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NV Rev Stat § 278.02313 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02313 - Maintenance, reconstruction and repair of sidewalks: Circumstances under which governing body may compel action by owner of property.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a governing body shall not require an owner of property to maintain, reconstruct or repair a sidewalk in a public right-of-way that abuts his or her property.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit a governing body from:  (a) Imposing an assessment or other charge authorized by law for any reconstruction or repair of a sidewalk that the governing body causes to be performed within a public right-of-way;  (b) Requiring any reconstruction or repair of a sidewalk as a condition of approval for a change in the use of the land;  (c) Requiring an owner of property to maintain a sidewalk in a public right-of-way that abuts his or her property if the sidewalk was constructed pursuant to standards that exceed the general standards of the governing body for sidewalks; or  (d) Requiring, by ordinance, owners of property to be responsible for:  (1) The repair and reconstruction of a sidewalk in the public right-of-way that abuts the property of the owner if the owner caused the need for such repair or reconstruction.  (2) The general maintenance of a sidewalk in the public right-of-way that abuts the property of the owner, including, without limitation, sweeping, removal of snow, ice and weeds, and maintenance of any grass, shrubs or trees that encroach on the sidewalk.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1738)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02315 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02315 - Inclusion of provisions for placement of recycling containers in plans for construction or major renovation of apartment complex or condominium.

  1. On and after October 1, 2009, a governing body or its designee shall not approve any plan or revised plan for the construction or major renovation of an apartment complex or condominium unless the plan or revised plan includes provisions for the placement of recycling containers on the premises of the apartment complex or condominium.  2. As used in this section:  (a) "Apartment complex" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0103.  (b) "Condominium" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 117.010.  (c) "Major renovation" means the destruction or reconstruction of an apartment complex or condominium to an extent which exceeds 50 percent of the replacement value of the apartment complex or condominium.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 834)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02317 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02317 - Governing body may not require dedication of real property as condition for issuance of building permit; exceptions.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 656)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0232 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0232 - Closure or conversion of mobile home park: Report required to be filed with planning commission or governing body.

  1. Before a mobile home park is closed or converted to any other use, the person proposing the closure or conversion shall file with the appropriate planning commission or governing body a report containing information concerning the closure or conversion of the park. The report must address the availability of comparable parks in the area and the cost of relocating a mobile home to another park.  2. The planning commission or governing body shall make the report available for review by the general public.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 932)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02325 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02325 - Conversion of existing mobile home park into individually owned lots: Restrictions governing body, commission or board may not impose as condition of approval.

A governing body, commission or board whose approval is necessary pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, for the conversion of an existing mobile home park into individually owned mobile home lots:  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, may not require any change to existing densities, uses, lot sizes, setbacks or other similar restrictions applicable to the mobile home park as a condition of the approval of the conversion.  2. May impose reasonable restrictions related to health and safety as a condition of the approval of the conversion.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 681)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02327 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02327 - Application for matter relating to land use planning required to be complete for acceptance by governing body; review for completeness; procedure for return of incomplete application.

  1. Any application submitted to a governing body or its designee that concerns any matter relating to land use planning pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, or any ordinance, resolution or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, may not be accepted by the governing body or its designee if the application is incomplete.   2. The governing body or its designee shall, within 3 working days after receiving an application of the type described in subsection 1:  (a) Review the application for completeness;  (b) Accept the application if the governing body or its designee finds that the application is complete or return the application if the governing body or its designee finds that the application is incomplete; and  (c) If the governing body or its designee returns the application:  (1) Provide to the applicant a description of the additional information required; and  (2) If requested by the applicant, provide to the applicant a copy of the relevant provision of the ordinance, resolution or regulation which specifically requires the additional information or an explanation of why the additional information is necessary.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1538; A 2013, 3216)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0233 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0233 - Actions against agency: Conditions and limitations.

