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Nevada

CHAPTER 278 - PLANNING AND ZONING
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NRS 278.010 Definitions.
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NRS 278.011 “Building code” defined.
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NRS 278.012 “Cities and counties” defined.
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NRS 278.013 “Commission” and “planning commission” defined.
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NRS 278.014 “County surveyor” defined.
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NRS 278.015 “Governing body” defined.
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NRS 278.016 “Local ordinance” defined.
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NRS 278.017 “Parcel map” defined.
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NRS 278.018 “Streets” defined.
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NRS 278.019 “Tentative map” defined.
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NRS 278.020 Regulation by governing bodies of improvement of land and location of structures for general welfare.
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NRS 278.022 Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Declaration of legislative intent.
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NRS 278.023 Enactment of separate zoning and planning ordinances for specific parts of territories.
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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.]
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NRS 278.025 Powers of regional planning agency created by interstate compact.
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NRS 278.026 Definitions.
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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.
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NRS 278.029 Facilities plan not required.
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NRS 278.030 Creation by cities and counties; number of members.
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NRS 278.040 Members: Appointment; qualifications; compensation and expenses; terms; removal; vacancies. [Effective through June 30, 2029.]
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NRS 278.040 Members: Appointment; qualifications; compensation and expenses; terms; removal; vacancies. [Effective July 1, 2029.]
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NRS 278.050 Meetings; rules; records; continuances.
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NRS 278.060 Chair: Election; term.
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NRS 278.070 Additional officers; employees; consultants.
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NRS 278.080 Expenditures; operational needs.
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NRS 278.090 Regional planning commission: Creation; selection of representatives.
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NRS 278.100 Regional planning commission: Members; terms; membership on city or county planning commission not public office; compensation; removal; vacancies.
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NRS 278.0103 “Aboveground utility” defined.
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NRS 278.0105 “Attainable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.0107 “Average residential density” defined.
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NRS 278.110 Regional planning commission: Chair; employees.
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NRS 278.0115 “Building official” defined.
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NRS 278.120 Regional planning commission: Appropriation of money for expenses.
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NRS 278.0125 “City surveyor” defined.
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NRS 278.130 Regional planning commission: Performance of duties and functions of city or county planning commission; regional or intergovernmental decisions.
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NRS 278.0135 “Common-interest community” defined.
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NRS 278.140 Regional planning districts: Formation and functions.
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NRS 278.145 Report of location of utility project.
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NRS 278.0145 “Final map” defined.
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NRS 278.0147 “Gaming enterprise district” defined.
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NRS 278.147 Facilities for use, manufacture, processing, transfer or storage of explosives or certain other substances: Conditional use permit required; application for and issuance of conditional use permit.
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NRS 278.150 Master plan: Preparation and adoption by planning commission; adoption by governing body of city or county. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]
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NRS 278.150 Master plan: Preparation and adoption by planning commission; adoption by governing body of city or county. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
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NRS 278.0153 “Historic neighborhood” defined.
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NRS 278.0155 “Improvement” defined.
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NRS 278.0157 “Infrastructure” and “public facilities” defined.
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NRS 278.160 Elements of master plan. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]
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NRS 278.160 Elements of master plan. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
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NRS 278.0165 “Lot” defined.
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NRS 278.165 Development and adoption of aboveground utility plan.
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NRS 278.0166 “Military installation” defined.
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NRS 278.0167 “Mobile home park” defined.
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NRS 278.170 Coordination of master plans; adoption of all or parts. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
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NRS 278.170 Coordination of master plans; adoption of all or parts. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]
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NRS 278.0172 “Regional planning coalition” defined.
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NRS 278.0173 “Renewable energy” defined.
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NRS 278.0174 “Residential dwelling unit” defined.
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NRS 278.0175 “Right-of-way” defined.
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NRS 278.0177 “Rural preservation neighborhood” defined.
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NRS 278.180 School sites: Commission to notify school boards of preparation of plans for community and public buildings.
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NRS 278.185 Notice of plan for future construction of school.
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NRS 278.0185 “Subdivider” defined.
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NRS 278.190 Promotion of plans and regulations; consultations and advice; entry upon land; general powers.
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NRS 278.0191 “Undeveloped land” defined.
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NRS 278.0193 “Used for residential purposes” defined.
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NRS 278.0195 “Utility project” defined.
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NRS 278.200 Form of master plan.
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NRS 278.0201 Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Manner and contents; applicable ordinances, resolutions and regulations; restrictions on subsequent action by governing body.
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NRS 278.0203 Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Approval by ordinance; recording.
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NRS 278.0205 Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Amendment or cancellation; review of development by governing body; notice; approval of amendment; filing and recording of notice of cancellation or amendment.
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NRS 278.0207 Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Recording of certified copy of ordinance adopting agreement.
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NRS 278.0208 Prohibition against prohibiting or unreasonably restricting use of system for obtaining solar energy.
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NRS 278.0209 Factory-built housing: Inclusion in definition of “single-family residence”; standards for safety and development; installation prohibited under certain circumstances.
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NRS 278.210 Adoption of master plan and amendments by commission: Notice; hearing; neighborhood meeting; resolution; frequency of certain amendments; attested copies; certification by electronic means.
