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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02329 - List of applications relating to land use planning required to be published on Internet website by governing body; monthly updates; required information.

1. A governing body shall publish on its Internet website a list of all applications relating to land use planning for residential housing pursuant to NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive.
2. The list must be updated at least monthly and include, without limitation:
(a) The date an application was initially filed;
(b) The number of days an application has been pending;
(c) The number of times an application was issued a notice for incompleteness;
(d) The number of applications rejected for being incomplete; and
(e) Any other information that is relevant to determine whether applications relating to land use planning for residential housing are processed efficiently and expeditiously.
3. As used in this section, "application" means any established application, including, without limitation, the preliminary application established pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 278.02327. The term does not include an application for a building permit.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1162)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.0235 - Actions against agency: Commencement; memorandum of points and authorities; reply.

1. 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.
2. A petitioner or cross-petitioner who is seeking judicial review must serve and file a memorandum of points and authorities within 40 days after an action is commenced.
3. The respondent or cross-petitioners shall serve and file a reply memorandum of points and authorities within 30 days after the service of the memorandum of points and authorities.
4. The petition or cross-petitioner may serve and file a reply memorandum of points and authorities within 30 days after service of the reply memorandum.
5. Within 7 days after the expiration of the time within which the petitioner is required to reply, any party may request a hearing. Unless a request for hearing has been filed, the matter shall be deemed submitted.
6. All memoranda of points and authorities filed in proceedings involving petitions for judicial review must be in the form provided for appellate briefs in Rule 28 of the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure.
7. The court, for good cause, may extend the times allowed in this section for filing memoranda.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 1264; A 1991, 48; 2013, 3217; 2015, 314; 2017, 2045; 2019, 969, 1295; 2021, 1443, 1527)
2023 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)
2023 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 278.02375, 278.023757 and 278.02376 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2044)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.023757 - "Recovery house for persons recovering from alcohol or other substance use disorders" defined.

"Recovery house for persons recovering from alcohol or other substance use disorders" means a residence that provides housing and a living environment for persons recovering from alcohol or other substance use disorders and is operated to facilitate their reintegration into the community but does not provide any treatment for alcohol or other substance use disorders. The term does not include a facility for transitional living for released offenders.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2044; A 2023, 1736)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 278.02374)
2023 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) Recovery house for persons recovering from alcohol or 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 recovery house for persons recovering from alcohol or 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; A 2023, 1736)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02514 - Authority to establish regional planning coalition.

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 may 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; 2023, 631)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02528 - Regional planning coalition authorized to develop comprehensive regional policy plan; contents; prerequisites to adoption and amendment of plan; designation of regional transportation commission to administer plan.

1. If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition may 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 may:
(a) Consult with other entities that are interested or involved in regional planning within the county.
(b) Include 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; 2023, 631)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02535 - Regional planning coalition: Study and development of incentives for certain types of development.

1. If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition may study and develop methods to provide incentives for:
(a) The interspersion of new housing and businesses in established neighborhoods, including, without limitation, the:
(1) Creation of an expedited process for granting necessary permits for a development that features such interspersion; and
(2) Imposition of a fee for the extension of infrastructure to encourage such interspersion.
(b) Mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, the development of a brownfield site and development which minimizes the negative impact on the environment. As used in this paragraph, "brownfield site" has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 9601.
(c) Large commercial development which provides employee parking at a site other than the commercial development. Such incentives may be developed in cooperation with the regional transportation commission and other governmental entities.
2. As used in this section, "infrastructure" means publicly owned or publicly supported facilities that are necessary or desirable to support intense habitation within a region, including, without limitation, parks, roads, schools, libraries, community centers, police and fire protection, sanitary sewers, facilities for mass transit and facilities for the conveyance of water and the treatment of wastewater.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1928; A 1999, 3371; 2005, 1585; 2023, 632)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02542 - Regional planning coalition: Powers; establishment of definition for term "project of regional significance."

