reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
NV Rev Stat § 278.014 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.014 - "County surveyor" defined.

County surveyor means a person appointed as such or a person designated by a board of county commissioners or the Board of Supervisors of Carson City to perform the duties of a county surveyor pursuant to this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0145 - "Final map" defined.

Final map means a map prepared in accordance with the provisions of NRS 278.325, 278.360 to 278.460, inclusive, 278.472, 278.4725 or 278.4955 and any applicable local ordinance, which is designed to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder of the county in which any part of the subdivision is located or the recorder of Carson City.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557; A 1997, 2419)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0147 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0147 - "Gaming enterprise district" defined.

Gaming enterprise district has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 463.0158.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 1583)
NV Rev Stat § 278.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.015 - "Governing body" defined.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0153 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0153 - "Historic neighborhood" defined.

Historic neighborhood means an area designated as a historic neighborhood pursuant to NRS 278.02076.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2758; A 2019, 969)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0155 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0155 - "Improvement" defined.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0157 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0157 - "Infrastructure" and "public facilities" defined.

Infrastructure or "public facilities" means facilities and the structure or network used for the delivery of goods, services and public safety. The term includes, without limitation, communications facilities, facilities for the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems, streets and roads, traffic control systems, sidewalks, parks and trails, recreational facilities, fire, police and flood protection and all related appurtenances, equipment and employee costs.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 3363; A 2015, 311)
NV Rev Stat § 278.016 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.016 - "Local ordinance" defined.

Local ordinance means an ordinance enacted by the governing body of any city or county, pursuant to the powers granted in NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557; A 2013, 3216; 2015, 311)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0165 - "Lot" defined.

Lot means a distinct part or parcel of land which has been divided to transfer ownership or to build. The term does not include a parcel of land used or intended solely for use as a location for a water well.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0166 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0166 - "Military installation" defined.

Military installation means a base or facility at which or from which the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve or National Guard conducts exercises, maneuvers, operations, patrols or training.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0167 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0167 - "Mobile home park" defined.

Mobile home park has the meaning ascribed to "manufactured home park" in NRS 118B.017.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 3464; A 2001, 1190)
NV Rev Stat § 278.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.017 - "Parcel map" defined.

Parcel map means a map as provided in NRS 278.461, 278.462, 278.463, 278.464 or 278.466.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558; A 1997, 2419)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0172 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0172 - "Regional planning coalition" defined.

Regional planning coalition means the regional planning coalition described in NRS 278.02514.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1973)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0173 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0173 - "Renewable energy" defined.

  1. "Renewable energy" means a source of energy that occurs naturally or is regenerated naturally, including, without limitation:  (a) Biomass;  (b) Fuel cells;  (c) Geothermal energy;  (d) Solar energy;  (e) Waterpower; and  (f) Wind.  2. The term does not include coal, natural gas, oil, propane or any other fossil fuel, or nuclear energy.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2280)
NV Rev Stat § 278.01735 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.01735 - "Renewable energy generation project" defined.

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.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2280)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0174 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0174 - "Residential dwelling unit" defined.

Residential dwelling unit has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278.4977.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 3363)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0175 - "Right-of-way" defined.

Right-of-way includes all public and private rights-of-way and all areas required for public use in accordance with any master plan or parts thereof.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0177 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0177 - "Rural preservation neighborhood" defined.

Rural preservation neighborhood means a subdivided or developed area:  1. Which consists of 10 or more residential dwelling units;  2. Where the outer boundary of each lot that is used for residential purposes is not more than 330 feet from the outer boundary of any other lot that is used for residential purposes;  3. Which has no more than two residential dwelling units per acre; and  4. Which allows residents to raise or keep animals noncommercially.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 3363)
NV Rev Stat § 278.018 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.018 - "Streets" defined.

Streets includes streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, lanes, alleys, viaducts, public easements and rights-of-way, and other ways.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0185 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0185 - "Subdivider" defined.

Subdivider means a person or governmental entity which causes land to be divided into a subdivision for that person or governmental entity or for others.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
NV Rev Stat § 278.019 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.019 - "Tentative map" defined.

Tentative map means a map made to show the design of a proposed subdivision and the existing conditions in and around it.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
NV Rev Stat § 278.01902 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.01902 - "Tier one affordable housing" defined.

