the agency shall amend the regional plan so that, at a minimum, the plan and all of its elements, as implemented through agency ordinances, rules and regulations, achieves and maintains the adopted environmental threshold carrying capacities. Each element of the plan shall contain implementation provisions and time schedules for such implementation by ordinance. The planning commission and governing body shall continuously review and maintain the regional plan and, in so doing, shall ensure that the regional plan reflects changing economic conditions and the economic effect of regulation on commerce. The regional plan shall consist of a diagram, or diagrams, and text, or texts setting forth the projects and proposals for implementation of the regional plan, a description of the needs and goals of the region and a statement of the policies, standards and elements of the regional plan. The regional plan shall be a single enforceable plan and includes all of the following correlated elements: (1) A land-use plan for the integrated arrangement and general location and extent of, and the criteria and standards for, the uses of land, water, air, space and other natural resources within the region, including but not limited to an indication or allocation of maximum population densities and permitted uses. (2) A transportation plan for the integrated development of a regional system of transportation, including but not limited to parkways, highways, transportation facilities, transit routes, waterways, navigation facilities, public transportation facilities, bicycle facilities, and appurtenant terminals and facilities for the movement of people and goods within the region. The goal of transportation planning shall be: (A) To reduce dependency on the automobile by making more effective use of existing transportation modes and of public transit to move people and goods within the region; and (B) To reduce to the extent feasible air pollution which is caused by motor vehicles. Where increases in capacity are required, the agency shall give preference to providing such capacity through public transportation and public programs and projects related to transportation. The agency shall review and consider all existing transportation plans in preparing its regional transportation plan pursuant to this paragraph. The plan shall provide for an appropriate transit system for the region. The plan shall give consideration to: (A) Completion of the Loop Road in the states of Nevada and California; (B) Utilization of a light rail mass transit system in the South Shore area; and (C) Utilization of a transit terminal in the Kingsbury Grade area. Until the regional plan is revised, or a new transportation plan is adopted in accordance with this paragraph, the agency has no effective transportation plan. (3) A conservation plan for the preservation, development, utilization, and management of the scenic and other natural resources within the basin, including but not limited to, soils, shoreline and submerged lands, scenic corridors along transportation routes, open spaces, recreational and historical facilities. (4) A recreation plan for the development, utilization, and management of the recreational resources of the region, including but not limited to, wilderness and forested lands, parks and parkways, riding and hiking trails, beaches and playgrounds, marinas, areas for skiing and other recreational facilities. (5) A public services and facilities plan for the general location, scale and provision of public services and facilities, which, by the nature of their function, size, extent and other characteristics are necessary or appropriate for inclusion in the regional plan. In formulating and maintaining the regional plan, the planning commission and governing body shall take account of and shall seek to harmonize the needs of the region as a whole, the plans of the counties and cities within the region, the plans and planning activities of the state, federal and other public agencies and nongovernmental agencies and organizations which affect or are concerned with planning and development within the region. (d) The regional plan shall provide for attaining and maintaining federal, state, or local air and water quality standards, whichever are strictest, in the respective portions of the region for which the standards are applicable. The agency may, however, adopt air or water quality standards or control measures more stringent than the applicable state implementation plan or the applicable federal, state, or local standards for the region, if it finds that such additional standards or control measures are necessary to achieve the purposes of this compact. Each element of the regional plan, where applicable, shall, by ordinance, identify the means and time schedule by which air and water quality standards will be attained. (e) Except for the Regional Transportation Plan of the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, the regional plan, ordinances, rules and regulations adopted by the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency in effect on July 1, 1980, shall be the regional plan, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for that portion of the Tahoe region located in the State of California. Such plan, ordinance, rule or regulation may be amended or repealed by the governing body of the agency. The plans, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency that do not conflict with, or are not addressed by, the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's plans, ordinances, rules and regulations referred to in this subdivision shall continue to be applicable unless amended or repealed by the governing body of the agency. No provision of the regional plan, ordinances, rules and regulations of the California Tahoe Regional Planning Agency referred to in this subdivision shall apply to that portion of the region within the State of Nevada, unless such provision is adopted for the Nevada portion of the region by the governing body of the agency. (f) The regional plan, ordinances, rules and regulations of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency apply to that portion of the region within the State of Nevada. (g) The agency shall adopt ordinances prescribing specific written findings that the agency must make prior to approving any project in the region. These findings shall relate to environmental protection and shall insure that the project under review will not adversely affect implementation of the regional plan and will not cause the adopted environmental threshold carrying capacities of the region to be exceeded. (h) The agency shall maintain the data, maps and other information developed in the course of formulating and administering the regional plan, in a form suitable to assure a consistent view of developmental trends and other relevant information for the availability of and use by other agencies of government and by private organizations and individuals concerned. (i) Where necessary for the realization of the regional plan, the agency may engage in collaborative planning with local governmental jurisdictions located outside the region, but contiguous to its boundaries. In formulating and implementing the regional plan, the agency shall seek the cooperation and consider the recommendations of counties and cities and other agencies of local government, of state and federal agencies, of educational institutions and research organizations, whether public or private, and of civic groups and private persons.

ARTICLE VI. Agency's Powers (a) The governing body shall adopt all necessary ordinances, rules, and regulations to effectuate the adopted regional plan. Except as otherwise provided in this compact, every such ordinance, rule or regulation shall establish a minimum standard applicable throughout the region. Any political subdivision or public agency may adopt and enforce an equal or higher requirement applicable to the same subject of regulation in its territory. The regulations of the agency shall contain standards including but not limited to the following: water purity and clarity; subdivision; zoning; tree removal; solid waste disposal; sewage disposal; land fills, excavations, cuts and grading; piers, harbors, breakwaters or channels and other shoreline developments; waste disposal in shoreline areas; waste disposal from boats; mobile-home parks; house relocation; outdoor advertising; floodplain protection; soil and sedimentation control; air pollution; and watershed protection. Whenever possible without diminishing the effectiveness of the regional plan, the ordinances, rules, regulations and policies shall be confined to matters which are general and regional in application, leaving to the jurisdiction of the respective states, counties and cities the enactment of specific and local ordinances, rules, regulations and policies which conform to the regional plan. The agency shall prescribe by ordinance those activities which it has determined will not have substantial effect on the land, water, air, space or any other natural resources in the region and therefore will be exempt from its review and approval. Every ordinance adopted by the agency shall be published at least once by title in a newspaper or combination of newspapers whose circulation is general throughout the region. Except an ordinance adopting or amending the regional plan, no ordinance shall become effective until 60 days after its adoption. Immediately after its adoption, a copy of each ordinance shall be transmitted to the governing body of each political subdivision having territory within the region. (b) No project other than those to be reviewed and approved under the special provisions of subdivisions (d), (e), (f) and (g) may be developed in the region without obtaining the review and approval of the agency and no project may be approved unless it is found to comply with the regional plan and with the ordinances, rules and regulations enacted pursuant to subdivision (a) to effectuate that plan. The agency may approve a project in the region only after making the written findings required by this subdivision or subdivision (g) of Article V. Such findings shall be based on substantial evidence in the record. Before adoption by the agency of the ordinances required in subdivision (g) of Article V, the agency may approve a project in the region only after making written findings on the basis of substantial evidence in the record that the project is consistent with the regional plan then in effect and with applicable plans, ordinances, regulations, and standards of federal and state agencies relating to the protection, maintenance and enhancement of environmental quality in the region. (c) The legislatures of the states of California and Nevada find that in order to make effective the regional plan as revised by the agency, it is necessary to halt temporarily works of development in the region which might otherwise absorb the entire capability of the region for further development or direct it out of harmony with the ultimate plan. Subject to the limitation provided in this subdivision, from the effective date of the amendments to this compact until the regional plan is amended pursuant to subdivision (c) of Article V, or until May 1, 1983, whichever is earlier: (1) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, no new subdivision, planned unit development, or condominium project may be approved unless a complete tentative map or plan has been approved before the effective date of the amendments to this compact by all agencies having jurisdiction. The subdivision of land owned by a general improvement district, which existed and owned the land before the effective date of the amendments to this compact, may be approved if subdivision of the land is necessary to avoid insolvency of the district. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), no apartment building may be erected unless the required permits for such building have been secured from all agencies having jurisdiction, prior to the effective date of the amendments to this compact. (3) During each of the calendar years 1980, 1981 and 1982, no city or county may issue building permits which authorize the construction of a greater number of new residential units within the region than were authorized within the region by building permits issued by that city or county during the calendar year 1978. For the period of January through April, 1983, building permits authorizing the construction of no more than one-third of that number may be issued by each such city or county. For purposes of this paragraph a “ residential unit ” means either a single family residence or an individual residential unit within a larger building, such as an apartment building, a duplex or a condominium. The legislatures find the respective numbers of residential units authorized within the region during the calendar year 1978 to be as follows: 1. City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (combined)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 252 2. Placer County․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 278 3. Carson City․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ -0- 4. Douglas County․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 339 5. Washoe County․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 739 (4) During each of the calendar years 1980, 1981 and 1982, no city or county may issue building permits which authorize construction of a greater square footage of new commercial buildings within the region than were authorized within the region by building permits for commercial purposes issued by that city or county during the calendar year 1978. For the period of January through April, 1983, building permits authorizing the construction of no more than one-third the amount of that square footage may be issued by each such city or county. The legislatures find the respective square footages of commercial buildings authorized within the region during calendar year 1978 to be as follows: 1. City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County (combined)․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 64,324 2. Placer County․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 23,000 3. Carson City․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ -0- 4. Douglas County․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 57,354 5. Washoe County․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․․ 50,600 (5) No structure may be erected to house gaming under a nonrestricted license. (6) No facility for the treatment of sewage may be constructed or enlarged except: (A) To comply, as ordered by the appropriate state agency for the control of water pollution, with existing limitations of effluent under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §§ 1251 et seq., and the applicable state law for control of water pollution; (B) To accommodate development which is not prohibited or limited by this subdivision; or (C) In the case of Douglas County Lake Tahoe Sewer Authority, to modify or otherwise alter sewage treatment facilities existing on the effective date of the amendments to this compact so that such facilities will be able to treat the total volume of effluent for which they were originally designed, which is 3.0 million gallons per day. Such modification or alteration is not a “project”; is not subject to the requirements of Article VII; and does not require a permit from the agency. Before commencing such modification or alteration, however, the Authority shall submit to the agency its report identifying any significant soil erosion problems which may be caused by such modifications or alterations and the measures which the Authority proposes to take to mitigate or avoid such problems. The moratorium imposed by this subdivision does not apply to work done pursuant to a right vested before the effective date of the amendments to this compact. Notwithstanding the expiration date of the moratorium imposed by this subdivision, no new highway may be built or existing highway widened to accommodate additional continuous lanes for automobiles until the regional transportation plan is revised and adopted. The moratorium imposed by this subdivision does not apply to the construction of any parking garage which has been approved by the agency prior to May 4, 1979, whether that approval was affirmative or by default. The provisions of this paragraph are not an expression of legislative intent that any such parking garage, the approval of which is the subject of litigation which was pending on the effective date of the amendments to this compact, should or should not be constructed. The provisions of this paragraph are intended solely to permit construction of such a parking garage if a judgment sustaining the agency's approval to construct that parking garage has become final and no appeal is pending or may lawfully be taken to a higher court. (d) Subject to the final order of any court of competent jurisdiction entered in litigation contesting the validity of an approval by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, whether that approval was affirmative or by default, if that litigation was pending on May 4, 1979, the agency and the states of California and Nevada shall recognize as a permitted and conforming use: (1) Every structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license which existed as a licensed gaming establishment on May 4, 1979, or whose construction was approved by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency affirmatively or deemed approved before that date. The construction or use of any structure to house gaming under a nonrestricted license not so existing or approved, or the enlargement in cubic volume of any such existing or approved structure is prohibited. (2) Every other nonrestricted gaming establishment whose use was seasonal and whose license was issued before May 4, 1979, for the same season and for the number and type of games and slot machines on which taxes or fees were paid in the calendar year 1978. (3) Gaming conducted pursuant to a restricted gaming license issued before May 4, 1979, to the extent permitted by that license on that date. The area within any structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license which may be open to public use (as distinct from that devoted to the private use of guests and exclusive of any parking area) is limited to the area existing or approved for public use on May 4, 1979. Within these limits, any external modification of the structure which requires a permit from a local government also requires approval from the agency. The agency shall not permit restaurants, convention facilities, showrooms or other public areas to be constructed elsewhere in the region outside the structure in order to replace areas existing or approved for public use on May 4, 1979. (e) Any structure housing licensed gaming may be rebuilt or replaced to a size not to exceed the cubic volume, height and land coverage existing or approved on May 4, 1979, without the review or approval of the agency or any planning or regulatory authority of the State of Nevada whose review or approval would be required for a new structure. (f) The following provisions apply to any internal or external modification, remodeling, change in use, or repair of a structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license which is not prohibited by Article VI (d): (1) The agency's review of an external modification of the structure which requires a permit from a local government is limited to determining whether the external modification will do any of the following: (A) Enlarge the cubic volume of the structure; (B) Increase the total square footage of area open to or approved for public use on May 4, 1979; (C) Convert an area devoted to the private use of guests to an area open to public use; (D) Increase the public area open to public use which is used for gaming beyond the limits contained in paragraph (3); and (E) Conflict with or be subject to the provisions of any of the agency's ordinances that are generally applicable throughout the region. The agency shall make this determination within 60 days after the proposal is delivered to the agency in compliance with the agency's rules or regulations governing such delivery unless the applicant has agreed to an extension of this time limit. If an external modification is determined to have any of the effects enumerated in subparagraphs (A) through (C), it is prohibited. If an external modification is determined to have any of the effects enumerated in subparagraph (D) or (E), it is subject to the applicable provisions of this compact. If an external modification is determined to have no such effect, it is not subject to the provisions of this compact. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), internal modification, remodeling, change in use or repair of a structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license is not a project and does not require the review or approval of the agency. (3) Internal modification, remodeling, change in use or repair of areas open to public use within a structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license which alone or in combination with any other such modification, remodeling, change in use or repair will increase the total portion of those areas which is actually used for gaming by more than the product of the total base area, as defined below, in square feet existing on or approved before August 4, 1980, multiplied by 15 percent constitutes a project and is subject to all of the provisions of this compact relating to projects. For purposes of this paragraph and the determination required by Article VI (g), base area means all of the area within a structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license which may be open to public use, whether or not gaming is actually conducted or carried on in that area, except retail stores, convention centers and meeting rooms, administrative offices, kitchens, maintenance and storage areas, rest rooms, engineering and mechanical rooms, accounting rooms and counting rooms. (g) In order to administer and enforce the provisions of paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) the State of Nevada, through its appropriate planning or regulatory agency, shall require the owner or licensee of a structure housing gaming under a nonrestricted license to provide: (1) Documents containing sufficient information for the Nevada agency to establish the following relative to the structure: (A) The location of its external walls; (B) Its total cubic volume; (C) Within its external walls, the area in square feet open or approved for public use and the area in square feet devoted to or approved for the private use of guests on May 4, 1979; (D) The amount of surface area of land under the structure; and (E) The base area as defined in paragraph (f)(3) in square feet existing on or approved before August 4, 1980. (2) An informational report whenever any internal modification, remodeling, change in use, or repair will increase the total portion of the areas open to public use which is used for gaming. The Nevada agency shall transmit this information to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. (h) Gaming conducted pursuant to a restricted gaming license is exempt from review by the agency if it is incidental to the primary use of the premises. (i) The provisions of subdivisions (d) and (e) are intended only to limit gaming and related activities as conducted within a gaming establishment, or construction designed to permit the enlargement of such activities, and not to limit any other use of property zoned for commercial use or the accommodation of tourists, as approved by the agency. (j) Legal actions arising out of or alleging a violation of the provisions of this compact, of the regional plan or of an ordinance or regulation of the agency or of a permit or a condition of a permit issued by the agency are governed by the following provisions: (1) This subdivision applies to: (A) Actions arising out of activities directly undertaken by the agency. (B) Actions arising out of the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license or other entitlement for use by the agency. (C) Actions arising out of any other act or failure to act by any person or public agency. Such legal actions may be filed and the provisions of this subdivision apply equally in the appropriate courts of California and Nevada and of the United States. (2) Venue lies: (A) If a civil or criminal action challenges an activity by the agency or any person which is undertaken or to be undertaken upon a parcel of real property, in the state or federal judicial district where the real property is situated. (B) If an action challenges an activity which does not involve a specific parcel of land (such as an action challenging an ordinance of the agency), in any state or federal court having jurisdiction within the region. (3) Any aggrieved person may file an action in an appropriate court of the State of California or Nevada or of the United States alleging noncompliance with the provisions of this compact or with an ordinance or regulation of the agency. In the case of governmental agencies, “ aggrieved person ” means the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency or any state, federal or local agency. In the case of any person other than a governmental agency who challenges an action of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, “ aggrieved person ” means any person who has appeared, either in person, through an authorized representative, or in writing, before the agency at an appropriate administrative hearing to register objection to the action which is being challenged, or who had good cause for not making such an appearance. (4) A legal action arising out of the adoption or amendment of the regional plan or of any ordinance or regulation of the agency, or out of the granting or denial of any permit, shall be commenced within 60 days after final action by the agency. All other legal actions shall be commenced within 65 days after discovery of the cause of action. (5) In any legal action filed pursuant to this subdivision which challenges an adjudicatory act or decision of the agency to approve or disapprove a project, the scope of judicial inquiry shall extend only to whether there was prejudicial abuse of discretion. Prejudicial abuse of discretion is established if the agency has not proceeded in a manner required by law or if the act or decision of the agency was not supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. In making such a determination the court shall not exercise its independent judgment on evidence but shall only determine whether the act or decision was supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. In any legal action filed pursuant to this subdivision which challenges a legislative act or decision of the agency (such as the adoption of the regional plan and the enactment of implementing ordinances), the scope of the judicial inquiry shall extend only to the questions of whether the act or decision has been arbitrary, capricious or lacking substantial evidentiary support or whether the agency has failed to proceed in a manner required by law. (6) In addition to the provisions of paragraph (5) relating to judicial inquiry: (A) When adopting or amending a regional plan, the agency shall act in accordance with the requirements of the compact and the implementing ordinances, rules and regulations, and a party challenging the regional plan has the burden of showing that the regional plan is not in conformance with those requirements. (B) When taking an action or making a decision, the agency shall act in accordance with the requirements of the compact and the regional plan, including the implementing ordinances, rules and regulations, and a party challenging the action or decision has the burden of showing that the act or decision is not in conformance with those requirements. (7) The provisions of this subdivision do not apply to any legal proceeding pending on the date when this subdivision becomes effective. Any such legal proceeding shall be conducted and concluded under the provisions of law which were applicable prior to the effective date of this subdivision. (8) The security required for the issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction based upon an alleged violation of this compact or any ordinance, plan, rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto is governed by the rule or statute applicable to the court in which the action is brought, unless the action is brought by a public agency or political subdivision to enforce its own rules, regulations and ordinances in which case no security shall be required. (k) The agency shall monitor activities in the region and may bring enforcement actions in the region to ensure compliance with the regional plan and adopted ordinances, rules, regulations and policies. If it is found that the regional plan, or ordinances, rules, regulations and policies are not being enforced by a local jurisdiction, the agency may bring action in a court of competent jurisdiction to ensure compliance. (l) Any person who violates any provision of this compact or of any ordinance or regulation of the agency or of any condition of approval imposed by the agency is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000. Any such person is subject to an additional civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 per day, for each day on which such a violation persists. In imposing the penalties authorized by this subdivision, the court shall consider the nature of the violation and shall impose a greater penalty if it was willful or resulted from gross negligence than if it resulted from inadvertence or simple negligence. (m) The agency is hereby empowered to initiate, negotiate and participate in contracts and agreements among the local governmental authorities of the region, or any other intergovernmental contracts or agreements authorized by state or federal law. (n) Each intergovernmental contract or agreement shall provide for its own funding and staffing, but this shall not preclude financial contributions from the local authorities concerned or from supplementary sources. (o) Every record of the agency, whether public or not, shall be open for examination to the Legislature and Controller of the State of California and the legislative auditor of the State of Nevada. (p) Approval by the agency of any project expires 3 years after the date of final action by the agency or the effective date of the amendments to this compact, whichever is later, unless construction is begun within that time and diligently pursued thereafter, or the use or activity has commenced. In computing the 3-year period any period of time during which the project is the subject of a legal action which delays or renders impossible the diligent pursuit of that project shall not be counted. Any license, permit or certificate issued by the agency which has an expiration date shall be extended by that period of time during which the project is the subject of such legal action as provided in this subdivision. (q) The governing body shall maintain a current list of real property known to be available for exchange with the United States or with other owners of real property in order to facilitate exchanges of real property by owners of real property in the region.

