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NV Rev Stat § 278.0266 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0266 - Director of regional planning: Appointment; qualifications; powers and duties.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 761)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0268 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0268 - Appointment of subcommittees and advisory committees.

  1. The governing board and the regional planning commission may, jointly or separately, appoint subcommittees for any purpose that is consistent with NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive. A subcommittee appointed pursuant to this subsection must be composed only of:  (a) Members of the governing board or regional planning commission, as appropriate, if the subcommittee is appointed separately; or  (b) Members from both the governing board and the regional planning commission, if the subcommittee is appointed jointly.  2. To assist in the formulation and the implementation of the comprehensive regional plan, the governing board and the regional planning commission may, jointly or separately, appoint advisory committees to advise and report to the governing board, regional planning commission, director of regional planning or a combination of such entities.  3. The governing board and the regional planning commission may, jointly or separately, appoint advisory committees to examine issues that affect the county in which the governing board and regional planning commission are located. The governing board and regional planning commission may appoint persons from outside the county in which the governing board and regional planning commission are located and from outside this State to serve on an advisory committee appointed pursuant to this section. An advisory committee appointed pursuant to this subsection may:  (a) Identify, examine and discuss regional issues that affect the county in which the governing board and regional planning commission are located, including, without limitation, issues relating to land use, fiscal matters, air quality and infrastructure; and  (b) Make recommendations to the governing board, regional planning commission, or both, concerning regional issues.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 763; A 2001, 757)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0276 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0276 - Adoption of regional plan.

The governing board shall adopt the plan approved by the regional planning commission with any amendments it deems necessary. Before adopting the plan with any amendments the board shall submit each proposed amendment to the regional planning commission for its review and comment. The commission shall complete its review and return the plan to the governing board within 30 days or as specified by the board. Within 30 days after its receipt of the commission’s comments, the governing board shall consider those comments and adopt the plan with or without amendment. The adoption of the plan or any amendment must be by resolution of the governing board carried by a simple majority of its total membership. Before the adoption of the plan or any amendment, the governing board must hold a public hearing, notice of the time and place of which must be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the region not later than 10 days before the day of the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 763)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0277 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0277 - Project of regional significance: Adoption of guidelines and procedures for review of proposal.

The regional planning commission shall adopt guidelines and procedures for the review of whether a proposal for the use of land submitted to a county or city located in the region is a project of regional significance. The county or city shall use the guidelines and procedures adopted by the regional planning commission to determine if a proposal for the use of land is a project of regional significance.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1731)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0278 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0278 - Project of regional significance: Finding of conformance with adopted regional plan required before final approval and commencement of construction; appeal of determination to governing board.

  1. Before a project of regional significance is approved finally by the county or city and before construction on a project of regional significance may begin, the regional planning commission must make a finding that the project is in conformance with the adopted regional plan. In making its determination, the commission shall limit its review to the substance and content of the adopted comprehensive regional plan and shall not consider the merits or deficiencies of a project in a manner other than is necessary to enable it to make that determination.  2. If the commission fails to make any finding regarding a project of regional significance within 60 days after the project is submitted to it, it shall be deemed that the commission has made a finding that the project conforms with the regional plan.  3. If the commission determines that the project is not in conformance with the regional plan, the determination may be appealed to the governing board within 45 days after the determination is made. The governing board shall consider the appeal and may reverse the determination of the commission or recommend that the county or city take actions to make the proposal consistent with the comprehensive regional plan. The county or city shall, within 45 days after receipt, consider any such recommendations and direct such changes in the project as are necessary to assure the consistency of the proposal with the adopted regional plan.  4. The limits on time imposed in subsection 2 of NRS 278.315, subsection 5 of NRS 278.330 and subsection 2 of NRS 278.349 are extended by 60 days or such period as may be necessary to complete the review and any appeal provided for in this section.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 764; A 1991, 1735)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02784 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02784 - Joint planning area: Designation in regional plan; master plan required for area.

  1. The regional planning commission may designate one or more joint planning areas in the comprehensive regional plan.  2. If an area is designated a joint planning area, the county and the affected cities shall jointly adopt a master plan for the area.  3. The master plan for a joint planning area must:  (a) Be consistent with the comprehensive regional plan;  (b) Designate the portion of the area, if any, that is included within the sphere of influence of a city;  (c) Designate the portion of the area, if any, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the county for planning and zoning and development decisions; and  (d) Be submitted to the regional planning commission for review pursuant to NRS 278.028.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1731)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02786 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02786 - Joint planning area: Procedure for recommendation and adoption of master plan.