  1. "Tier one affordable housing" means housing for a household:  (a) Which has a total monthly gross income that is equal to not more than 60 percent of the median monthly gross household income for the county in which the housing is located; and  (b) Which costs not more than 30 percent of the total monthly gross household income of a household whose income equals 60 percent of the median monthly gross household income for the county in which the housing is located, including the cost of utilities.  2. For purposes of this section, median gross household income must be determined based upon the estimates of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development of the most current median gross family income for the county in which the housing is located.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 1409)
NV Rev Stat § 278.01904 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.01904 - "Tier three affordable housing" defined.

  1. "Tier three affordable housing" means housing for a household:  (a) Which has a total monthly gross income that is equal to more than 80 percent but not more than 120 percent of the median monthly gross household income for the county in which the housing is located; and  (b) Which costs not more than 30 percent of the total monthly gross household income of a household whose income equals 120 percent of the median monthly gross household income for the county in which the housing is located, including the cost of utilities.  2. For purposes of this section, median gross household income must be determined based upon the estimates of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development of the most current median gross family income for the county in which the housing is located.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 1410)
NV Rev Stat § 278.01906 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.01906 - "Tier two affordable housing" defined.

  1. "Tier two affordable housing" means housing for a household:  (a) Which has a total monthly gross income that is equal to more than 60 percent but not more than 80 percent of the median monthly gross household income for the county in which the housing is located; and  (b) Which costs not more than 30 percent of the total monthly gross household income of a household whose income equals 80 percent of the median monthly gross household income for the county in which the housing is located, including the cost of utilities.  2. For purposes of this section, median gross household income must be determined based upon the estimates of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development of the most current median gross family income for the county in which the housing is located.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 1410)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0191 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0191 - "Undeveloped land" defined.

Undeveloped land means land in its unused, natural or reclaimed state and on which little or no infrastructure exists.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 310)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0193 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0193 - "Used for residential purposes" defined.

Used for residential purposes means a lot or parcel of land that is 5 acres or less in area and contains a residential dwelling unit of a permanent nature.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 3363)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0195 - "Utility project" defined.

Utility project means:  1. An electric transmission line which is designed to operate at 200 kilovolts or more; or  2. A line used to transport natural gas which operates at 20 percent or more of the specified minimum yield strength of the material from which the line is constructed,  which has been approved for construction after October 1, 1991, by the State or Federal Government or a governing body.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
NV Rev Stat § 278.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.020 - Regulation by governing bodies of improvement of land and location of structures for general welfare.

  1. For the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals, or the general welfare of the community, the governing bodies of cities and counties are authorized and empowered to regulate and restrict the improvement of land and to control the location and soundness of structures.  2. Any such regulation, restriction and control must take into account:  (a) The potential impairment of natural resources and the total population which the available natural resources will support without unreasonable impairment; and  (b) The availability of and need for affordable housing in the community, including affordable housing that is accessible to persons with disabilities.  [2:110:1941; A 1947, 834; 1943 NCL § 5063.01] — (NRS A 1973, 1241; 1995, 2225)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0203 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0203 - Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Approval by ordinance; recording.

  1. The governing body may, if it finds that the provisions of the agreement are consistent with the master plan, approve the agreement by ordinance.  2. Within a reasonable time after approval of the agreement, the clerk of the governing body shall cause the original agreement to be recorded with the county recorder or the recorder of Carson City. Upon recordation, the agreement binds all parties and their successors in interest for the duration of the agreement.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 2114; A 2001, 1759)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0205 - Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Amendment or cancellation; review of development by governing body; notice; approval of amendment; filing and recording of notice of cancellation or amendment.

  1. An agreement for development of land entered into pursuant to NRS 278.0201 may be amended or cancelled, in whole or in part, by:  (a) Mutual consent of the parties to the agreement or their successors in interest; or  (b) Subject to the requirements of this section and NRS 278.02053, the governing body without the consent of the other parties to the agreement or their successors in interest, if the governing body determines, upon a review of the development of the land held at least once every 24 months, that:  (1) A party to the agreement or a successor in interest is in breach of any of the terms or conditions of the agreement and:  (I) Any applicable period set forth in the agreement for curing the breach has passed; or  (II) If the agreement does not contain an applicable period for curing the breach, the governing body has provided the party in breach with notice that the party is in breach and has provided the party not less than 30 days to cure the breach; or  (2) Any event has occurred which demonstrates that a party to the agreement or a successor in interest is unable to perform his or her duties set forth in the agreement, including, without limitation, the insolvency or bankruptcy of the party or his or her successor in interest, the appointment of a receiver for the party or his or her successor in interest or the commission of fraud by the party or his or her successor in interest.  2. In addition to the notice requirement set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 278.02053, notice of intention to amend or cancel any portion of the agreement must be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the applicable city or county. The governing body may approve cancellation of the agreement by ordinance or approve any amendment to the agreement by ordinance if the amendment is consistent with the master plan. The original of the notice of cancellation or the amendment must be filed for recording with the county recorder or the recorder of Carson City.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 2114; A 2015, 313)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02053 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02053 - Agreements with governing body concerning development of land: Public hearing required before unilateral amendment or cancellation by governing body; notice required; waiver of complaint, protest or objection if not timely presented.