ARTICLE VII. Environmental Impact Statements (a) The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency when acting upon matters that have a significant effect on the environment shall: (1) Utilize a systematic, interdisciplinary approach which will insure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences and the environmental design arts in planning and in decision making which may have an impact on man's environment; (2) Prepare and consider a detailed environmental impact statement before deciding to approve or carry out any project. The detailed environmental impact statement shall include the following: (A) The significant environmental impacts of the proposed project; (B) Any significant adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided should the project be implemented; (C) Alternatives to the proposed project; (D) Mitigation measures which must be implemented to assure meeting standards of the region; (E) The relationship between local short-term uses of man's environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity; (F) Any significant irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources which would be involved in the proposed project should it be implemented; and (G) The growth-inducing impact of the proposed project; (3) Study, develop and describe appropriate alternatives to recommended courses of action for any project which involves unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources; (4) Make available to states, counties, municipalities, institutions and individuals, advice and information useful in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the region's environment; and (5) Initiate and utilize ecological information in the planning and development of resource-oriented projects. (b) Prior to completing an environmental impact statement, the agency shall consult with and obtain the comments of any federal, state or local agency which has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to any environmental impact involved. Copies of such statement and the comments and views of the appropriate federal, state and local agencies which are authorized to develop and enforce environmental standards shall be made available to the public and shall accompany the project through the review processes. The public shall be consulted during the environmental impact statement process and views shall be solicited during a public comment period not to be less than 60 days. (c) Any environmental impact statement required pursuant to this article need not repeat in its entirety any information or data which is relevant to such a statement and is a matter of public record or is generally available to the public, such as information contained in an environmental impact report prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act or a federal environmental impact statement prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. However, such information or data shall be briefly described in the environmental impact statement and its relationship to the environmental impact statement shall be indicated. In addition, any person may submit information relative to a proposed project which may be included, in whole or in part, in any environmental impact statement required by this article. (d) In addition to the written findings specified by agency ordinance to implement the regional plan, the agency shall make either of the following written findings before approving a project for which an environmental impact statement was prepared: (1) Changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into such project which avoid or reduce the significant adverse environmental effects to a less than significant level; or (2) Specific considerations, such as economic, social or technical, make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives discussed in the environmental impact statement on the project. A separate written finding shall be made for each significant effect identified in the environmental impact statement on the project. All written findings must be supported by substantial evidence in the record. (e) The agency may charge and collect a reasonable fee from any person proposing a project subject to the provisions of this compact in order to recover the estimated costs incurred by the agency in preparing an environmental impact statement under this article. (f) The agency shall adopt by ordinance a list of classes of projects which the agency has determined will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore will be exempt from the requirement for the preparation of an environmental impact statement under this article. Prior to adopting the list, the agency shall make a written finding supported by substantial evidence in the record that each class of projects will not have a significant effect on the environment.

ARTICLE VIII. Finances (a) On or before September 30 of each calendar year the agency shall establish the amount of money necessary to support its activities for the next succeeding fiscal year commencing July 1 of the following year. The agency shall apportion $75,000 of this amount among the counties within the region on the same ratio to the total sum required as the full cash valuation of taxable property within the region in each county bears to the total full cash valuation of taxable property within the region. In addition, each county within the region in California shall pay $18,750 to the agency and each county within the region in Nevada, including Carson City, shall pay $12,500 to the agency, from any funds available therefor. The State of California and the State of Nevada may pay to the agency by July 1 of each year any additional sums necessary to support the operations of the agency pursuant to this compact. If additional funds are required, the agency shall make a request for the funds to the states of California and Nevada. Requests for state funds must be apportioned two-thirds from California and one-third from Nevada. Money appropriated shall be paid within 30 days. (b) The agency may fix and collect reasonable fees for any services rendered by it. (c) The agency shall submit an itemized budget to the states for review with any request for state funds, shall be strictly accountable to any county in the region and the states for all funds paid by them to the agency and shall be strictly accountable to all participating bodies for all receipts and disbursement. (d) The agency is authorized to receive gifts, donations, subventions, grants, and other financial aids and funds; but the agency may not own land except as provided in subdivision (i) of Article III. (e) The agency shall not obligate itself beyond the moneys due under this article for its support from the several counties and the states for the current fiscal year, plus any moneys on hand or irrevocably pledged to its support from other sources. No obligation contracted by the agency shall bind either of the party states or any political subdivision thereof.

ARTICLE IX. Transportation District (a) The Tahoe transportation district is hereby established as a special purpose district. The boundaries of the district are coterminous with those of the region. (b) The business of the district shall be managed by a board of directors consisting of: (1) One member of the county board of supervisors of each of the counties of El Dorado and Placer who must be appointed by his respective board of supervisors; (2) One member of the city council of the City of South Lake Tahoe who must be appointed by the city council; (3) One member each of the board of county commissioners of Douglas County and of Washoe County who must be appointed by his respective board of county commissioners; (4) One member of the board of supervisors of Carson City who must be appointed by the board of supervisors; (5) One member of the South Shore Transportation Management Association or its successor organization who must be appointed by the association or its successor organization; (6) One member of the North Shore Transportation Management Association or its successor organization who must be appointed by the association or its successor organization; (7) One member of each local transportation district in the region that is authorized by the State of Nevada or the State of California who must be appointed by his respective transportation district; (8) One member appointed by a majority of the other voting directors who represents a public or private transportation system operating in the region; (9) The director of the California Department of Transportation; and (10) The director of the department of transportation of the State of Nevada. Any entity that appoints a member to the board of directors, the director of the California Department of Transportation or the director of the department of transportation of the State of Nevada may designate an alternate. (c) Before a local transportation district appoints a member to the board of directors pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (b), the local transportation district must enter into a written agreement with the Tahoe transportation district that sets forth the responsibilities of the districts for the establishment of policies and the management of financial matters, including, but not limited to, the distribution of revenue among the districts. (d) The directors of the California Department of Transportation and the department of transportation of the State of Nevada, or their designated alternates, serve as nonvoting directors, but shall provide technical and professional advice to the district as necessary and appropriate. (e) The vote of a majority of the directors must agree to take action. If a majority of votes in favor of an action are not cast, an action of rejection shall be deemed to have been taken. (f) The Tahoe transportation district may by resolution establish procedures for the adoption of its budgets, the appropriation of its money and the carrying on of its other financial activities. These procedures must conform insofar as is practicable to the procedures for financial administration of the State of California or the State of Nevada or one or more of the local governments in the region. (g) The Tahoe transportation district may in accordance with the adopted transportation plan: (1) Own and operate a public transportation system to the exclusion of all other publicly owned transportation systems in the region. (2) Own and operate support facilities for public and private systems of transportation, including, but not limited to, parking lots, terminals, facilities for maintenance, devices for the collection of revenue and other related equipment. (3) Acquire or agree to operate upon mutually agreeable terms any publicly or privately owned transportation system or facility within the region. (4) Hire the employees of existing public transportation systems that are acquired by the district without loss of benefits to the employees, bargain collectively with employee organizations, and extend pension and other collateral benefits to employees. (5) Contract with private companies to provide supplementary transportation or provide any of the services needed in operating a system of transportation for the region. (6) Contract with local governments in the region to operate transportation facilities or provide any of the services necessary to operate a system of transportation for the region. (7) Fix the rates and charges for transportation services provided pursuant to this subdivision. (8) Issue revenue bonds and other evidence of indebtedness and make other financial arrangements appropriate for developing and operating a public transportation system. (9) By resolution, determine and propose for adoption a tax for the purpose of obtaining services of the district. The tax proposed must be general and of uniform operation throughout the region, and may not be graduated in any way, except for a sales and use tax. If a sales and use tax is approved by the voters as provided in this paragraph, it may be administered by the states of California and Nevada respectively in accordance with the laws that apply within their respective jurisdictions and must not exceed a rate of 1 percent of the gross receipts from the sale of tangible personal property sold in the district. The district is prohibited from imposing any other tax measured by gross or net receipts on business, an ad valorem tax, a tax or charge that is assessed against people or vehicles as they enter or leave the region, and any tax, direct or indirect, on gaming tables and devices. Any such proposition must be submitted to the voters of the district and shall become effective upon approval of the voters voting on the proposition who reside in the State of California in accordance with the laws that apply within that state and approval of the voters voting on the proposition who reside in the State of Nevada in accordance with the laws that apply within that state. The revenues from any such tax must be used for the service for which it was imposed, and for no other purpose. (10) Provide service from inside the region to convenient airport, railroad and interstate bus terminals without regard to the boundaries of the region. (h) The legislatures of the states of California and Nevada may, by substantively identical enactments, amend this article.