1. If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition may:
(a) Coordinate sources of information.
(b) Recommend measures to increase the efficiency of governmental entities and services.
(c) Make recommendations regarding the disposal of federal land.
(d) Establish methods for resolving issues related to annexation, boundaries and other matters that arise between jurisdictions.
(e) Review:
(1) Master plans, facilities plans and other similar plans, and amendments thereto, adopted by a governing body that is located in whole or in part within the region; and
(2) The annual plan for capital improvements that is prepared by each local government in the region pursuant to NRS 278.0226.
(f) Develop and recommend, to the extent practicable, standardized classifications for land use for the region.
(g) Consider and take necessary action with respect to any issue that the regional planning coalition determines will have a significant impact on the region, including, without limitation, projects of regional significance.
(h) Review, consider and make recommendations regarding applications submitted to agencies of the Federal Government and applications for federal assistance for federally assisted programs or projects.
(i) Designate allowable future land uses for each part of the county, including, without limitation, the identification of each category of land use in which the construction and operation of a public school is permissible. The identification of a category of land use in which the construction and operation of a public school is permissible must be carried out in consultation with the county school district and include a determination of whether there is sufficient land in the proximity of a residential development to meet projected needs for public schools.
2. If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition may establish a definition for the term "project of regional significance." In establishing the definition, the regional planning coalition may consider:
(a) Existing definitions of the term within the Nevada Revised Statutes; and
(b) That a project may have regional significance for several reasons, including, without limitation, the potential impact that the project may have on historic, archaeological, paleontological, cultural, scenic and natural resources, public facilities, including, without limitation, schools, and public services within the region.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1929; A 1999, 3371; 2001, 2116; 2005, 1585; 2009, 377; 2023, 633)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02549 - Governing bodies to submit plans to regional planning coalition for review under certain circumstances; certain public entities to ensure consistency of land use plans and decisions with any comprehensive regional policy plan.

If a regional planning coalition established pursuant to NRS 278.02514 adopts a comprehensive regional policy plan pursuant to NRS 278.02528:
1. The regional planning coalition may require each governing body that is located in whole or in part within the region to submit to the regional planning coalition for its review all master plans, facilities plans and other similar plans of the governing body.
2. Each regional agency and state agency that is located in whole or in part within the region shall, to the extent practicable, ensure that all its master plans, facilities plans and other similar plans and decisions pertaining to the use of land are consistent with the comprehensive regional policy plan developed and adopted by the regional planning coalition pursuant to NRS 278.02528, if applicable.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1929; A 1999, 3372; 2001, 2117; 2023, 633)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02556 - Governing body prohibited from adopting or amending certain plans under certain circumstances unless regional planning coalition afforded opportunity to make recommendations; exception.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a regional planning coalition is established pursuant to NRS 278.02514 and the regional planning coalition requires a governing body of a city or county that is located within the region to submit a master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan pursuant to NRS 278.02549, the governing body shall not adopt a master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan, or an amendment thereto, unless the regional planning coalition has been afforded an opportunity to make recommendations regarding the plan or amendment. A governing body may adopt an amendment to a land use plan described in NRS 278.160 without affording the regional planning coalition the opportunity to make recommendations regarding the amendment.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1929; A 2009, 2759; 2013, 1499; 2023, 634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02563 - Regional planning coalition to annually prepare, adopt and submit budget to local governments in region.

If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition shall, on or before July 1 of each year, prepare and adopt a budget for the immediately succeeding fiscal year and shall submit that budget to each of the local governments within the region as a recommendation for funding.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1930; A 2023, 634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.0257 - Regional planning coalition authorized to employ persons and contract for services to carry out certain duties.

If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition may employ persons or contract for services necessary to carry out:
1. The provisions of NRS 278.02528 to 278.02577, inclusive; and
2. Other responsibilities set forth in the cooperative agreement pursuant to which the regional planning coalition was established pursuant to NRS 278.02514.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1930; A 1999, 3372; 2023, 634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02577 - Authority of regional planning coalition relating to review of plans of public entities for conformance with comprehensive regional policy plan; grants to city or county.