  1. Any person who has any right, title or interest in real property, and who has filed with the appropriate state or local agency an application for a permit which is required by statute or an ordinance, resolution or regulation adopted pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, before that person may improve, convey or otherwise put that property to use, may bring an action against the agency to recover actual damages caused by:  (a) Any final action, decision or order of the agency which imposes requirements, limitations or conditions upon the use of the property in excess of those authorized by ordinances, resolutions or regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, in effect on the date the application was filed, and which:  (1) Is arbitrary or capricious; or  (2) Is unlawful or exceeds lawful authority.  (b) Any final action, decision or order of the agency imposing a tax, fee or other monetary charge that is not expressly authorized by statute or that is in excess of the amount expressly authorized by statute.  (c) The failure of the agency to act on that application within the time for that action as limited by statute, ordinance or regulation.  2. An action must not be brought under subsection 1:  (a) Where the agency did not know, or reasonably could not have known, that its action, decision or order was unlawful or in excess of its authority.  (b) Based on the invalidation of an ordinance, resolution or regulation in effect on the date the application for the permit was filed.  (c) Where a lawful action, decision or order of the agency is taken or made to prevent a condition which would constitute a threat to the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the community.  (d) Where the applicant agrees in writing to extensions of time concerning his or her application.  (e) Where the applicant agrees in writing or orally on the record during a hearing to the requirements, limitations or conditions imposed by the action, decision or order, unless the applicant expressly states in writing or orally on the record during the hearing that a requirement, limitation or condition is agreed to under protest and specifies which paragraph of subsection 1 provides cause for the protest.  (f) For unintentional procedural or ministerial errors of the agency.  (g) Unless all administrative remedies have been exhausted.  (h) Against any individual member of the agency.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 2099; A 1995, 1035; 2013, 3216)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0235 - Actions against agency: Commencement.

No action or proceeding may be commenced for the purpose of seeking judicial relief or review from or with respect to any final action, decision or order of any governing body, commission or board authorized by NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 25 days after the date of filing of notice of the final action, decision or order with the clerk or secretary of the governing body, commission or board.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1264; A 1991, 48; 2013, 3217; 2015, 314; 2017, 2045; 2019, 969, 1295)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0237 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0237 - Actions against agency: Defenses; attorney’s fees, court costs and interest; remedy cumulative.

  1. It is a complete defense to any action brought under NRS 278.0233 against a political subdivision of this State that the final action, decision or order complained of was required by federal or state law or by a regulation of a state agency which became effective after the date on which the application for a permit was filed.  2. The court may award reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and interest to the prevailing party in an action brought under NRS 278.0233.  3. The remedy prescribed by NRS 278.0233 is in addition to any other remedy provided by law.  (Added to NRS by 1983, 2100; A 1995, 1036)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02373 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02373 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 278.02373 to 278.02377, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 278.02374, 278.02375 and 278.02376 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2044)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02374 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02374 - "Halfway house for persons recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

Halfway house for persons recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.008.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2044)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02375 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02375 - "Home for individual residential care" defined.

Home for individual residential care has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0105.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2045)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02376 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02376 - "Residential facility for groups" defined.

Residential facility for groups has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.017.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2045)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02377 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02377 - Certain homes and facilities to be included in definition of "single-family residence" in city and county ordinances; exclusions.

  1. In any ordinance adopted by a city or county, the definition of "single-family residence" must include, without limitation, a:  (a) Residential facility for groups in which fewer than 11 unrelated persons with disabilities reside with:  (1) House parents or guardians who need not be related to any of the persons with disabilities; and  (2) If applicable, additional persons who are related to the house parents or guardians within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity.  (b) Home for individual residential care.  (c) Halfway house for persons recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders in which fewer than 11 persons reside.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit a definition of "single-family residence" that allows more persons to reside in a residential facility for groups or the regulation of homes that are operated on a commercial basis. For the purposes of this subsection, a residential facility for groups, a halfway house for persons recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders or a home for individual residential care shall not be deemed to be a home that is operated on a commercial basis for any purpose relating to zoning.  3. As used in this section, "person with a disability" means a person:  (a) With a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the person;  (b) With a record of such an impairment; or  (c) Who is regarded as having such an impairment.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2045)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0239 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0239 - Supremacy of limits upon development established by certain special legislative acts.

In the region of this State for which the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Act and the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area and Adjacent Lands Act establish limits upon development, the powers conferred by this chapter which relate to planning, subdivision regulation and zoning are subordinate to those limits.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 596; A 2009, 735)
NV Rev Stat § 278.024 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.024 - Powers of Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. [Effective upon the proclamation by the Governor of this State of the withdrawal by the State of California from the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact or of a finding by the Governor of this State that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has become unable to perform its duties or exercise its powers.]