ARTICLE X. Miscellaneous (a) It is intended that the provisions of this compact shall be reasonably and liberally construed to effectuate the purposes thereof. Except as provided in subdivision (c), the provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any participating state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state participating therein, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining state and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters. (b) The agency shall have such additional powers and duties as may hereafter be delegated or imposed upon it from time to time by the action of the Legislature of either state concurred in by the Legislature of the other. (c) A state party to this compact may withdraw therefrom by enacting a statute repealing the compact. Notice of withdrawal shall be communicated officially and in writing to the Governor of the other state and to the agency administrators. This provision is not severable, and if it is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, no other provision of this compact shall be binding upon the State of Nevada or the State of California. (d) No provision of this compact shall have any effect upon the allocation, distribution or storage of interstate waters or upon any appropriative water right.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277A.080 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277A / Section 277A.080
“Fixed guideway” defined
Status: in_force

“ Fixed guideway ” means a mass transportation facility which uses and occupies a separate right-of-way or rails exclusively for public transportation, including, without limitation, fixed rail, automated guideway transit and exclusive facilities for buses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.010 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.010
Legislative findings; declaration of purpose
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds: (a) That there is substantial duplication of functions, human resources and expenses between the city and county law enforcement agencies in this state. (b) That merger of city and county law enforcement agencies would increase the efficiency of such agencies by increasing communication facilities, lowering purchasing costs and coordinating law enforcement efforts throughout metropolitan areas.

2. It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the means whereby the respective law enforcement agencies of the cities and counties in this state may merge into county-wide metropolitan police departments.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.575 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.575
Municipal clerk custodian of certificates for property sold to municipality; sale or transfer of certificate
Status: in_force

The municipal clerk is the custodian of all certificates for property sold to the municipality. At any time before the expiration of the period of redemption as determined pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 271.595 and before the redemption of the property, the municipal clerk shall sell or transfer any certificate to any person who presents the treasurer's receipt evidencing payment of the amount for which the property described was stricken off to the municipality, with interest continuing to accrue from the date of sale to the date of payment at a rate not exceeding 1 percent per month, as aforesaid. The clerk may, if authorized by the governing body, sell and transfer any certificate in like manner after the expiration of the period of redemption as determined pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 271.595 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.315 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.315
Granting of variances, special and conditional use permits and other special exceptions by board of adjustment, planning commission or hearing examiner; appeal of decision
Status: in_force

1. The governing body may provide by ordinance for the granting of variances, special use permits, conditional use permits or other special exceptions by the board of adjustment, the planning commission or a hearing examiner appointed pursuant to NRS 278.262 . The governing body may impose this duty entirely on the board, commission or examiner, respectively, or provide for the granting of enumerated categories of variances, special use permits, conditional use permits or special exceptions by the board, commission or examiner.

2. A hearing to consider an application for the granting of a variance, special use permit, conditional use permit or special exception must be held before the board of adjustment, planning commission or hearing examiner within 65 days after the filing of the application, unless a longer time or a different process of review is provided in an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 278.0201 .

3. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, notice setting forth the time, place and purpose of the hearing must be sent at least 10 days before the hearing to: (a) The applicant; (b) Each owner of real property, as listed on the county assessor's records, located within 300 feet of the property in question; (c) If a mobile home park is located within 300 feet of the property in question, each tenant of that mobile home park; (d) Any advisory board which has been established for the affected area by the governing body; and (e) If a military installation is located within 3,000 feet of the property in question, the commander of that military installation.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, in a county whose population is 100,000 or more, a notice setting forth the time, place and purpose of the hearing must be sent at least 10 days before the hearing to: (a) The applicant; (b) If the application is for a deviation of at least 10 percent but not more than 30 percent from a standard for development: (1) Each owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of real property located within 100 feet of the property in question; and (2) Each tenant of a mobile home park located within 100 feet of the property in question; (c) If the application is for a special use permit or a deviation of more than 30 percent from a standard for development: (1) Each owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of real property located within 500 feet of the property in question; (2) The owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of each of the 30 separately owned parcels nearest the property in question, to the extent this notice does not duplicate the notice given pursuant to subparagraph (1); and (3) Each tenant of a mobile home park located within 500 feet of the property in question; (d) If the application is for a project of regional significance, as that term is described in NRS 278.02542 : (1) Each owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of real property located within 750 feet of the property in question; (2) The owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of each of the 30 separately owned parcels nearest the property in question, to the extent this notice does not duplicate the notice given pursuant to subparagraph (1); and (3) Each tenant of a mobile home park located within 750 feet of the property in question; (e) Any advisory board which has been established for the affected area by the governing body; and (f) If a military installation is located within 3,000 feet of the property in question, the commander of that military installation.

5. If an application is filed with the governing body for the issuance of a special use permit with regard to property situated within an unincorporated town that is located more than 10 miles from an incorporated city, the governing body shall, at least 10 days before the hearing on the application is held pursuant to subsection 2, transmit a copy of any information pertinent to the application to the town board, citizens' advisory council or town advisory board, whichever is applicable, of the unincorporated town. The town board, citizens' advisory council or town advisory board may make recommendations regarding the application and submit its recommendations before the hearing on the application is held pursuant to subsection 2. The governing body or other authorized person or entity conducting the hearing shall consider any recommendations submitted by the town board, citizens' advisory council or town advisory board regarding the application and, within 10 days after making its decision on the application, shall transmit a copy of its decision to the town board, citizens' advisory council or town advisory board.

6. An applicant or a protestant may appeal a decision of the board of adjustment, planning commission or hearing examiner in accordance with the ordinance adopted pursuant to NRS 278.3195 .

7. In a county whose population is 700,000 or more, if the application is for the issuance of a special use permit for an establishment which serves alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off of the premises as its primary business in a district which is not a gaming enterprise district as defined in NRS 463.0158 , the governing body shall, at least 10 days before the hearing: (a) Send a notice setting forth the time, place and purpose of the hearing to: (1) The applicant; (2) Each owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of real property located within 1,500 feet of the property in question; (3) The owner, as listed on the county assessor's records, of each of the 30 separately owned parcels nearest the property in question, to the extent this notice does not duplicate the notice given pursuant to subparagraph (2); (4) Each tenant of a mobile home park located within 1,500 feet of the property in question; (5) Any advisory board which has been established for the affected area by the governing body; and (6) If a military installation is located within 3,000 feet of the property in question, the commander of that military installation; and (b) Erect or cause to be erected on the property, at least one sign not less than 2 feet high and 2 feet wide. The sign must be made of material reasonably calculated to withstand the elements for 40 days. The governing body must be consistent in its use of colors for the background and lettering of the sign. The sign must include the following information: (1) The existing permitted use and zoning designation of the property in question; (2) The proposed permitted use of the property in question; (3) The date, time and place of the public hearing; and (4) A telephone number which may be used by interested persons to obtain additional information.

8. A sign required pursuant to subsection 7 is for informational purposes only and must be erected regardless of any local ordinance regarding the size, placement or composition of signs to the contrary.

9. A governing body may charge an additional fee for each application for a special use permit to cover the actual costs resulting from the erection of not more than one sign required by subsection 7, if any. The additional fee is not subject to the limitation imposed by NRS 354.5989 .

10. The governing body shall remove or cause to be removed any sign required by subsection 7 within 5 days after the final hearing for the application for which the sign was erected. There must be no additional charge to the applicant for such removal.

11. The notice required to be provided pursuant to subsections 3, 4 and 7 must be sent by mail or, if requested by a party to whom notice must be provided pursuant to those subsections, by electronic means if receipt of such an electronic notice can be verified, and must be written in language which is easy to understand. The notice must set forth the time, place and purpose of the hearing and a physical description or map of the property in question.

12. The provisions of this section do not apply to an application for a conditional use permit filed pursuant to NRS 278.147 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.468 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.468
Preparation of plans for blighted areas; dissemination of redevelopment information; acceptance and expenditure of money; creation of residential plan; budget
Status: in_force

An agency may:

1. From time to time prepare plans for the improvement, rehabilitation and redevelopment of blighted areas.

2. Disseminate redevelopment information.

3. Accept financial or other assistance from any public or private source, for the agency's activities, powers and duties, and expend any funds so received for any of the purposes of this chapter.

4. For each neighborhood within the redevelopment area, create a residential plan for the neighborhood or appoint an advisory council for redevelopment and delegate the authority to create the residential plan to the advisory council. A residential plan created by an advisory council must be approved by the agency, and each residential plan created pursuant to this subsection must include a financing plan.

5. Include in its budget all money received from any source, including, without limitation, money received from a local government for use by an advisory council in carrying out a residential plan approved by the agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277B.170 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277B / Section 277B.170
Creation: Public hearings after approval; notice
Status: in_force

1. If the Office approves the creation of an inland port and authority pursuant to NRS 277B.160 , each participating entity shall hold at least two public hearings to discuss the creation of the inland port and authority.

2. The participating entity shall give notice of the hearing by publication in a newspaper published in the county not later than 7 days before the hearing. The notice must include, without limitation: (a) The date, time and place for the hearing; (b) The boundaries of the proposed inland port, including, without limitation, a map of the proposed inland port; and (c) The powers of the proposed authority.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271A.120 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271A / Section 271A.120
Issuance of special obligations; agreements to reimburse entities or persons for project costs; restrictions on financing and reimbursement; feasibility studies; default on special obligations or agreements; security for special obligations or agreements; automatic termination of special obligations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the governing body of a municipality adopts an ordinance pursuant to NRS 271A.070 , the municipality may: (a) Issue, at one time or from time to time, bonds or notes as special obligations under the Local Government Securities Law to finance or refinance projects for the benefit of the district. Any such bonds or notes may be secured by a pledge of, and be payable from, any money pledged pursuant to NRS 271A.070 and received by the municipality with respect to the district, any revenue received by the municipality from any revenue-producing projects in the district, or any combination thereof. (b) Enter into an agreement with one or more governmental entities or other persons to reimburse that entity or person for the cost of acquiring, improving or equipping, or any combination thereof, any project, which may contain such terms as are determined to be desirable by the governing body of the municipality, including the payment of reasonable interest and other financing costs incurred by such entity or other person. Any such reimbursements may be secured by a pledge of, and be payable from, any money pledged pursuant to NRS 271A.070 and received by the municipality with respect to the district, any revenue received by the municipality from any revenue-producing projects in the district, or any combination thereof. Such an agreement is not subject to the limitations of subsection 1 of NRS 354.626 and may, at the option of the governing body, be binding on the municipality beyond the fiscal year in which it was made.

2. The governing body of a municipality shall not, with respect to any district created before, on or after July 1, 2011, provide any financing or reimbursement pursuant to this section: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, to any governmental entity for any project within the district if any nongovernmental entity is or was entitled to receive any financing or reimbursement from the municipality pursuant to this section under the original financing agreements for the initial projects within the district. This paragraph does not prohibit the provision of such financing or reimbursement to a governmental entity that is or was entitled to receive such financing or reimbursement under the original financing agreements for the initial projects within the district. (b) To any person or other entity for any project within the district, other than a person or other entity that is or was entitled to receive such financing or reimbursement from the municipality under the original financing agreements for the initial projects within the district, without the consent of all the persons and other entities that were entitled to receive such financing or reimbursement under the original financing agreements for the initial projects within the district.

3. Before the issuance of any bonds or notes pursuant to this section, the municipality must obtain the results of a feasibility study, commissioned by the municipality, which shows that a sufficient amount will be generated from money pledged pursuant to NRS 271A.070 to make timely payment on the bonds or notes, taking into account the revenue from any other revenue-producing projects also pledged for the payment of the bonds or notes, if any. A failure to make payments of any amounts due: (a) With respect to any bonds or notes issued pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Under any agreements entered into pursuant to subsection 1, because of any insufficiency in the amount of money pledged pursuant to NRS 271A.070 to make those payments shall be deemed not to constitute a default on those bonds, notes or agreements.

4. No bond, note or other agreement issued or entered into pursuant to this section may be secured by or payable from the general fund of the municipality, the power of the municipality to levy ad valorem property taxes, or any source other than any money pledged pursuant to NRS 271A.070 and received by the municipality with respect to the district, any revenue received by the municipality from any revenue-producing projects in the district, or any combination thereof. No bond, note or other agreement issued or entered into pursuant to this section may ever become a general obligation of the municipality or a charge against its general credit or taxing powers, nor may any such bond, note or other agreement become a debt of the municipality for purposes of any limitation on indebtedness.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any bond or note issued pursuant to this section, including any bond or note issued to refund any such bond or note, must mature on or before, and any agreement entered pursuant to this section must automatically terminate on or before, the end of the fiscal year in which the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the ordinance creating the district occurs. If the district is a district in which, during the first 5 full fiscal years after the creation of the district, the amount of the money pledged pursuant to NRS 271A.070 and received by the municipality with respect to the district is equal to zero, any bond or note issued pursuant to this section, including any bond or note issued to refund any such bond or note, must mature on or before, and any agreement entered pursuant to this section must automatically terminate on or before, the end of the fiscal year in which the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the ordinance creating the district occurs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.182 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.182
Short title
Status: in_force

NRS 277.182 to 277.188 , inclusive, may be cited as the State and Local Government Cooperation Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.0217 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.0217
Certain documents to be retained by governing body or other entity that causes notices of hearing to be provided
Status: in_force

If a governing body or other entity causes notice of a hearing to be provided pursuant to NRS 278.0215 , 278.147 , 278.260 , 278.315 , 278.4789 or 278.480 , the governing body or other entity shall retain:

1. A copy of the notice;

2. A list of the persons or governmental entities to which the notice was addressed; and

3. A record of the date on which the notice was deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, or, if applicable, sent by electronic means.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.578 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.578
Submission of redevelopment plan to legislative body; report required
Status: in_force

1. After the formation of a redevelopment plan and its submission to the planning commission of the community, the agency shall submit it to the legislative body.