1. If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition may review the master plans, facilities plans and other similar plans that it receives pursuant to NRS 278.02549, and determine whether those plans are in substantial conformance with the comprehensive regional policy plan.
2. The regional planning coalition may establish policies, rules and procedures to carry out the review of master plans, facilities plans and other similar plans.
3. The regional planning coalition may, within the limits of legislative appropriations and other available money, provide grants to a city or county if the master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan of the city or county, as applicable, is in substantial conformance with the comprehensive regional policy plan developed pursuant to NRS 278.02528, if any. Grants provided to a city or county pursuant to this subsection must be expended by the city or county only to pay the costs of establishing, maintaining and carrying out programs related to land use planning.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1930; A 1999, 3372; 2001, 2117; 2023, 634)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02584 - Regional planning coalition to consult with local air pollution control board and regional transportation commission for consistency of action and to carry out program of integrated, long-range planning; consideration of alternatives.

1. If established pursuant to NRS 278.02514, the regional planning coalition shall:
(a) Ensure that the plans, policies and programs are consistent, to the greatest extent practicable, with the plans, policies and programs adopted by the local air pollution control board and the regional transportation commission in the county in which it is located.
(b) In addition to the development of a comprehensive regional policy plan pursuant to NRS 278.02528, if applicable, establish and carry out a program of integrated, long-range planning that conserves the economic, financial and natural resources of the region and supports a common vision of desired future conditions.
2. Before adopting or amending a plan, policy or program, the regional planning coalition shall consult with the local air pollution control board and the regional transportation commission.
3. If the program for control of air pollution established and administered by the local air pollution control board includes measures for the control of traffic or transportation, the regional planning coalition shall consider recommending the use of alternative land use designations, densities and design standards to meet local and regional needs with respect to transportation.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Local air pollution control board" means a board that establishes a program for the control of air pollution pursuant to NRS 445B.500.
(b) "Regional transportation commission" means a regional transportation commission created and organized in accordance with chapter 277A of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1974; A 1999, 3375; 2009, 851; 2023, 635)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02591 - Analysis by governing body of cost to construct infrastructure in undeveloped area: Establishment; contents; approval.

1. A governing body may establish, independently or in conjunction with another governing body, an analysis of the cost to construct infrastructure in an area which is undeveloped land and which is likely to become developed.
2. The analysis of the cost to construct infrastructure in an area that is undeveloped land must include, without limitation:
(a) A precise description of the area, either in the form of a legal description or by reference to roadways, lakes and waterways, railroads or similar landmarks, and township, county or city boundaries;
(b) An estimate of the expected total population of the area when the land becomes fully developed;
(c) An assessment of the infrastructure that will be necessary to support the area when it becomes fully developed according to the master plan adopted by the governing body pursuant to NRS 278.220; and
(d) A plan for the development of the infrastructure which includes, without limitation:
(1) Any minimum requirements for the development of infrastructure that have been determined by the regional planning coalition;
(2) A plan to meet the anticipated needs of the area for police and fire protection, parks, roads, regional transportation and flood control facilities when the land becomes fully developed;
(3) An estimate of the date on which each phase of the development will occur;
(4) The manner in which the plan for the development of the infrastructure will be implemented; and
(5) An economic analysis of the cost to plan and develop fully the infrastructure for the area.
3. The governing body may, if it finds that the analysis of the projected need for infrastructure is consistent with the master plan, approve the analysis by ordinance.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3364; A 2015, 314; 2023, 636)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02598 - Governing body authorized to negotiate master development agreements to carry out plan for infrastructure.

1. A governing body may carry out the plan for infrastructure by negotiating master development agreements, independently or in conjunction with an interlocal agreement for the area.
2. As used in this section, "master development agreement" means a written agreement:
(a) Between a governing body and a person who has a legal or equitable interest in land that is entered into upon the application of the person who wishes to develop that land;
(b) To enable the governing body to distribute equitably the costs to develop infrastructure for an area of land that is undeveloped land; and
(c) That is based on an analysis of the need for infrastructure that is prepared pursuant to NRS 278.02591.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3365; A 2015, 315)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.0261 - Legislative findings and declaration.