  1. Before recommending the master plan for a joint planning area, each affected local planning commission shall jointly hold at least one public hearing thereon. Notice of the time and place of the hearing must be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days before the day of the hearing.  2. The recommendation of the master plan for a joint planning area must be by resolution of each affected local planning commission in the joint planning area carried by the affirmative votes of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of each commission. The resolution must refer expressly to the maps, descriptive matter and other matter intended by the county planning commission and the planning commission of each city in the joint planning area to constitute the recommended master plan for the joint planning area.  3. The master plan for the joint planning area that is recommended by the affected local planning commissions must be considered for adoption by each affected local governing body.  4. The affected local governing bodies may adopt such parts thereof as may practicably be applied to the development of the joint planning area. The master plan for the joint planning area becomes effective upon the approval by a majority of the membership of each affected local governing body.  5. Before adopting the master plan for the joint planning area, or part thereof, the affected local governing bodies shall jointly hold at least one public hearing thereon. Notice of the time and place of the hearing must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days before the day of the public hearing.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1732)
NV Rev Stat § 278.02788 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.02788 - Adoption of master plan for sphere of influence; appeal of decision concerning use of land within sphere of influence.

  1. If a city has a sphere of influence that is designated in the comprehensive regional plan, the city shall adopt a master plan concerning the territory within the sphere of influence. The master plan and any ordinance required by the master plan must be consistent with the comprehensive regional plan. After adoption and certification of a master plan concerning the territory within the sphere of influence and after adopting the ordinances required by the master plan, if any, the city may exercise any power conferred pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, within its sphere of influence.  2. If the comprehensive regional plan designates that all or part of the sphere of influence of a city is a joint planning area, the master plan and any ordinance adopted by the city pursuant to subsection 1 must be consistent with the master plan that is adopted for the joint planning area.  3. Before certification of the master plan for the sphere of influence pursuant to NRS 278.028, any action taken by the county pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, within the sphere of influence of a city must be consistent with the comprehensive regional plan.  4. A person, county or city that is represented on the governing board and is aggrieved by a final determination of the county or, after the certification of the master plan for a sphere of influence, is aggrieved by a final determination of the city, concerning zoning, a subdivision map, a parcel map or the use of land within the sphere of influence may appeal the decision to the regional planning commission within 30 days after the determination. A person, county or city that is aggrieved by the determination of the regional planning commission may appeal the decision to the governing board within 30 days after the determination. A person, county or city that is aggrieved by the determination of the governing board may seek judicial review of the decision within 25 days after the determination.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1731; A 2013, 3218; 2015, 315; 2017, 2045)
NV Rev Stat § 278.028 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 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.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 765)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0284 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0284 - Conformity of local ordinances and regulations to master plan.

Any action of a local government relating to development, zoning, the subdivision of land or capital improvements must conform to the master plan of the local government. In adopting any ordinance or regulation relating to development, zoning, the subdivision of land or capital improvements, the local government shall make a specific finding that the ordinance conforms to the master plan. Within 1 year after its adoption of any portion of a master plan, the local government shall review and, if necessary, amend its existing ordinances to ensure their conformity with the provisions of the master plan. If any provision of the master plan is inconsistent with any regulation relating to land development, the provision of the master plan governs any action taken in regard to an application for development.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 766)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0286 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0286 - Annual report by local planning commission; local government to file information relating to proposed actions concerning regional plan.

  1. Each local planning commission responsible for the preparation of a city or county master plan and each affected entity shall prepare and submit to the regional planning commission and the governing board a complete report by April 1 of each year indicating any action taken within the previous calendar year which furthers or assists in carrying out the policies or programs contained in the comprehensive regional plan, and any work relating to the comprehensive regional plan that is proposed for the next fiscal year.  2. Before submitting a recommendation for proposed legislation or beginning any program or project relating to the mandatory provisions of the comprehensive regional plan, a unit of local government or an affected entity shall file all relevant information relating to that request, program or project with the governing board.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 766)
NV Rev Stat § 278.0288 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.0288 - Exempted region.

The region defined in NRS 278.790 is exempt from the provisions of NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive, and 278.145.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 766; A 1991, 954)
NV Rev Stat § 278.029 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.029 - Facilities plan not required.

Nothing contained in the provisions of NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive, requires any entity that has not already adopted a facilities plan to do so.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 766)
NV Rev Stat § 278.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.030 - Creation by cities and counties; number of members.