2. Every redevelopment plan submitted to the legislative body must be accompanied by a report containing: (a) The reasons for the selection of the redevelopment area; (b) A description of the physical, social and economic conditions existing in the area; (c) A description of the proposed method of financing the redevelopment plan in sufficient detail so that the legislative body may determine the economic feasibility of the plan; (d) A method or plan for the relocation of persons and families temporarily or permanently displaced from housing facilities in the redevelopment area; (e) An analysis of the preliminary plan; and (f) The report and recommendations of the planning commission, if any.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.791 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.791
“Restricted gaming license” defined
Status: in_force

“Restricted gaming license” means a license to operate not more than 15 slot machines for which a quarterly fee is charged pursuant to NRS 463.373 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277A.060 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277A / Section 277A.060
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commission ” means a regional transportation commission created pursuant to NRS 277A.170 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.265 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.265
General powers of counties, cities and towns
Status: in_force

<Section effective until June 30, 2032. See, also, section 271.265 effective July 1, 2032, to June 30, 2036, and section effective July 1, 2036.>

1. The governing body of a county, city or town, upon behalf of the municipality and in its name, without any election, may from time to time acquire, improve, equip, operate and maintain, within or without the municipality, or both within and without the municipality: (a) A curb and gutter project; (b) A drainage project; (c) An energy efficiency improvement project; (d) A neighborhood improvement project; (e) An off-street parking project; (f) An overpass project; (g) A park project; (h) A public safety project; (i) A renewable energy project; (j) A sanitary sewer project; (k) A security wall; (l) A sidewalk project; (m) A storm sewer project; (n) A street project; (o) A street beautification project; (p) A transportation project; (q) An underpass project; (r) A water project; (s) A waterfront project; (t) A waterfront maintenance project; and (u) Any combination of such projects.

2. In addition to the power specified in subsection 1, the governing body of a city having a commission form of government as defined in NRS 267.010 , upon behalf of the municipality and in its name, without any election, may from time to time acquire, improve, equip, operate and maintain, within or without the municipality, or both within and without the municipality: (a) An electrical project; (b) A telephone project; (c) A combination of an electrical project and a telephone project; (d) A combination of an electrical project or a telephone project with any of the projects, or any combination thereof, specified in subsection 1; and (e) A combination of an electrical project and a telephone project with any of the projects, or any combination thereof, specified in subsection 1.

3. In addition to the power specified in subsections 1 and 2, the governing body of a municipality, on behalf of the municipality and in its name, without an election, may finance an underground conversion project with the approval of each service provider that owns the overhead service facilities to be converted.

4. In addition to the power specified in subsections 1, 2 and 3, if the governing body of a municipality in a county whose population is less than 700,000 complies with the provisions of NRS 271.650 , the governing body of the municipality, on behalf of the municipality and in its name, without any election, may from time to time acquire, improve, equip, operate and maintain, within or without the municipality, or both within and without the municipality: (a) An art project; and (b) A tourism and entertainment project.

5. In addition to the power specified in this section, if a qualified project is located within the jurisdiction of the municipality, the governing body of the municipality, on behalf of the municipality and in its name, without any election, may from time to time acquire, improve, equip, operate and maintain, within or without the municipality, or both within and without the municipality, an electrical project for the qualified project, a fire protection project for the qualified project or a rail project for the qualified project.

6. As used in this section, “ qualified project ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 360.888 or 360.940 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.585 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.585
Compliance with appropriate city or county building code
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 393.110 , all persons and political subdivisions shall comply with the appropriate city or county building code.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.280 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.280
Transfer of powers and duties to department; contracts; suits; insurance
Status: in_force

1. Upon the formation of a department, every power and duty conferred or imposed by law upon a county sheriff which relates to law enforcement, and upon a chief of police or police department of any participating city, devolves automatically upon the department. After the formation of a department, contracts to furnish police services must be made with the department and not with a participating political subdivision.

2. The department may, upon the approval of the committee and in compliance with chapter 332 of NRS , enter into contracts to purchase goods and services necessary to operate and maintain the department.

3. The department may sue or be sued in its own name with respect to any contract it is permitted by law to enter.

4. The department is responsible for the defense of any claim and for any judgment arising out of any act or omission to act on the part of the committee, the sheriff, or any officer, employee or agent of the department, for which a political subdivision of the State may be held responsible pursuant to NRS 41.0305 to 41.039 , inclusive. The department may sue or be sued with regard to these matters.

5. The department may: (a) Insure itself against any liability arising under subsection 4. (b) Insure the members of the committee, the sheriff, and any of its officers, employees and agents against tort liability resulting from an act or an omission to act in the scope of his or her duties or employment. (c) Insure against the expense of defending a claim against itself, the committee, the sheriff or any of its officers, employees or agents whether or not liability exists on the claim.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.110 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.110
Joint exercise of powers, privileges and authority by public agencies; purchase of prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, medical supplies or related services; agreements
Status: in_force

Except as limited by NRS 280.105 and 711.175 :

1. Any power, privilege or authority exercised or capable of exercise by a public agency of this State, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, may be exercised jointly with any other public agency of this State, and jointly with any public agency of any other state or of the United States to the extent that the laws of such other state or of the United States permit such joint exercise. Any agency of this State when acting jointly with any other public agency may exercise all the powers, privileges and authority conferred by NRS 277.080 to 277.180 , inclusive, upon a public agency.

2. Any two or more public agencies may enter into agreements with one another for joint or cooperative action pursuant to the provisions of NRS 277.080 to 277.170 , inclusive.

3. A public agency may enter into an agreement with any other public agency or private entity in this State, the District of Columbia or any other state or territory of the United States or any agency of the United States for the purchase of prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services to the extent that the laws applicable to each participating agency and entity permit such an agreement.

4. If it is reasonably foreseeable that a participating public agency will be required to: (a) Expend more than $25,000 to carry out an agreement described in this section, the agreement: (1) Must be in writing. (2) Becomes effective only upon ratification by appropriate ordinance, resolution or otherwise pursuant to law on the part of the governing bodies of the participating public agencies. (b) Expend $25,000 or less to carry out such an agreement, each participating public agency shall maintain written documentation of the terms of the agreement for at least 3 years after the date on which the agreement was entered into.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.232 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.232
“Telephone project” defined
Status: in_force

“Telephone project” means facilities pertaining to the distribution of telephone cables and lines, including without limitation subsurface conduits, and all appurtenances and incidentals related thereto (or any combination thereof).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.0208 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.0208
Prohibition against prohibiting or unreasonably restricting use of system for obtaining solar energy
Status: in_force

1. A governing body shall not adopt an ordinance, regulation or plan or take any other action that prohibits or unreasonably restricts or has the effect of prohibiting or unreasonably restricting the owner of real property from using a system for obtaining solar energy on his or her property.

2. Any covenant, restriction or condition contained in a deed, contract or other legal instrument which affects the transfer or sale of, or any other interest in, real property and which prohibits or unreasonably restricts or has the effect of prohibiting or unreasonably restricting the owner of the property from using a system for obtaining solar energy on his or her property is void and unenforceable.

3. For the purposes of this section, the following shall be deemed to be unreasonable restrictions: (a) The placing of a restriction or requirement on the use of a system for obtaining solar energy which decreases the efficiency or performance of the system by more than 10 percent of the amount that was originally specified for the system, as determined by the Director of the Office of Energy, and which does not allow for the use of an alternative system at a substantially comparable cost and with substantially comparable efficiency and performance. (b) The prohibition of a system for obtaining solar energy that uses components painted with black solar glazing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.0695 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.0695
Cooperative agreements concerning insurance: Issuance of securities; applicability of other laws concerning securities
Status: in_force

1. NRS 277.067 and 277.069 provide full authority for the exercise of the powers granted in those sections. No other act or law relating to the authorization or issuance of securities that provides for an election applies to any proceedings taken or acts done pursuant to those sections.

2. An issuance of bonds or notes, pledge of revenues, or obligation to contribute money which is made or undertaken pursuant to NRS 277.067 and 277.069 shall be deemed not to create indebtedness for the purposes of any limitation on indebtedness contained in any general or special law or charter.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in NRS 277.067 and 277.069 , the issuance of any bonds or notes pursuant to NRS 277.069 must be made in accordance with: (a) The Local Government Securities Law, if the bonds or notes are issued by or on behalf of a municipality as that term is defined in NRS 350.538 ; (b) The State Securities Law, if the bonds or notes are issued by or on behalf of an agency of the State; or (c) The University Securities Law, if the bonds or notes are issued by or on behalf of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277B.110 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277B / Section 277B.110
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be liberally construed in order to facilitate economic development, trade and commerce in the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.085 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.085
“Rural program of resident officers” defined
Status: in_force

“Rural program of resident officers” means a law enforcement program which provides police protection to a rural area as defined by a metropolitan police department, approved by the governing body of each participating political subdivision before January 1 preceding the commencement of each fiscal year.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.710 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.710
Revolving loan account: Creation; investment; credit of interest and income; deposit of money; payment of claims; acceptance of gifts and grants
Status: in_force

1. Each legislative body shall create a revolving loan account in the treasury of the community. The account must be administered by the agency.

2. The money in a revolving loan account created pursuant to this section must be invested as money in other accounts in the treasury of the community is invested. All interest and income earned on the money in a revolving loan account must be credited to the account. Any money remaining in a revolving loan account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the general fund of the community, and the balance in the account must be carried forward.

3. All payments of principal and interest on loans made to a small business from a revolving loan account must be deposited with the treasurer of the community for credit to the account.

4. Claims against a revolving loan account must be paid as other claims against the agency are paid.

5. An agency may accept gifts, grants, bequests and donations from any source for deposit in the revolving loan account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.150 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.150
Master plan: Preparation and adoption by planning commission; adoption by governing body of city or county
Status: in_force

1. The planning commission shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city, county or region which in the commission's judgment bears relation to the planning thereof.

2. The plan must be known as the master plan, and must be so prepared that all or portions thereof, except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5, may be adopted by the governing body, as provided in NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive, as a basis for the development of the city, county or region for such reasonable period of time next ensuing after the adoption thereof as may practically be covered thereby.

3. In counties whose population is less than 100,000, if the governing body of the city or county adopts only a portion of the master plan, it shall include in that portion an aboveground utility plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 .

4. In counties whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, if the governing body of the city or county adopts only a portion of the master plan, it shall include in that portion: (a) A conservation plan of the conservation element, as described in subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 ; (b) The housing element, as described in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 ; (c) A population plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 ; and (d) An aboveground utility plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 .

5. In counties whose population is 700,000 or more, the governing body of the city or county shall adopt a master plan for all of the city or county that must address each of the elements set forth in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.028 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.028
Review and amendment of existing master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan; objection filed with regional planning commission; appeal of final determination to board
Status: in_force

1. Following the initial adoption of the comprehensive regional plan or any portion of it, each local planning commission, and any other affected entity shall review its respective master plan, facilities plan and other similar plans, amend them to conform with the provisions of the comprehensive regional plan, and submit them, within 60 days after the adoption of the comprehensive plan, to the regional planning commission. The regional planning commission shall review the plans at one or more public hearings held within 180 days after their submission and determine whether they conform with the comprehensive regional plan. The regional planning commission shall specify which parts of the plan, if any, are not in conformance and why they fail to conform.

2. If the regional planning commission fails to make a determination within 180 days after the submission of a plan pursuant to this section, the plan shall be deemed to be in conformance with the comprehensive regional plan.

3. An affected entity or local governing body that has submitted a plan and disagrees with the reasons given by the regional planning commission for making a determination of nonconformance pursuant to this section may file an objection with the regional planning commission within 45 days after the issuance of that determination. The affected entity or local governing body shall attach its reasons why the plan is in conformance with the comprehensive regional plan. The regional planning commission shall consider the objection and issue its final determination of conformance or nonconformance within 45 days after the objection is filed. The determination may be appealed to the governing board not later than 30 days after its issuance.

4. Within 45 days after its receipt of an appeal, the governing board shall consider the appeal and issue its decision. If the board affirms the determination of the commission, the affected entity or local governing body shall, within 60 days after the issuance of the decision, propose revisions to the plan and resubmit the plan together with the proposed revisions to the commission for review in accordance with this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277A.140 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277A / Section 277A.140
“Town” defined
Status: in_force

“ Town ” means an unincorporated town.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278A.240 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278A / Section 278A.240
Types of units
Status: in_force

A planned unit residential development may consist of attached or detached single-family units, town houses, cluster units, condominiums, garden apartments or any combination thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.604 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.604
Approval of contracts by legislative body
Status: in_force

The legislative body may require the agency to submit any contracts to the legislative body and obtain its approval before entering into such contracts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.5697 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.5697
Validity of electronic documents
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 247.115 , if the provisions of NRS 278.320 to 278.5695 , inclusive, require that: (a) A document be an original, be on paper or another tangible medium, or be in writing, the requirement is satisfied by an electronic document if the file containing the document is locked electronically to prevent any changes to the document. (b) A document be filed, submitted or presented, the requirement is satisfied if the document is filed, submitted or presented electronically and the file containing the document is locked electronically to prevent any changes to the document. (c) A document be sealed or stamped, the requirement is satisfied if: (1) The document is sealed or stamped electronically using an electronically prepared seal or stamp; and (2) Secure encryption methods are in place to prevent the copying, transferring or removing of the seal or stamp, which must comply, without limitation, with any requirements for digital signatures set forth in chapter 720 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and any standards of the county recorder for such electronic documents. (d) A document be signed, the requirement is satisfied by the use of a digital signature if the digital signature complies with: (1) Any requirements regarding the use of digital signatures prescribed in chapter 720 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and (2) Any standards for the use of digital signatures adopted by the county recorder to whom the document is being submitted. (e) A copy of a document to be forwarded, furnished or provided, the requirement is satisfied if the copy is forwarded, furnished or provided electronically.

2. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of: (a) The Secretary of State to adopt regulations regarding digital signatures pursuant to NRS 720.150 . (b) A governmental agency to prescribe requirements relating to the use of electronic records or electronic signatures pursuant to NRS 719.350 . (c) The State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to prescribe requirements relating to the signing and stamping of documents produced by a professional engineer or land surveyor pursuant to NRS 625.565 . (d) Any other governmental entity authorized by law to establish requirements or procedures relating to electronic documents or records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.015 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.015
“Governing body” defined
Status: in_force

“Governing body” means the city council or other legislative body of the city or the board of county commissioners or, in the case of Carson City, the Board of Supervisors.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.065 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.065
“Investigative function” defined
Status: in_force

“Investigative function” means those units within the department whose primary responsibility is to investigate cases to apprehend and convict criminals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.02376 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.02376
“Residential facility for groups” defined
Status: in_force

“Residential facility for groups” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.017 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.498 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.498
Ordinance requiring dedication: Conformity to or adoption of plan for recreation
Status: in_force

1. The ordinance adopted pursuant to NRS 278.4979 must, insofar as practicable, conform to the recreation plan incorporated in the applicable master plan.