  1. In the region of this State for which there has been created by NRS 278.780 to 278.828, inclusive, a regional planning agency, the powers conferred by NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, upon any other authority are subordinate to the powers of such regional planning agency, and may be exercised only to the extent that their exercise does not conflict with any ordinance or plan adopted by such regional planning agency. The powers conferred by NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, shall be exercised whenever appropriate in furtherance of a plan adopted by the regional planning agency.  2. Upon the adoption by a regional planning agency created by NRS 278.780 to 278.828, inclusive, of any regional plan, any plan adopted pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, shall cease to be effective as to the territory embraced in such regional plan. Each planning commission and governing body whose previously adopted plan is so affected shall, within 90 days after the effective date of the regional plan, initiate any necessary procedure to revise its plan and any related zoning ordinances which affect adjacent territory.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 50; A 1979, 1127, effective upon the proclamation by the Governor of this State of the withdrawal by the State of California from the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact or of a finding by the Governor of this State that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has become unable to perform its duties or exercise its powers; A 2011, 3732, 3739; 2013, 2367, 3217; 2017, 1353)
NV Rev Stat § 278.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.025 - Powers of regional planning agency created by interstate compact.

  1. In any region of this State for which there has been created by interstate compact a regional planning agency, the powers conferred by NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, are subordinate to the powers of such regional planning agency, and may be exercised only to the extent that their exercise does not conflict with any ordinance or plan adopted by such regional planning agency. The powers conferred by NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, shall be exercised whenever appropriate in furtherance of a plan adopted by the regional planning agency.  2. Upon the adoption by a regional planning agency created by interstate compact of any regional plan or interim plan, any plan adopted pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, shall cease to be effective as to the territory embraced in such regional or interim plan. Each planning commission and governing body whose previously adopted plan is so affected shall, within 90 days after the effective date of the regional or interim plan, initiate any necessary procedure to revise its plan and any related zoning ordinances which affect adjacent territory.  (Added to NRS by 1968, 14; R 2011, 3740; A 2013, 2366, 2367, 3217, 3838; 2017, 1353)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02507 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02507 - Applicability.

The provisions of NRS 278.02507 to 278.02598, inclusive, apply only to counties whose population is 700,000 or more and cities located within those counties.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 3364; A 2009, 2261; 2011, 1177)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02514 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02514 - Regional planning coalition: Establishment.

In a county whose population is 700,000 or more, the board of county commissioners and the city council of each of at least the three largest cities in the county shall establish a regional planning coalition by cooperative agreement pursuant to chapter 277 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1973; A 1999, 3374; 2011, 1178)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02521 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02521 - Legislative intent.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1926; A 2005, 1583)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02528 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02528 - Comprehensive regional policy plan: Development by regional planning coalition; contents; prerequisites to adoption and amendment; designation of regional transportation commission to administer plan.

  1. The regional planning coalition shall develop a comprehensive regional policy plan for the balanced economic, social, physical, environmental and fiscal development and orderly management of the growth of the region for a period of at least 20 years. The comprehensive regional policy plan must contain recommendations of policy to carry out each part of the plan.  2. In developing the plan, the coalition:  (a) May consult with other entities that are interested or involved in regional planning within the county.  (b) Shall ensure that the comprehensive regional policy plan includes goals, policies, maps and other documents relating to:  (1) Conservation, including, without limitation, policies relating to the use and protection of natural resources.  (2) Population, including, without limitation, standardized projections for population growth in the region.  (3) Land use and development, including, without limitation, a map of land use plans that have been adopted by local governmental entities within the region, and that the plan addresses, if applicable:  (I) Mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, master-planned communities and gaming enterprise districts; and  (II) The coordination and compatibility of land uses with each military installation in the region, taking into account the location, purpose and stated mission of the military installation.  (4) Transportation.  (5) The efficient provision of public facilities and services, including, without limitation, roads, water and sewer service, police and fire protection, mass transit, libraries and parks.  (6) Air quality.  (7) Strategies to promote and encourage:  (I) The interspersion of new housing and businesses in established neighborhoods;  (II) The preservation of historic neighborhoods; and  (III) Development in areas in which public services are available.  3. The regional planning coalition shall not adopt or amend the comprehensive regional policy plan unless the adoption or amendment is by resolution of the regional planning coalition:  (a) Carried by the affirmative votes of not less than two-thirds of its total membership; and  (b) Ratified by the board of county commissioners of the county and the city council of each city that jointly established the regional planning coalition pursuant to NRS 278.02514.  4. The regional planning coalition may designate the regional transportation commission to administer the comprehensive regional policy plan.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1928; A 1999, 3370; 2005, 1584; 2007, 340; 2009, 2758; 2017, 1314)