  1. If a governing body makes a determination described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.0205, before the governing body may amend or cancel an agreement for development of land entered into pursuant to NRS 278.0201 without the consent of the other parties to the agreement or their successors in interest, the governing body must hold a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment to or cancellation of the agreement that complies with the provisions of this section. Not less than 60 days’ notice of the date and time of the public hearing must be given to the parties to the agreement or their successors in interest and any property owner of record that is subject to the agreement.  2. On the date and at the time and place fixed for the hearing, any person having a legal or equitable interest in the land or any other interested person may give oral or written testimony to the governing body concerning the proposed amendment to or cancellation of the agreement.   3. The governing body shall consider all the testimony presented at the hearing and any other relevant information presented at the hearing and, after the conclusion of the hearing, make a determination concerning whether to amend or cancel the agreement.  4. Any complaint, protest or objection to:  (a) The proposed amendment to or cancellation of the agreement;  (b) The effect of the proposed amendment to or cancellation of the agreement on the zoning or entitlements related to the property that is subject to the agreement; or  (c) The regularity, validity or correctness of any proceedings relating to or actions taken with respect to the hearing on or before the date of the hearing,  shall be deemed waived unless presented at the hearing or received in writing by the clerk of the governing body at least 3 business days before the date of the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 310)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0207 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0207 - Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Recording of certified copy of ordinance adopting agreement.

A certified copy of any local ordinance adopting the agreement for the development of property and any amendments thereto must be recorded in the office of the county recorder or the recorder of Carson City.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 2115)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02073 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02073 - Building permit for residential or commercial project: Extension of period of validity when financing is not available and land is leased for renewable energy generation project.

  1. A director of planning or a governing body may extend the period for which a building permit for a residential or commercial project is valid if the person to whom the permit has been issued:  (a) Applies for an extension before July 1, 2013, subject to any applicable ordinances or regulations adopted by the governing body;  (b) Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the director of planning or governing body that:  (1) Financing for the residential or commercial project is not available; and  (2) The land will be leased for a renewable energy generation project; and  (c) Submits with his or her application for an extension an affidavit showing that due diligence has been used to obtain financing for the residential or commercial project. The affidavit must include, without limitation, evidence that:  (1) The project was denied financing by at least two lenders; or  (2) The person was unable to issue bonds or other securities to finance the project.   2. A building permit that is extended pursuant to subsection 1 must not be effective:  (a) For more than 15 years after the original expiration date of the building permit; or  (b) If the land ceases to be leased for a renewable energy generation project, after the period established by the director of planning or governing body pursuant to subsection 3.  3. If a director of planning or governing body extends the period for which a building permit is valid pursuant to subsection 1, the director of planning or governing body shall establish the maximum duration of the period for which the permit will remain valid if the land is no longer leased for a renewable energy generation project.  4. If a director of planning or governing body extends the period for which a building permit is valid pursuant to subsection 1:  (a) No condition may be placed on the permit that was not imposed on the original permit; and  (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the ordinances, resolutions or regulations applicable to the land and governing the permitted uses of the land, density and standards for design, improvements and construction are those in effect at the time the building permit is issued.  5. Changes to ordinances, resolutions or regulations that enforce environmental, life or safety standards against parcels of land that the director of planning or governing body determines are similar to the land for which the building permit was issued will apply to the parcel of land for which the permit was issued.   6. As used in this section, "environmental, life or safety standards" includes, without limitation:  (a) Standards and codes relating to the usage of water; and  (b) Any specialized or uniform code related to environmental, life or safety standards.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2280)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02075 - Authority to establish urban agriculture zone; conditions and limitations.

  1. A governing body may, by ordinance, establish an urban agriculture zone within the boundaries of the city or county.  2. To establish an urban agriculture zone, the governing body must conduct at least one public hearing on the question of whether to establish the urban agriculture zone.   3. An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section must not prohibit the use of structures that support agricultural activity, including, without limitation, toolsheds, greenhouses, produce stands and instructional spaces.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1352)