2. If no recreation plan is incorporated in the master plan, the ordinance must, by means of accompanying maps, diagrams, charts, descriptive matter and reports, also adopt a recreation plan. The plan must provide for a comprehensive system of recreation areas, including natural reservations, parks, parkways, beaches, playgrounds and other recreation areas, as well as the location thereof, when practicable.

3. The recreation plan adopted pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 must discuss and outline the proposed method or methods of carrying out the acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of the recreation facilities for which it provides.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.458 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.458
Agency's power vested in members
Status: in_force

The powers of each agency are vested in the members in office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.022 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.022
Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Declaration of legislative intent
Status: in_force

1. It is hereby declared a matter of legislative declaration and belief that the morals of the youth of the State of Nevada are threatened by the presence of adult motion picture theaters and adult bookstores which are appearing throughout some of the communities of our State. These establishments and the type and character of the merchandise and paraphernalia sold in them create an aura of mystery and enticement for Nevada's youngsters that is increased by the lascivious and suggestive advertising that is often employed to promulgate the availability of these products and services. It is the intent of the Legislature to minimize the exposure of our youth to the influence of these establishments.

2. It is further the firm belief that the moral values of our youth and therefore the mores of our society are in great part influenced and determined by the family, but are affected by the presence of an exposure to these establishments; therefore, it is the firm belief of the Legislature that society has a vital duty and role in the protection of our moral fiber and standards for the well-being of us all as a society.

3. The location of these establishments is of vital concern to society in regard to their location near areas where our youth may learn, play, pass by, or would be exposed to their advertising, window displays, or the general atmosphere encompassing their operation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.6312 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.6312
Power of municipality to create district; ownership of improvements or installations within district; inapplicability of certain provisions related to local improvements
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of a municipality, on behalf of the municipality and in its name, without an election, may by resolution create a district to finance or refinance one or more qualified improvement projects: (a) On qualifying commercial or industrial real property, which may include any real property other than: (1) A residential dwelling that contains fewer than five individual dwelling units; or (2) Property financed by a government-guaranteed financing program that prohibits the subordination of the government's interest in the property or otherwise prohibits a contract under NRS 271.6301 to 271.6325 , inclusive. (b) That meet one of the following requirements: (1) For an energy efficiency improvement project, the project must be determined to meet the definition of an energy efficiency improvement project set forth in NRS 271.6303 , comply with applicable requirements set forth in the program guide and be supported by an energy audit conducted by a qualified service company that includes a written energy analysis of the project. (2) For a renewable energy project, the project must meet the definition of a renewable energy project set forth in NRS 271.6308 , as determined by a qualified service company, and comply with applicable requirements set forth in the program guide. The determination of the qualified service company must be supported by a written feasibility study. Except as otherwise provided in this subparagraph, a renewable energy project must not be used to sell or distribute renewable energy between tracts. If the structure that is benefitting from the qualified improvement project is located on more than one contiguous tract, the renewable energy project may be used to serve the entire structure. (3) For a resiliency project, the project must be determined to meet the definition of a resiliency project set forth in NRS 271.6309 by a licensed professional in the field of the resiliency project that is approved by the municipality pursuant to NRS 271.6325 and comply with applicable requirements set forth in the program guide. The determination of the licensed professional must be contained in a written analysis of the project. (4) For a water efficiency improvement project, the project must be determined to meet the definition of a water efficiency improvement project set forth in NRS 271.631 by a qualified service company and comply with applicable requirements set forth in the program guide. The determination of the qualified service company must be contained in a written analysis of the project.

2. Subject to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 271.6315 , a district created pursuant to subsection 1 may comprise the entire jurisdictional boundaries of the municipality or any portion or individual tract, thereof.

3. The improvements to or installations within a district created pursuant to this section must not be owned by a municipality but shall be the property of the owner of the tract upon which the improvement or installation is located.

4. The provisions of: (a) NRS 271.275 to 271.365 , inclusive, and 271.367 to 271.472 , inclusive, do not apply to a district which is created pursuant to this section. (b) NRS 271.495 and 271.500 do not apply to any bonds or interim warrants issued to finance a qualified improvement project within a district created pursuant to this section.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Energy audit ” means a formal evaluation of the energy consumption of a permanent building or any structural improvement to real property that is consistent with the requirements of ASTM International Standard E2797, “Standard Practice for Building Energy Performance Assessment for a Building Involved in a Real Estate Transaction,” the ASHRAE Level 2 or 3 guidelines for energy audits or any comparable energy assessment guidelines. (b) “Qualified service company” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 333A.060 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278A.110 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278A / Section 278A.110
Density and intensity of use of land
Status: in_force

1. An ordinance enacted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must establish standards governing the density or intensity of land use in a planned unit development.

2. The standards must take into account the possibility that the density or intensity of land use otherwise allowable on the site under the provisions of a zoning ordinance previously enacted may not be appropriate for a planned unit development. The standards may vary the density or intensity of land use otherwise applicable to the land within the planned unit development in consideration of: (a) The amount, location and proposed use of common open space. (b) The location and physical characteristics of the site of the proposed planned development. (c) The location, design and type of dwelling units. (d) The criteria for approval of a tentative map of a subdivision pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 278.349 .

3. In the case of a planned unit development which is proposed to be developed over a period of years, the standards may, to encourage the flexibility of density, design and type intended by the provisions of this chapter, authorize a departure from the density or intensity of use established for the entire planned unit development in the case of each section to be developed. The ordinance may authorize the city or county to allow for a greater concentration of density or intensity of land use within a section of development whether it is earlier or later in the development than the other sections. The ordinance may require that the approval by the city or county of a greater concentration of density or intensity of land use for any section to be developed be offset by a smaller concentration in any completed prior stage or by an appropriate reservation of common open space on the remaining land by a grant of easement or by covenant in favor of the city or county. If the ordinance requires both tentative and final approval of a plan for a planned unit development, the reservation must, as far as practicable, defer the precise location of the common open space until an application for final approval is filed so that flexibility of development, which is a prime objective of this chapter, can be maintained.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278C.155 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278C / Section 278C.155
Creation by cooperative agreement between Nevada System of Higher Education and city in which principal campus of Nevada State University is located or intended to be located
Status: in_force

1. A tax increment area may be created pursuant to this section by a cooperative agreement between a city in which the principal campus of the Nevada State University is located or intended to be located and the Nevada System of Higher Education, if the boundaries of the tax increment area include only land: (a) On which the principal campus of the Nevada State University is located or intended to be located; and (b) Which: (1) Consists of not more than 509 acres; (2) Was transferred by the city creating the tax increment area to the Nevada System of Higher Education for the use of the Nevada State University; (3) Has never been subject to property taxation; and (4) The Nevada System of Higher Education has agreed to continue to own for the term of the tax increment area. The provisions of NRS 278C.160, subsections 4 , 6 and 7 of NRS 278C.170 , NRS 278C.220, subsections 2 and 3 of NRS 278C.250 and paragraph (d) of subsection 6 of NRS 278C.250 do not apply to a tax increment area created pursuant to this section, but such a tax increment area is subject to the provisions of subsections 2 to 9, inclusive.

2. Whenever the governing body of a city in which the principal campus of the Nevada State University is located or intended to be located and the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada determine that the interests of the city, the Nevada System of Higher Education and the public require an undertaking, the governing body and the Board of Regents may enter into a cooperative agreement pursuant to NRS 277.080 to 277.180 , inclusive, which describes by reference to the general types of undertakings authorized pursuant to NRS 278C.140 and the undertakings proposed for the tax increment area, and which contains or refers to an exhibit filed with the clerk of the city and the Secretary of the Board of Regents which contains: (a) A statement of the last finalized amount of the assessed valuation of the real property within the boundaries of the tax increment area, which boundaries must be in compliance with subsection 1, and a statement that, based upon the records of the county treasurer, no property taxes were collected on any of that property, or on any interest therein, during the most recent year for which those records are available; and (b) A description of the tax increment area or its location, so that the various tracts of taxable real property and any taxable personal property may be identified and determined to be within or without the tax increment area, except that the description need not describe in complete detail each tract of real property proposed to be included within the tax increment area.

3. The governing body may, at any time after the effective date of a cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to this section, adopt a resolution that provisionally orders the undertakings and creation of the tax increment area.

4. The notice of the meeting required pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 278C.170 must: (a) Describe by reference the general types of undertakings authorized pursuant to NRS 278C.140 and the undertakings proposed for the tax increment area; (b) Describe the last finalized amount of the assessed valuation of the real property within the boundaries of the tax increment area, and state that, based upon the records of the county treasurer, no property taxes were collected on any of that property, or on any interest therein, during the most recent year for which those records are available; (c) Describe the tax increment area or its location, so that the various tracts of taxable real or personal property may be identified and determined to be within or without the tax increment area; and (d) State the date, time and place of the meeting described in subsection 1 of NRS 278C.170 .

5. If, after considering all properly submitted and relevant written and oral complaints, protests, objections and other relevant comments and after considering any other relevant material, the governing body determines that the undertaking is in the public interest and defines that public interest, the governing body shall determine whether to proceed with the undertaking. If the governing body has ordered any modification to an undertaking and has determined to proceed, the governing body must consult with the Board of Regents to obtain its consent to the proposed modification. When the Board of Regents and the governing body are in agreement on the modification, if any, and a statement of the modification is filed with the clerk, if the governing body wants to proceed with the undertaking, the governing body shall adopt an ordinance in the same manner as any other ordinance: (a) Overruling all complaints, protests and objections not otherwise acted upon; (b) Ordering the undertaking; (c) Describing the tax increment area to which the undertaking pertains; and (d) Creating a tax increment account for the undertaking.

6. Money deposited in the tax increment account as described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 278C.250 may be used to pay the capital costs of the undertaking directly, in addition to being used to pay the bond requirements of loans, money advanced or indebtedness incurred to finance or refinance an undertaking, and may continue to be used for those purposes until the expiration of the tax increment area pursuant to NRS 278C.300 .

7. The Board of Regents may pledge to any securities it issues under a delegation pursuant to subsection 8, or irrevocably dedicate to the city that will issue securities hereunder, any revenues of the Nevada System of Higher Education derived from the campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education whose boundaries are included in whole or in part in the tax increment area, other than revenues from state appropriations and from student fees, and subject to any covenants or restrictions in any instruments authorizing other securities. Such an irrevocable dedication must be for the term of the securities issued by the city and any securities refunding those securities and may also extend for the term of the tax increment area.

8. The city may delegate to the Board of Regents the authority to issue any security other than a general obligation security which the city is authorized to issue pursuant to this chapter, and in connection therewith, may irrevocably dedicate to the Board of Regents the revenues that are authorized pursuant to this chapter to be pledged or used to repay those securities, including, without limitation, all money in the tax increment account created pursuant to subsection 5. The irrevocable dedication of any security pursuant to this subsection must be for the term of the security issued by the Nevada System of Higher Education and any security refunding those securities and may also extend for the term of the tax increment area.

9. If the boundaries of a county school district include a tax increment area created pursuant to this section and the county school district operates a public school on property within the boundaries of that tax increment area, the county school district and the Nevada System of Higher Education shall consult with one another regarding funding for the operating costs of that public school.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.02521 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.02521
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature recognizes the need for innovative strategies of planning and development that: (a) Address the anticipated needs and demands of continued urbanization and the corresponding need to protect environmentally sensitive areas; and (b) Will allow the development of less populous regions of this State if such regions: (1) Seek increased economic development; and (2) Have sufficient resources of land and water to accommodate development in a manner that is environmentally sound.

2. The Legislature further recognizes that innovative strategies of planning and development may be superior to conventional strategies of planning and development with respect to: (a) Protecting environmentally sensitive areas; (b) Maintaining the economic viability of agricultural and other predominantly rural land uses; and (c) Providing cost-effective public facilities and services.

3. It is the intent of the Legislature that each comprehensive regional policy plan adopted or amended pursuant to this chapter should set forth a process of planning which: (a) Allows for: (1) The efficient use of land within existing urban areas; and (2) The conversion of rural lands to other uses, if such other uses are appropriate and consistent with the provisions of this chapter and the master plan of each affected city and county. (b) Uses innovative and flexible strategies of planning and development and creative techniques of land use planning which promote sustainable growth, including, without limitation, establishment of new towns, the maintenance of open space and mixed-use development.

4. It is the further intent of the Legislature that when the governing body of a local government adopts a master plan or zoning regulation, the plan or regulation should promote a strategy of maximizing the use of existing facilities and services through redevelopment, interspersion of new housing and businesses in established neighborhoods and other mechanisms for urban revitalization.

5. It is the further intent of the Legislature that the construction of public facilities and the provision of services necessary to support development should be coordinated with activities of development to ensure that demand for such facilities and services can be met at the time the demand is created. In carrying out this intent, local and regional governmental entities are encouraged to construct public facilities, including, without limitation, buildings that are certified in accordance with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building System or its equivalent, provide services or carry out development in phases. Public facilities constructed and services provided to accommodate new development should be consistent with plans for capital improvements prepared pursuant to NRS 278.0226 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.456 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.456
Acquisition of property by agency from member or officer by eminent domain
Status: in_force

An agency shall not acquire from any of its members or officers any property or interest in property except through eminent domain proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.325 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.325
Resolution of governing body; adoption and amendment of ordinance creating district; recording list of tracts and estimated assessments; overlapping boundaries of neighborhood improvement projects prohibited
Status: in_force

1. When an accurate estimate of cost, full and detailed plans and specifications and map are prepared, are presented and are satisfactory to the governing body, it shall, by resolution, make a determination that: (a) Public convenience and necessity require the creation of the district; and (b) The creation of the district is economically sound and feasible. This determination may be made part of the ordinance creating the district adopted pursuant to subsection 2 and is conclusive in the absence of fraud or gross abuse of discretion.

2. The governing body may, by ordinance, create the district and order the proposed project to be acquired or improved. This ordinance may be adopted and amended as if an emergency existed.

3. The ordinance must prescribe: (a) The extent of the improvement district to be assessed, by boundaries or other brief description, and similarly of each assessment unit therein, if any. (b) The kind and location of each project proposed, without mentioning minor details. (c) The amount or proportion of the total cost to be defrayed by assessments, the method of levying assessments, the number of installments and the times in which the costs assessed will be payable. (d) The character and extent of any construction units.

4. The engineer may further revise the cost, plans and specifications and map from time to time for all or any part of any project, and the ordinance may be appropriately amended. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 271.640 to 271.646 , inclusive, such amendment must take place before letting any construction contract therefor and before any work being done other than by independent contract let by the municipality.