  1. The governing body of each city whose population is 25,000 or more and of each county whose population is 45,000 or more shall create by ordinance a planning commission to consist of seven members.  2. Cities whose population is less than 25,000 and counties whose population is less than 45,000 may create by ordinance a planning commission to consist of seven members. If the governing body of any city whose population is less than 25,000 or of any county whose population is less than 45,000 deems the creation of a planning commission unnecessary or inadvisable, the governing body may, in lieu of creating a planning commission as provided in this subsection, perform all the functions and have all of the powers which would otherwise be granted to and be performed by the planning commission.  [Part 3:110:1941; A 1947, 834; 1943 NCL § 5063.02] — (NRS A 1973, 914; 1989, 1917; 2001, 1967; 2011, 1181)
NV Rev Stat § 278.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.040 - Members: Appointment; qualifications; compensation and expenses; terms; removal; vacancies.

  1. The members of the planning commission are appointed by the chief executive officer of the city, or in the case of a county by the chair of the board of county commissioners, with the approval of the governing body. The members must not be members of the governing body of the city or county. The majority of the members of the county planning commission in any county whose population is 700,000 or more must reside within the unincorporated area of the county.  2. In Carson City, the members of the planning commission established as provided in NRS 278.030 are appointed by the Mayor from the city at large, with the approval of the Board of Supervisors.  3. The governing body may provide for compensation to its planning commission in an amount of not more than $80 per meeting of the commission, with a total of not more than $400 per month, and may provide travel expenses and subsistence allowances for the members in the same amounts as are allowed for other officers and employees of the county or city.  4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the term of each member is 4 years, or until his or her successor takes office. If applicable, the term of each member of a county or city planning commission in any county whose population is 700,000 or more is coterminous with the term of the member of the governing body who recommended the appointment to the appointing authority. If the recommending member resigns his or her office before the expiration of his or her term, the corresponding member of the planning commission may continue to serve until the office is next filled by election. If the office of the recommending member becomes vacant before the expiration of the term for any other reason, the corresponding member of the planning commission may continue to serve for the duration of the original term.  5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, members of a county or city planning commission may be removed, after public hearing, by a majority vote of the governing body for just cause. In a county whose population is 700,000 or more, members of a county or city planning commission serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.  6. Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of term must be filled for the unexpired term.  [Part 3:110:1941; A 1947, 834; 1943 NCL § 5063.02] — (NRS A 1959, 13; 1969, 328; 1971, 1115; 1973, 914; 1979, 529, 1385, 1386; 1983, 1246; 1985, 22; 1989, 1917; 1991, 248; 1995, 198; 2001, 2804; 2003, 1733; 2011, 1181)
NV Rev Stat § 278.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.050 - Meetings; rules; records; continuances.

  1. The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting in each month.  2. The commission shall adopt rules for transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings and determinations, which record is a public record.  3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, in a county whose population is 700,000 or more, the commission shall not grant to an applicant or authorized representative thereof more than two continuances requested by the applicant or authorized representative on the same matter, unless the commission determines, upon good cause shown, that the granting of additional continuances is warranted. If the commission grants a continuance pursuant to this subsection for good cause shown, the person on whose behalf the continuance was granted must make a good faith effort to resolve the issues concerning which the continuance was requested.  4. An applicant or authorized representative thereof may request a continuance on a matter on behalf of an officer or employee of a city or county, a member of the commission or any owner of property that may be directly affected by the matter. If the commission grants the continuance, the continuance must not be counted toward the limitation on the granting of continuances set forth in subsection 3 relating to that matter.  5. As used in this section:  (a) "Applicant" means the person who owns the property to which the application pending before the commission pertains.  (b) "Good cause" includes, without limitation:  (1) The desire by the applicant or authorized representative thereof to:  (I) Revise plans, drawings or other documents relating to the matter;  (II) Engage in negotiations concerning the matter with any person or governmental entity; or  (III) Retain counsel to represent him or her in the matter.  (2) Circumstances relating to the matter that are beyond the control of the applicant or authorized representative thereof.  [Part 6:110:1941; 1931 NCL § 5063.05] — (NRS A 2003, 1734; 2005, 529; 2011, 1182)
NV Rev Stat § 278.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning|NRS 278.060 - Chair: Election; term.

The commission shall elect its chair from among the appointed members. The term of chair shall be 1 year, with eligibility for reelection.  [Part 6:110:1941; 1931 NCL § 5063.05]