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:
1. The process of regional planning in a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, as set forth in NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive, ensures that comprehensive planning will be carried out with respect to population, conservation, land use and transportation, public facilities and services, annexation and intergovernmental coordination.
2. The process of regional planning set forth in NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive, does not specifically limit the premature expansion of development into undeveloped areas or address the unique needs and opportunities that are characteristic of older neighborhoods in a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000.
3. The problem of the premature expansion of development into undeveloped areas and the unique needs and opportunities that are characteristic of older neighborhoods may be addressed through:
(a) Cooperative efforts to preserve and revitalize urban areas and older neighborhoods; and
(b) Review of the master plans, facilities plans and other similar plans of local governments and other affected entities.
4. It is the intent of the Legislature with respect to NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive, that each local government and affected entity shall exercise its powers and duties in a manner that is in harmony with the powers and duties exercised by other local governments and affected entities to enhance the long-term health and welfare of the county and all its residents.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2123; A 2011, 1179)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.0262 - Regional planning commission: Creation; membership; chair; compensation; training.

1. There is hereby created in each county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, a regional planning commission consisting of:
(a) Three members from the local planning commission of each city in the county whose population is 60,000 or more, appointed by the respective governing bodies of those cities;
(b) One member from the local planning commission of each city in the county whose population is less than 60,000, appointed by the respective governing bodies of those cities; and
(c) Three members from the local planning commission of the county, appointed by the governing body of the county, at least two of whom must reside in unincorporated areas of the county.
2. Except for the terms of the initial members of the commission, the term of each member is 3 years and until the selection and qualification of his or her successor. A member may be reappointed. A member who ceases to be a member of the local planning commission of the jurisdiction from which he or she is appointed automatically ceases to be a member of the commission. A vacancy must be filled for the unexpired term by the governing body which made the original appointment.
3. The commission shall elect its chair from among its members. The term of the chair is 1 year. The member elected chair must have been appointed by the governing body of the county or a city whose population is 60,000 or more, as determined pursuant to a schedule adopted by the commission and made a part of its bylaws which provides for the annual rotation of the chair among each of those governing bodies.
4. A member of the commission must be compensated at the rate of $80 per meeting or $400 per month, whichever is less.
5. Each member of the commission must successfully complete the course of training prescribed by the governing body pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 278.0265 within 1 year after the date on which his or her term of appointment commences. A member who fails to complete successfully the course of training as required pursuant to this subsection forfeits his or her appointment 1 year after the date on which his or her term of appointment commenced.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 759; A 1999, 2125; 2001, 1965; 2011, 1179)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.02632 - Regional planning commission: Study and development of incentives for certain types of development.

The regional planning commission shall continue to study and develop methods to provide incentives for:
1. Mixed-use development, transit-oriented development, the development of a brownfield site and development which minimizes the negative impact on the environment. As used in this subsection, "brownfield site" has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 9601.
2. Large commercial development which provides employee parking at a site other than the commercial development. Such incentives may be developed in cooperation with the regional transportation commission and other local governmental entities.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 278 - Planning and Zoning › NRS 278.0265 - Governing board for regional planning: Adoption of regulations; prescription of training for members of regional planning commission; fees for services provided; entry into cooperative agreements and interlocal agreements.

The governing board:
1. Shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out its specific powers and duties.
2. Shall prescribe an appropriate course of at least 12 hours of training in land use planning for the members of the regional planning commission. The course of training must include, without limitation, training relating to:
(a) State statutes and regulations and local ordinances, resolutions and regulations concerning land use planning; and
(b) The provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.
3. May establish and collect reasonable fees for the provision of any service that is authorized pursuant to the provisions of NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive.
4. May enter into an agreement pursuant to NRS 277.045 or 277.080 to 277.180, inclusive, for a purpose that is consistent with the provisions of NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1732; A 1993, 572; 1999, 2126; 2001, 756; 2005, 1587)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)