5. The ordinance, if amended, must order the work to be done as provided in this chapter.

6. Upon adoption or amendment of the ordinance, the governing body shall cause to be recorded in the office of the county recorder a certified copy of a list of the tracts to be assessed and the amount of maximum benefits estimated to be assessed against each tract in the assessment area, as shown on the assessment plat as revised and approved by the governing body pursuant to NRS 271.320 . Neither the failure to record the list as provided in this subsection nor any defect or omission in the list regarding any parcel or parcels to be included within the district affects the validity of any assessment, the lien for the payment thereof or the priority of that lien.

7. The governing body may not adopt an ordinance creating or modifying the boundaries of an improvement district for a neighborhood improvement project if the boundaries of the improvement district overlap an existing improvement district created for a neighborhood improvement project.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.0155 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.0155
“Improvement” defined
Status: in_force

“Improvement” means such street work and utilities to be installed on land dedicated or to be dedicated for streets and easements as are necessary for local drainage, local traffic and the general use of property owners in the subdivision.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277A.370 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277A / Section 277A.370
Agreements for exchange of cash flow based on price of fuel
Status: in_force

1. A commission that budgets $1,000,000 or more in any fiscal year for the purchase of fuel may enter into an agreement for an exchange of cash flow based on the price of fuel as provided in this section if it finds that such an agreement would be in the best interest of the commission.

2. A commission may only enter into an agreement to exchange cash flow payments based on the price of fuel only if: (a) The long-term unsecured debt obligations of the person with whom the commission enters the agreement are rated “A” or better by a nationally recognized rating agency; or (b) The obligations pursuant to the agreement of the person with whom the commission enters the agreement are guaranteed by a person whose long-term debt obligations are rated “A” or better by a nationally recognized rating agency.

3. A commission may agree, with respect to a fuel that the commission has budgeted to purchase in a fiscal year: (a) To pay sums based on a fixed price or prices for that fuel, on an amount of the fuel that does not exceed the amount of the fuel that the commission expects to acquire over a period that is not more than 63 months from the date of the agreement, in exchange for an agreement by the other party to pay sums equal to a variable price for that fuel determined pursuant to a formula or price reference set forth in the agreement on the same amount of the fuel as the amount used in determining the sums payable by the commission; (b) To pay sums based on a variable price or prices for that fuel determined pursuant to a formula or price reference set forth in the agreement, on an amount of fuel that does not exceed the amount of the fuel the commission expects it will acquire over the period that is not more than 63 months from the date of the agreement, in exchange for an agreement by the other party to pay sums equal to a fixed price or prices for that fuel on the same amount of fuel as the amount used in determining the sums payable by the commission; or (c) To pay sums based on a variable price or prices for the fuel determined pursuant to a formula or price reference set forth in the agreement, on an amount of the fuel that does not exceed the amount of the fuel that the commission expects it will acquire over the period that is not more than 63 months from the date of the agreement, in exchange for an agreement by the other party to pay sums equal to a different variable price for that fuel determined pursuant to a formula or price reference set forth in the agreement on the same amount of the fuel as the amount used in determining the amount payable by the commission.

4. The payments to be made for any fiscal year must be based on the amounts of the fuel that the commission expects to buy or sell during that fiscal year and must be scheduled to be paid within an 18-month period that begins 3 months before and ends 3 months after the fiscal year.

5. A certification by the commission or its chief financial officer as to any determination made under this section or as to the amount of fuel that a commission expects to buy or sell during the term of an agreement entered into pursuant to this section, or during all or any part of any fiscal year that is wholly or partially included in the term of an agreement entered into pursuant to this section, is conclusive, absent fraud, for the purpose of determining whether the commission is authorized to enter into an agreement under this section.

6. The term of an agreement entered into pursuant to this section may not exceed 63 months.

7. An agreement entered into pursuant to this section is not: (a) A debt or indebtedness of the commission for the purposes of any limitation upon the indebtedness of the commission or any requirement for an election with regard to the issuance of securities that is applicable to the commission. (b) Subject to the limitations of subsection 1 of NRS 354.626 .

8. A commission which has entered into an agreement pursuant to this section may use the price it pays or expects to pay for fuel after giving effect to the agreement for the purpose of calculating: (a) Rates and charges of a revenue-producing enterprise whose revenues are pledged to or used to pay municipal securities; (b) Statutory requirements concerning revenue coverage that are applicable to municipal securities; and (c) Any other amounts which are based upon the amounts to be paid for fuel.

9. Subject to covenants applicable to municipal securities to which any revenues of the commission or county are pledged, any payments required to be made by the commission under an agreement may be made from money that could be used to pay for the fuel or from any other legally available source.

10. The powers granted by this section are in addition to all other powers of any commission, and nothing herein limits the exercise of a power a commission otherwise has.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.02317 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.02317
Governing body may not require dedication of real property as condition for issuance of building permit; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a governing body shall not require an owner of land to dedicate real property or any interest in real property as a condition for the issuance of a building permit.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit: (a) A governing body from requiring, before the issuance of a building permit, that an owner of land comply with any applicable conditions of a discretionary approval, including, without limitation, a special use permit, that has been granted previously; or (b) The application of any requirements that a governing body imposes by ordinance with respect to a broad class of owners of land.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.496 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.496
Requirements for presenting map of reversion for recording
Status: in_force

1. A map of reversion presented for recording must include a certificate signed and acknowledged, pursuant to NRS 240.166 , 240.1665 or 240.167 , by each person who is an owner of the land consenting to the preparation and recordation of the map for the purpose of reversion.

2. A governing body may by ordinance require a map of reversion presented for recording to include: (a) A report from a title company which lists the names of: (1) Each owner of record of the land; and (2) Each holder of record of a security interest in the land, if the security interest was created by a mortgage or a deed of trust. (b) The written consent of each holder of record of a security interest listed pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a), to the preparation and recordation of the map of reversion. A holder of record of a security interest may consent by signing: (1) The map of reversion; or (2) A separate document that is recorded with the map of reversion and declares his or her consent to the reversion, if the map contains a notation that a separate document has been recorded to this effect.

3. For the purpose of this section, the following shall be deemed not to be an interest in land: (a) A lien for taxes or special assessments. (b) A trust interest under a bond indenture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.475 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.475
Bonds: Power to issue; adoption and effective date of ordinance; payment of proceeds used to pay costs of energy efficiency improvement project or renewable energy project
Status: in_force

1. The governing body shall likewise have power to issue negotiable bonds in an amount not exceeding the total unpaid assessments levied to pay the cost of any project, howsoever acquired, as hereinafter provided.

2. Any ordinance pertaining to the sale, issuance or payment of bonds or other securities of the municipality, or any combination thereof, may: (a) Be adopted as if an emergency existed. The declaration of the governing body, if any, is conclusive in the absence of fraud or gross abuse of discretion. (b) Become effective at any time when an emergency ordinance of the municipality may go into effect. (c) Be adopted by not less than two-thirds of all of the voting members of the governing body, excluding from any such computation any vacancy on the governing body and any member thereon who may vote only to break a tie vote.

3. The proceeds of bonds which are to be used to pay the costs of construction, acquisition or installation of an energy efficiency improvement project or renewable energy project within a district created pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 271.6312 must be paid to the contractor as directed in writing by the owner of the tract on which the project is located or, if the owner has paid the contractor, must be paid to reimburse the owner, but in either case, only upon receipt of: (a) Written evidence that the installation or improvement is complete, or verification through an inspection if so authorized in the resolution adopted pursuant to NRS 271.6325 or if the municipality otherwise determines to make an inspection; (b) A waiver of any mechanic's or materialman's lien if so authorized in the resolution adopted pursuant to NRS 271.6325 ; and (c) Written evidence that the total contract price has been paid, unless the price is to be paid by the municipality to or at the direction of the contractor. No such inspection or review or receipt of a waiver imposes any liability on the municipality for any constructed, acquired or installed energy efficiency improvement project or renewable energy project or any unconstructed, unacquired or uninstalled item, any defect in any such item, any failure of any party to pay for any item, or any lien, including, without limitation, any mechanic's or materialman's lien.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.535 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.535
Legal investments in bonds
Status: in_force

It shall be legal for the State and any of its agencies, departments or political subdivisions, or any other public body, to invest funds or moneys in the custody thereof in any of the bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions hereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.01735 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.01735
“Renewable energy generation project” defined
Status: in_force

“ Renewable energy generation project ” means a project involving an electric generating facility or system that uses renewable energy as its primary source of energy to generate electricity. The term does not include a project involving an electric generating facility or system that uses nuclear energy, in whole or in part, to generate electricity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.0266 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.0266
Director of regional planning: Appointment; qualifications; powers and duties
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the position of director of regional planning. The director:

1. Is appointed by the governing board from a list of three names submitted by the regional planning commission, and serves at the pleasure of the governing board;

2. Must be selected on the basis of his or her training, experience, capability and interest in planning;

3. Must have the demonstrated ability to administer a major program relating to planning;

4. Shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of that office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit;

5. Shall not hold any other position relating to planning with a regional or local entity in the county or be on leave of absence from any other regional or local entity in the county while holding the position of director;

6. Is responsible for administration of the regional planning program;

7. Shall appoint a professional assistant experienced in planning to assist in administration of the program; and

8. May: (a) Appoint professional, technical or clerical staff to, and dismiss them from, positions which are approved by the governing board; (b) Execute contracts for services and interlocal agreements which are approved by the governing board; (c) Direct the activities of all other persons employed by the governing board; and (d) Prepare an annual budget.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277A.250 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277A / Section 277A.250
Powers regarding property, eminent domain and adoption of regulations
Status: in_force

A commission may:

1. Acquire and own both real and personal property.

2. Exercise the power of eminent domain, if the city or county which has jurisdiction over the property approves, for the acquisition, construction, repair or maintenance of public roads, or for any other purpose related to public mass transportation.

3. Sell, lease or convey or otherwise dispose of rights, interests or properties.

4. Adopt regulations for: (a) Financing eligible activities; and (b) The operation of systems or services provided by the commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.250 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.250
Zoning districts and regulations
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive, the governing body may divide the city, county or region into zoning districts of such number, shape and area as are best suited to carry out the purposes of NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive. Within the zoning district, it may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land.

2. The zoning regulations must be adopted in accordance with the master plan for land use and be designed: (a) To preserve the quality of air and water resources. (b) To promote the conservation of open space and the protection of other natural and scenic resources from unreasonable impairment. (c) To consider existing views and access to solar resources by studying the height of new buildings which will cast shadows on surrounding residential and commercial developments. (d) To reduce the consumption of energy by encouraging the use of products and materials which maximize energy efficiency in the construction of buildings. (e) To provide for recreational needs. (f) To protect life and property in areas subject to floods, landslides and other natural disasters. (g) To conform to the adopted population plan, if required by NRS 278.170 . (h) To develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of transportation and public facilities and services, including public access and sidewalks for pedestrians, and facilities and services for bicycles. (i) To ensure that the development on land is commensurate with the character and the physical limitations of the land. (j) To take into account the immediate and long-range financial impact of the application of particular land to particular kinds of development, and the relative suitability of the land for development. (k) To promote health and the general welfare. (l) To ensure the development of an adequate supply of housing for the community, including the development of affordable housing. (m) To ensure the protection of existing neighborhoods and communities, including the protection of rural preservation neighborhoods and, in counties whose population is 700,000 or more, the protection of historic neighborhoods. (n) To promote systems which use solar or wind energy. (o) To foster the coordination and compatibility of land uses with any military installation in the city, county or region, taking into account the location, purpose and stated mission of the military installation.

3. The zoning regulations must be adopted with reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the area and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the city, county or region.

4. In exercising the powers granted in this section, the governing body may use any controls relating to land use or principles of zoning that the governing body determines to be appropriate, including, without limitation, density bonuses, inclusionary zoning and minimum density zoning.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Density bonus ” means an incentive granted by a governing body to a developer of real property that authorizes the developer to build at a greater density than would otherwise be allowed under the master plan, in exchange for an agreement by the developer to perform certain functions that the governing body determines to be socially desirable, including, without limitation, developing an area to include a certain proportion of affordable housing. (b) “ Inclusionary zoning ” means a type of zoning pursuant to which a governing body requires or provides incentives to a developer who builds residential dwellings to build a certain percentage of those dwellings as affordable housing. (c) “ Minimum density zoning ” means a type of zoning pursuant to which development must be carried out at or above a certain density to maintain conformance with the master plan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278B.040 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278B / Section 278B.040
“Facility expansion” defined
Status: in_force

“Facility expansion” means the expansion of the capacity of an existing facility associated with a capital improvement to serve new development. The term does not include the repair, maintenance or modernization of a capital improvement or facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.160 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.160
Elements of master plan
Status: reserved

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 278.150 and 278.170 , the master plan, with the accompanying charts, drawings, diagrams, schedules and reports, may include such of the following elements or portions thereof as are appropriate to the city, county or region, and as may be made the basis for the physical development thereof: (a) A conservation element, which must include: (1) A conservation plan for the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources, including, without limitation, water and its hydraulic force, underground water, water supply, solar or wind energy, forests, soils, rivers and other waters, harbors, fisheries, wildlife, minerals and other natural resources. The conservation plan must also cover the reclamation of land and waters, flood control, prevention and control of the pollution of streams and other waters, regulation of the use of land in stream channels and other areas required for the accomplishment of the conservation plan, prevention, control and correction of the erosion of soils through proper clearing, grading and landscaping, beaches and shores, and protection of watersheds. The conservation plan must also indicate the maximum tolerable level of air pollution. (2) A solid waste disposal plan showing general plans for the disposal of solid waste. (b) A historic preservation element, which must include: (1) A historic neighborhood preservation plan which: (I) Must include, without limitation, a plan to inventory historic neighborhoods and a statement of goals and methods to encourage the preservation of historic neighborhoods. (II) May include, without limitation, the creation of a commission to monitor and promote the preservation of historic neighborhoods. (2) A historical properties preservation plan setting forth an inventory of significant historical, archaeological, paleontological and architectural properties as defined by a city, county or region, and a statement of methods to encourage the preservation of those properties. (c) A housing element, which must include, without limitation: (1) An inventory of housing conditions and needs, and plans and procedures for improving housing standards and providing adequate housing to individuals and families in the community, regardless of income level. (2) An inventory of existing affordable housing in the community, including, without limitation, housing that is available to rent or own, housing that is subsidized either directly or indirectly by this State, an agency or political subdivision of this State, or the Federal Government or an agency of the Federal Government, and housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities. (3) An analysis of projected growth and the demographic characteristics of the community. (4) A determination of the present and prospective need for affordable housing in the community. (5) An analysis of any impediments to the development of affordable housing and the development of policies to mitigate those impediments. (6) An analysis of the characteristics of the land that is suitable for residential development. The analysis must include, without limitation: (I) A determination of whether the existing infrastructure is sufficient to sustain the current needs and projected growth of the community; and (II) An inventory of available parcels that are suitable for residential development and any zoning, environmental and other land-use planning restrictions that affect such parcels. (7) An analysis of the needs and appropriate methods for the construction of affordable housing or the conversion or rehabilitation of existing housing to affordable housing. (8) A plan for maintaining and developing affordable housing to meet the housing needs of the community for a period of at least 5 years. (d) A land use element, which must include: (1) Provisions concerning community design, including standards and principles governing the subdivision of land and suggestive patterns for community design and development. (2) A land use plan, including an inventory and classification of types of natural land and of existing land cover and uses, and comprehensive plans for the most desirable utilization of land. The land use plan: (I) Must, if applicable, address mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, master-planned communities and gaming enterprise districts. The land use plan must also, if applicable, address the coordination and compatibility of land uses with any military installation in the city, county or region, taking into account the location, purpose and stated mission of the military installation. (II) May include a provision concerning the acquisition and use of land that is under federal management within the city, county or region, including, without limitation, a plan or statement of policy prepared pursuant to NRS 321.7355 . (3) In any county whose population is 700,000 or more, a rural neighborhoods preservation plan showing general plans to preserve the character and density of rural neighborhoods. (e) A public facilities and services element, which must include: (1) An economic plan showing recommended schedules for the allocation and expenditure of public money to provide for the economical and timely execution of the various components of the plan. (2) A population plan setting forth an estimate of the total population which the natural resources of the city, county or region will support on a continuing basis without unreasonable impairment. (3) An aboveground utility plan that shows corridors designated for the construction of aboveground utilities and complies with the provisions of NRS 278.165 . (4) Provisions concerning public buildings showing the locations and arrangement of civic centers and all other public buildings, including the architecture thereof and the landscape treatment of the grounds thereof. (5) Provisions concerning public services and facilities showing general plans for sewage, drainage and utilities, and rights-of-way, easements and facilities therefor, including, without limitation, any utility projects required to be reported pursuant to NRS 278.145 . If a public utility which provides electric service notifies the planning commission that a new transmission line or substation will be required to support the master plan, those facilities must be included in the master plan. The utility is not required to obtain an easement for any such transmission line as a prerequisite to the inclusion of the transmission line in the master plan. (6) A school facilities plan showing the general locations of current and future school facilities based upon information furnished by the appropriate county school district. (f) A recreation and open space element, which must include a recreation plan showing a comprehensive system of recreation areas, including, without limitation, natural reservations, parks, parkways, trails, reserved riverbank strips, beaches, playgrounds and other recreation areas, including, when practicable, the locations and proposed development thereof. (g) A safety element, which must include: (1) In any county whose population is 700,000 or more, a safety plan identifying potential types of natural and man-made hazards, including, without limitation, hazards from floods, landslides or fires, or resulting from the manufacture, storage, transfer or use of bulk quantities of hazardous materials. The safety plan may set forth policies for avoiding or minimizing the risks from those hazards. (2) A seismic safety plan consisting of an identification and appraisal of seismic hazards such as susceptibility to surface ruptures from faulting, to ground shaking or to ground failures. (h) A transportation element, which must include: (1) A streets and highways plan showing the general locations and widths of a comprehensive system of major traffic thoroughfares and other traffic ways and of streets and the recommended treatment thereof, building line setbacks, and a system of naming or numbering streets and numbering houses, with recommendations concerning proposed changes. (2) A transit plan showing a proposed multimodal system of transit lines, including mass transit, streetcar, motorcoach and trolley coach lines, paths for bicycles and pedestrians, satellite parking and related facilities. (3) A transportation plan showing a comprehensive transportation system, including, without limitation, locations of rights-of-way, terminals, viaducts and grade separations. The transportation plan may also include port, harbor, aviation and related facilities. (i) An urban agricultural element, which must include a plan to inventory any vacant lands or other real property owned by the city or county and blighted land in the city or county to determine whether such lands are suitable for urban farming and gardening. The plan to inventory any vacant lands or other real property may include, without limitation, any other real property in the city or county, as deemed appropriate by the commission.

2. The commission may prepare and adopt, as part of the master plan, other and additional plans and reports dealing with such other elements as may in its judgment relate to the physical development of the city, county or region, and nothing contained in NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive, prohibits the preparation and adoption of any such element as a part of the master plan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.624 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.624
Agreement with respect to amount of general obligation bonds where plan contains provision authorized by NRS 279.676
Status: in_force

If the redevelopment plan contains the provision authorized by NRS 279.676 , the agency and the legislative body of the community may, either before or after the authorization of general obligation bonds for the purposes permitted by NRS 279.622 , enter into an agreement that the principal amount of any such general obligation bonds sold for such purposes, together with all interest which the community may pay thereon, shall constitute a loan by the community to the agency for the purpose of refinancing the redevelopment project, and that, subject to any prior pledge of or claim upon the moneys in the special fund provided for in NRS 279.676 , the moneys accruing to such special fund are irrevocably pledged to the repayment of such loan until there has been repaid to the community from time to time from such special fund the principal amount of such general obligation bonds plus all interest which the community may pay thereon, less such part, if any, of the proceeds of such general obligation bonds which were not used for such purposes, and less any premiums and accrued interest received by the community upon the sale of such general obligation bonds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.5693 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.5693
Requirements for adjustment of boundary line or transfer of land involving adjacent property
Status: in_force

1. For a boundary line to be adjusted or for land to be transferred pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 5 of NRS 278.461 , a professional land surveyor must have performed a field survey, set monuments and filed a record of survey pursuant to NRS 625.340 .

2. A record of survey filed pursuant to subsection 1 must contain: (a) A certificate by the professional land surveyor who prepared the map stating that: (1) He or she has performed a field survey sufficient to locate and identify properly the proposed boundary line adjustment; (2) All corners and angle points of the adjusted boundary line have been defined by monuments or will be otherwise defined on a document of record as required by NRS 625.340 ; and (3) The map is not in conflict with the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive. (b) A certificate that is executed and acknowledged by each affected owner of the abutting parcels which states that: (1) The owner has examined the plat and approves and authorizes the recordation thereof; (2) The owner agrees to execute the required documents creating any easement which is shown; (3) The owner agrees to execute the required documents abandoning any existing easement pursuant to the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive; (4) All property taxes on the land for the fiscal year have been paid; and (5) Any lender with an impound account for the payment of taxes has been notified of the adjustment of the boundary line or the transfer of the land. (c) A certificate by the governing body or its designated representative approving the adjustment of the boundary line.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.305 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.305
Provisional order: Provision and contents of notice of hearing; restrictions on changes after provision of notice
Status: in_force

1. In the provisional order the governing body shall set a time, at least 20 days thereafter, and a place at which the owners of the tracts to be assessed, or any other interested persons, may appear before the governing body and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of acquiring or improving, or acquiring and improving, the project or projects provisionally ordered. If a mobile home park is located on one or more of the tracts to be assessed, the notice must be given to the owner of the tract and each tenant of that mobile home park.

2. Notice must be given: (a) By publication. (b) By mail. (c) By posting.

3. Proof of publication must be by affidavit of the publisher.

4. Proof of mailing and proof of posting must be by affidavit of the engineer, clerk, or any deputy mailing the notice and posting the notice, respectively.

5. Proof of publication, proof of mailing and proof of posting must be maintained in the records of the municipality until all the assessments appertaining to the project have been paid in full, including principal, interest, any penalties, and any collection costs.

6. The notice may be prepared by the engineer and ratified by the governing body, and, except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, must state: (a) The kind of project proposed. (b) The estimated cost of the project, and the portion, if any, to be paid from sources other than assessments. (c) The basis for apportioning the assessments, which assessments must be in proportion to the special benefits derived to each of the several tracts comprising the assessable property and on a front foot, area, zone or other equitable basis. (d) The number of installments and time in which the assessments will be payable. (e) The maximum rate of interest on unpaid installments of assessments. (f) The extent of the improvement district to be assessed, by boundaries or other brief description. (g) The time and place of the hearing where the governing body will consider all objections to the project. (h) That all written objections to the project must be filed with the clerk of the municipality at least 3 days before the time set for the hearing. (i) If the project is not a neighborhood improvement project, that pursuant to NRS 271.306 , if a majority of the property owners to be assessed for a project proposed by a governing body object in writing within the time stated in paragraph (h), the project must not be acquired or improved unless: (1) The municipality pays one-half or more of the total cost of the project, other than a park project, with money derived from other than the levy or assessments; or (2) The project constitutes not more than 2,640 feet, including intersections, remaining unimproved in any street, including an alley, between improvements already made to either side of the same street or between improvements already made to intersecting streets. (j) That the description of the tracts to be assessed, the maximum amount of benefits estimated to be conferred on each such tract and all proceedings in the premises are on file and can be examined at the office of the clerk. (k) Unless there will be no substantial change, that a substantial change in certain existing street elevations or grades will result from the project, without necessarily including any statement in detail of the extent or location of any such change. (l) That a person should object to the formation of the district using the procedure outlined in the notice if the person's support for the district is based upon a statement or representation concerning the project that is not contained in the language of the notice. (m) That if a person objects to the amount of maximum benefits estimated to be assessed or to the legality of the proposed assessments in any respect: (1) The person is entitled to be represented by counsel at the hearing; (2) Any evidence the person desires to present on these issues must be presented at the hearing; and (3) Evidence on these issues that is not presented at the hearing may not thereafter be presented in an action brought pursuant to NRS 271.315 . (n) If the project is a neighborhood improvement project, that: (1) A person who owns or resides within a tract in the proposed improvement district may file a protest to inclusion in the assessment plat pursuant to NRS 271.392 ; and (2) Pursuant to NRS 271.306 , if written remonstrances by the owners of tracts constituting one-third or more of the basis for the computation of assessments for the neighborhood improvement project are presented to the governing body, the governing body shall not proceed with the neighborhood improvement project.

7. The notice need not state either or both of the exceptions stated in subsection 2 of NRS 271.306 unless either or both of the exceptions are determined by the governing body or the engineer to be relevant to the proposed improvement district to which the notice appertains.

8. All proceedings may be modified or rescinded wholly or in part by resolution adopted by the governing body, or by a document prepared by the engineer and ratified by the governing body, at any time before the passage of the ordinance adopted pursuant to NRS 271.325 , creating the improvement district, and authorizing the project.

9. No substantial change in the improvement district, details, preliminary plans or specifications or estimates may be made after the first publication, posting or mailing of notice to property owners, whichever occurs first, except: (a) As otherwise provided in NRS 271.640 to 271.646 , inclusive; or (b) For the deletion of a portion of a project and property from the proposed program and improvement district or any assessment unit.

10. The engineer may make minor changes in time, plans and materials entering into the work at any time before its completion.

11. If the ordinance is for a neighborhood improvement project, notice sent pursuant to this section must be sent by mail to each person who owns real property which is located within the proposed improvement district and to each tenant who resides or owns a business located within the proposed improvement district.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.6415 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.6415
Modification if protest hearing not required: Conditions; adoption of ordinance
Status: in_force

1. After receipt of the report required pursuant to NRS 271.641 , the governing body may, by ordinance and without a protest hearing, modify the project, the assessments on each tract in the improvement project, the assessment installments and the due dates of the assessment installments as provided in the report pursuant to the provisions of this section if: (a) The governing body determines that the public convenience and necessity require the modification; (b) The report prepared and filed by the engineer pursuant to NRS 271.641 states that the modified portion of the project, as modified, is functionally equivalent to that portion of the project before modification; (c) The estimated cost of the modified portion of the project, as modified, is not greater than the original cost of that portion of the project before modification; (d) The owner of each tract in the improvement district which is proposed to have its assessment increased has filed written consent to the modification with the clerk; (e) The aggregate amount of the assessments on the tracts in the improvement district remains the same; and (f) The governing body determines that, upon modification of the project and, if applicable, the assessments, the amount assessed against each tract in the improvement district does not exceed the maximum special benefits to be derived by each such tract from the project.

2. A determination that is made pursuant to this section is conclusive in the absence of fraud or gross abuse of discretion.

3. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section may be adopted as if an emergency existed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.010 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 278.0103 to 278.0195 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.6425 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.6425
Modification if protest hearing required: Prohibited if certain owners of tracts in district object within time specified in notice
Status: in_force

A modification may not be made pursuant to the provisions of NRS 271.642 if, within the time specified in the notice pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 7 of NRS 271.642 , the owners of tracts in the improvement district which:

1. Are proposed to have assessments modified or which derive benefits from the portion of the project proposed to be eliminated or changed or from the additions proposed to be made to the project; and

2. Upon the modification of the project and, if applicable, the assessments, will in the aggregate have assessments greater than 50 percent of the aggregate amount of the assessments on the tracts in the improvement district which are proposed to have assessments modified or which derive benefits from the portion of the project proposed to be eliminated or changed or from the additions proposed to be made to the project,

file a written objection to the modification with the clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.180 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.180
“Property” defined
Status: in_force

“Property” means real property and personal property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.150 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.150
Approval of certain agreements by state officer or agency
Status: in_force

In the event that an agreement made pursuant to NRS 277.080 to 277.170 , inclusive, deals in whole or in part with the provision of services of facilities over which an officer or agency of this State has constitutional or statutory powers of control, the agreement must, as a condition precedent to its entry into force, be submitted to the state officer or agency having such power of control for approval or disapproval as to all matters within the jurisdiction of the state officer or agency in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as govern the action of the Attorney General under NRS 277.140 . This requirement of submission and approval is in addition to and not in substitution for the authority for submission and approval by the Attorney General.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271A.010 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271A / Section 271A.010
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the Tourism Improvement District Law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.518 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.518
Designation of areas for evaluation as redevelopment areas
Status: in_force

Areas for evaluation may be designated by resolution of the legislative body, or the legislative body may by resolution authorize the designation of those areas by resolution of the planning commission or by resolution of the members of the agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.0153 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.0153
“Historic neighborhood” defined
Status: in_force

“ Historic neighborhood ” means an area designated as a historic neighborhood pursuant to NRS 278.02076 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.385 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.385
Hearing for assessment; objections waived unless properly filed in writing
Status: in_force

1. At the time and place designated pursuant to NRS 271.380 , the governing body shall hear and determine any written complaint, protest or objection filed as provided in that section and any verbal views expressed in respect to the proposed assessments, assessment roll or assessment procedure. The governing body may adjourn the hearing from time to time.

2. The governing body, by resolution, may revise, correct, confirm or set aside any assessment and order that the assessment be made de novo.

3. Any complaint, protest or objection to: (a) The assessment roll; (b) The regularity, validity and correctness of each assessment; (c) The amount of each assessment; or (d) The regularity, validity and correctness of any other proceedings occurring after the date of the hearing described in NRS 271.310 and before the date of the hearing governed by this section, shall be deemed waived unless filed in writing within the time and in the manner provided by NRS 271.380 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.461 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.461
General requirements; exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who proposes to divide any land for transfer or development into four lots or less shall: (a) Prepare a parcel map and file the number of copies, as required by local ordinance, of the parcel map with the planning commission or its designated representative or, if there is no planning commission, with the clerk of the governing body; and (b) Pay a filing fee in an amount determined by the governing body, unless those requirements are waived or the provisions of NRS 278.471 to 278.4725 , inclusive, apply. The map must be accompanied by a written statement signed by the treasurer of the county in which the land to be divided is located indicating that all property taxes on the land for the fiscal year have been paid, and by the affidavit of the person who proposes to divide the land stating that the person will make provision for the payment of the tax imposed by chapter 375 of NRS and for compliance with the disclosure and recording requirements of paragraph (f) of subsection 1 of NRS 598.0923 , if applicable, by the person who proposes to divide the land or any successor in interest.

2. In addition to any other requirement set forth in this section, a person who is required to prepare a parcel map pursuant to subsection 1 shall provide a copy of the parcel map to the Division of Water Resources of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and obtain a certificate from the Division indicating that the parcel map is approved as to the quantity of water available for use if: (a) Any parcel included in the parcel map: (1) Is within or partially within a basin designated by the State Engineer pursuant to NRS 534.120 for which the State Engineer has issued an order requiring the approval of the parcel map by the State Engineer; and (2) Will be served by a domestic well; and (b) The dedication of a right to appropriate water to ensure a sufficient supply of water is not required by an applicable local ordinance.

3. If the parcel map is submitted to the clerk of the governing body, the clerk shall submit the parcel map to the governing body at its next regular meeting.

4. A common-interest community consisting of four units or less shall be deemed to be a division of land within the meaning of this section, but need only comply with this section and NRS 278.371 , 278.373 to 278.378 , inclusive, 278.462 , 278.464 and 278.466 .

5. A parcel map is not required when the division is for the express purpose of: (a) The creation or realignment of a public right-of-way by a public agency. (b) The creation or realignment of an easement. (c) An adjustment of the boundary line between two abutting parcels or the transfer of land between two owners of abutting parcels, which does not result in the creation of any additional parcels, if such an adjustment is approved pursuant to NRS 278.5692 and is made in compliance with the provisions of NRS 278.5693 . (d) The purchase, transfer or development of space within an apartment building or an industrial or commercial building. (e) Carrying out an order of any court or dividing land as a result of an operation of law.

6. A parcel map is not required for any of the following transactions involving land: (a) The creation of a lien, mortgage, deed of trust or any other security instrument. (b) The creation of a security or unit of interest in any investment trust regulated under the laws of this State or any other interest in an investment entity. (c) Conveying an interest in oil, gas, minerals or building materials, which is severed from the surface ownership of real property. (d) Conveying an interest in land acquired by the Department of Transportation pursuant to chapter 408 of NRS . (e) Filing a certificate of amendment pursuant to NRS 278.473 .

7. When two or more separate lots, parcels, sites, units or plots of land are purchased, they remain separate for the purposes of this section and NRS 278.468 , 278.590 and 278.630 . When the lots, parcels, sites, units or plots are resold or conveyed they are exempt from the provisions of NRS 278.010 to 278.630 , inclusive, until further divided.

8. Unless a method of dividing land is adopted for the purpose or would have the effect of evading this chapter, the provisions for the division of land by a parcel map do not apply to a transaction exempted by paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.320 .

9. As used in this section, “domestic well” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 534.350 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.802 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.802
Meetings
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of the Agency shall meet at the call of the chair or on the request of any two members. All meetings shall be open to the public to the extent required by the law applicable to local governments at the time such meeting is held.

2. Notice of any meeting so called shall be given by publishing the date, place and agenda at least 5 days prior to the meeting in a newspaper or combination of newspapers whose circulation is general throughout the region and in Carson City and in each county a portion of whose territory lies within the region.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278B.270 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278B / Section 278B.270
Collection of additional impact fees
Status: in_force

After the collection of the impact fee no additional impact fees may be collected for the same service unit. If the number of service units increases, the impact fee must be limited to the amount which is attributable to the additional service units.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.201 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 280 / Section 280.201
Plan for apportionment of expenses: Exclusions; formula for apportionment; tax ad valorem; statistics and records
Status: in_force

1. The funding apportionment plan must exclude the cost of: (a) Operating and maintaining a county or a branch county jail; (b) A rural program of resident officers, where applicable; and (c) Any program of contract services which is totally funded by the contracting agency or entity. The costs described in paragraphs (a) and (b) are a proper charge against the county. The capital costs of building a county or a branch county jail are the responsibility of the board of county commissioners.

2. If a department operates a program for school crossing guards, each participating political subdivision must pay the cost of operating the positions located within its jurisdiction.

3. The funding apportionment plan must apportion the anticipated costs of operating and maintaining the department, and capital costs, after deducting all anticipated revenue internally generated by the department, among the participating political subdivisions according to the formula developed by the department pursuant to this section.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, an additional tax ad valorem that is levied pursuant to the approval of the voters must be levied at a uniform rate in the unincorporated area of the county and in each participating city.

5. In developing the formula, the department must divide its budget into the following functional areas: (a) Activities which are the responsibility of any one of the participating political subdivisions. (b) Contract services which are performed solely for another agency or entity. (c) Administrative or supporting activities. (d) The remaining activities, services or programs are to be allocated to those functional areas which are to be jointly funded by the participating political subdivision. Contract services which are performed solely for another agency or entity must each be identified as a separate functional area.

6. The department must identify the bureaus, sections, divisions and groups that are assigned to each functional area. Each functional area must be a separate accounting unit within the budget of the department for the purpose of apportioning the cost among the participating political subdivisions.

7. The costs of the activities of administration or support must be allocated to the other functional area to which they apply in the ratio that the cost of each functional area bears to the combined costs of the other functional areas.

8. The costs of each functional area which is to be jointly funded, including the administrative and support costs allocated in accordance with subsection 6, must be apportioned among the participating political subdivisions as follows: (a) The cost of uniformed functions in the field must be apportioned on a percentage basis according to the comparative cumulative, unweighted percentage relationship among the participating political subdivisions of the permanent population of the participating political subdivisions, as determined annually by the Governor, the total number of calls for service which were dispatched by the department in each participating political subdivision, excluding: (1) Calls for service with respect to felony crimes; (2) Calls for service originating in those areas which were served by a rural program of resident officers; and (3) Calls for service originating from a program of contract services which is totally funded by the contracting agency or entity, and the total number of felonies which were reported in each participating political subdivision, excluding reports of felonies originating from a rural program of resident officers or a program of contract services. The number of calls for service and the number of felonies reported must have been made during the 12 months preceding January 1 of the current fiscal year. (b) The cost of the investigative function must be apportioned on a percentage basis according to the comparative cumulative, unweighted percentage relationship among the participating political subdivisions of the total number of felonies which were reported in each participating political subdivision during the 12 months preceding January 1 of the current fiscal year.

9. For the purpose of subsection 8, the population attributable to a county does not include the population of the cities within that county or the population of those areas within that county which are served by a rural program of resident officers.

10. The department shall maintain all of the statistics necessary to effectuate the funding apportionment plan and shall maintain accurate records in support of the determination required in order to comply with this section.

11. If, in the initial year of the merger, the statistics necessary to determine the funding apportionment plan for the remainder of that year are incomplete, the department shall prepare a funding apportionment plan for the remainder of that year based upon the most accurate statistics available, and apply it as closely as possible in the manner prescribed in this section. The fact that a budget, a funding apportionment plan and a rural program of resident officers are not prepared and submitted when due does not invalidate any of them.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.073 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.073
“Local government” defined
Status: in_force

“Local government” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 354.474 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.646 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.646
Validity of bonds: Presumptions
Status: in_force

In any action or proceeding involving the validity or enforceability of any bonds or their security, any such bond reciting in substance that it has been issued by the agency to aid in financing a redevelopment project is conclusively deemed to have been issued for a redevelopment project and the project is conclusively deemed to have been planned, located and constructed pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.373 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278 / Section 278.373
Certificates and acknowledgments to appear on final map
Status: in_force

The certificates and acknowledgments required by NRS 116.2109 and 278.374 to 278.378 , inclusive, if applicable, must appear on a final map and may be combined where appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.678 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.678
Assessment and taxation of leased redeveloped property; provision in lease for lessee to pay taxes
Status: in_force

Whenever property in any redevelopment project has been redeveloped and thereafter is leased by the redevelopment agency to any person or persons or whenever the agency leases real property in any redevelopment project to any person or persons for redevelopment, the property shall be assessed and taxed in the same manner as privately owned property, and the lease or contract shall provide that the lessee shall pay taxes upon the assessed value of the entire property and not merely upon the assessed value of the lessee’s leasehold interest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279B.030 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279B / Section 279B.030
County or city may establish program; contents of ordinance
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of a county or city may adopt an ordinance establishing a program for the rehabilitation of abandoned residential properties in that county or city.

2. The ordinance must contain provisions: (a) Establishing an agency, or designating an existing agency, of the county or city to administer the program; (b) Setting forth the criteria for determining the eligibility of an applicant for the rehabilitation of abandoned residential property; and (c) Establishing such other requirements for participation in the program as the governing body considers necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279A.100 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279A / Section 279A.100
Preference to applicants with low income and applicants that are organizations which serve natural persons with low income; conditions
Status: in_force

If at any time the aggregate amount represented by pending applications from qualified applicants for loans for the rehabilitation of residential property exceeds the amount available in the fund, the governing body shall give preference to:

1. Applicants who are members of households having a gross income that is 50 percent or less of the median gross income for households of the same size within the same geographic area; and

2. Applicants that are organizations which serve natural persons described in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.0755 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.0755
Application of Local Government Securities Law
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Local Government Securities Law apply to revenue securities issued pursuant to NRS 277.0745 to the extent that they are consistent with the provisions of NRS 277.0705 to 277.075 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.185 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.185
“Public body” defined
Status: in_force

“Public body” means the State of Nevada, or any agency, instrumentality, or corporation thereof, or any municipality, school district, other type district, or any other subdivision of the State, excluding the Federal Government.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.436 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.436
Suspension of agency's authority
Status: in_force

If an agency has not redeveloped or acquired land for, or commenced the redevelopment of a project, or entered into contracts for redevelopment within 2 years after the adoption of a resolution, as provided in NRS 279.428 , the legislative body may by resolution declare that there is no further need for the agency. Upon the adoption of the resolution the offices of the agency members are vacated and the capacity of the agency to transact business or exercise any powers is suspended until the legislative body adopts a resolution declaring the need for the agency to function.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 271.700 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 271 / Section 271.700
Applicability of NRS 271.700 to 271.730, inclusive
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 271.700 to 271.730 , inclusive, apply to the governing body of a city or county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277.0715 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277 / Section 277.0715
“Facility” defined
Status: in_force

“Facility” means any governmental improvement or operation financed for a borrowing local government, including:

1. Land and interests therein;

2. Buildings;

3. Other structures;

4. Equipment;

5. Water systems;

6. Sewer systems;

7. Drainage and flood control systems;

8. Motor vehicles;

9. Police, ambulance and fire equipment;

10. Hospitals;

11. Jails;

12. Schools;

13. Libraries;

14. Highways, streets and sidewalks;

15. Airports;

16. Any other purpose for which a local government is authorized to borrow money; and

17. Furnishings, appurtenances and other items financed in connection with subsections 1 to 16, inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 277A.210 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 277A / Section 277A.210
Capacity to sue and be sued; budgets; bylaws and rules; plans for transportation; insurance against loss; perpetual succession
Status: in_force

1. A commission may: (a) Sue and be sued. (b) Prepare and approve budgets for the regional street and highway fund, the public transit fund and money it receives from any source. (c) Adopt bylaws for the administration of its affairs and rules for the administration and operation of facilities under its control. (d) Conduct studies, develop plans and conduct public hearings to establish and approve short-range and regional plans for transportation. (e) Purchase insurance or establish a reserve or fund for self-insurance, or adopt any combination of these, to insure against loss by reason of: (1) Damages resulting from fire, theft, accident or other casualty; or (2) The commission's liability for other damages to persons or property which occur in the construction or operation of facilities or equipment under its control or in the conduct of its activities.

2. A commission shall have a perpetual succession, subject to termination in accordance with statute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.640 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.640
Authorization of bonds; sale
Status: in_force

1. The agency may authorize bonds by resolution. The resolution, trust indenture or mortgage must provide for: (a) The issuance of the bonds in one or more series. (b) The date the bonds will bear. (c) The maturity dates of the bonds. (d) The interest rate. (e) The denomination of the bonds. (f) Their form, either coupon or registered. (g) The conversion or registration privileges carried by the bonds. (h) The rank or priority of the bonds. (i) The manner of their execution. (j) The medium of payment. (k) The place of payment. (l) The terms of redemption with or without premium to which the bonds are subject.

2. The bonds may be sold at par, above par or below par in accordance with the provisions of NRS 350.2012 at a: (a) Public sale held after notice is published at least once at least 5 days before the sale in a newspaper of general circulation published in the community, or, if there is none, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county; or (b) Private sale without any advertisement or public notice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278A.490 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278A / Section 278A.490
Grant, denial or conditioning of tentative or final approval; specifications for approval
Status: in_force

The city or county shall, following the conclusion of the public hearing provided for in NRS 278A.480 :

1. Grant tentative or final approval of the plan as submitted;

2. Grant tentative or final approval subject to specified conditions not included in the plan as submitted; or

3. Deny tentative or final approval to the plan.

If tentative or final approval is granted, with regard to the plan as submitted or with regard to the plan with conditions, the city or county may, as part of its action, specify the drawings, specifications and form of performance bond that shall accompany an application for final approval or be included in the approved plan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278A.370 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 278A / Section 278A.370
Utilities
Status: in_force

The installation and type of utilities shall comply with the local building code or be prescribed by ordinance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 279.472 — NV Code / Title 22 / Chapter 279 / Section 279.472
Leases or sales: Public hearing
Status: in_force

Any lease or sale made pursuant to NRS 279.470 may be made without public bidding but only after a public hearing, notice of which shall be given by publication for not less than once a week for 2 weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the land lies.