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NRS 278.0211 Standards and specifications relating to school buildings in certain counties to be consistent and developed in conjunction with school district.
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NRS 278.0213 Obstruction of outdoor advertising structures by certain improvement projects: Required action by governing body; limitations on authorized actions; implementation and applicability of provisions.
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NRS 278.0215 Nonconforming outdoor advertising structures: City or county to pay just compensation or authorize relocation if it requires removal or prohibits routine maintenance; exceptions; required removal of structure pursuant to amortization schedule prohibited; public hearing required in certain circumstances; appeal of amount of just compensation.
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NRS 278.0217 Certain documents to be retained by governing body or other entity that causes notices of hearing to be provided.
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NRS 278.220 Adoption of master plan or part thereof by governing body; change to plan adopted by commission.
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NRS 278.0221 Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Definitions.
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NRS 278.0222 Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Authority of commission and governing body.
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NRS 278.225 Governing body may establish by ordinance procedure for adopting minor amendments to master plan; public hearing and notice required before adoption of ordinance.
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NRS 278.0226 Preparation of annual plan for capital improvements; contents of plan.
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NRS 278.0228 Governing body to develop and maintain water resource plan; contents of plan; decennial update of plan; exceptions.
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NRS 278.230 Governing body to put adopted master plan into effect.
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NRS 278.0231 Requirement to place street address or identifying number on exterior of certain buildings; notice of violation.
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NRS 278.0232 Closure or conversion of mobile home park: Report required to be filed with planning commission or governing body.
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NRS 278.0233 Actions against agency: Conditions and limitations.
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NRS 278.0235 Actions against agency: Commencement; memorandum of points and authorities; reply.
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NRS 278.235 Adoption of measures to maintain and develop attainable housing to carry out housing plan required in master plan; conditions under which governing body may reduce, subsidize or reimburse certain fees; annual reports.
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NRS 278.237 Governing body to submit annual report of housing elements required in master plan to certain state agencies and advisory committees; required information; Housing Division to compile and post annual reports on Internet website.
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NRS 278.0237 Actions against agency: Defenses; attorney’s fees, court costs and interest; remedy cumulative.
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NRS 278.0239 Supremacy of limits upon development established by certain special legislative acts.
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NRS 278.240 Approval required for certain dedications, closures, abandonments, construction or authorizations.
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NRS 278.243 City or county authorized to represent own interests in certain matters if governing body has adopted master plan.
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NRS 278.246 City or county authorized to enter into certain actions if governing body has adopted master plan.
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NRS 278.250 Zoning districts and regulations.
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NRS 278.253 Ordinance for zoning of tiny houses.
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NRS 278.0257 Regional planning coalition authorized to employ persons and contract for services to carry out certain duties.
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NRS 278.257 Ordinance authorizing development and use of accessory dwelling unit on residential property; requirements; applicability. [Effective July 1, 2026.]
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NRS 278.260 Determination, establishment, enforcement and amendment of zoning regulations, restrictions and boundaries: Procedure and prerequisites; notice and hearing; signs; additional fee for certain applications.
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NRS 278.0261 Legislative findings and declaration.
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NRS 278.0262 Regional planning commission: Creation; membership; chair; compensation; training.
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NRS 278.262 Hearing examiners: Power of governing body to appoint.
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NRS 278.0263 Regional planning commission: Request for assistance.
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NRS 278.263 Hearing examiners: Compensation; qualifications; removal.
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NRS 278.0264 Governing board for regional planning: Creation; membership; chair; compensation; operational needs; capacity to sue and be sued; budget.
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NRS 278.264 Hearing examiners: Rules of procedure.
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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.
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NRS 278.265 Hearing examiners: Notice and hearing; duties and powers; final action on certain matters; appeal of final action.
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NRS 278.0266 Director of regional planning: Appointment; qualifications; powers and duties.
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NRS 278.0268 Appointment of subcommittees and advisory committees.
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NRS 278.270 Creation.
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NRS 278.0272 Development, review and amendment of regional plan; public hearings required.
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NRS 278.0274 Contents of regional plan.
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NRS 278.0276 Adoption of regional plan.
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NRS 278.0277 Project of regional significance: Adoption of guidelines and procedures for review of proposal.
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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.
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NRS 278.280 Members: Appointment; compensation; terms; removal; vacancies.
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NRS 278.0282 Review of proposed adoption or amendment of master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan; objection filed with regional planning commission; appeal of final determination to board.
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NRS 278.0284 Conformity of local ordinances and regulations to master plan.
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NRS 278.0286 Annual report by local planning commission; local government to file information relating to proposed actions concerning regional plan.
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NRS 278.0288 Exempted region.
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NRS 278.290 Meetings, rules and records.
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NRS 278.300 Powers.
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NRS 278.310 Appeals: Persons entitled to appeal to board of adjustment; procedure; appeals from decisions of board of adjustment; alternative procedure if board of adjustment has not been created.
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NRS 278.315 Granting of variances, special and conditional use permits and other special exceptions by board of adjustment, planning commission or hearing examiner; appeal of decision.
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NRS 278.319 Granting of minor deviations without hearing; appeal of decision.
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NRS 278.320 “Subdivision” defined; exemptions for certain land.
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NRS 278.325 Mapping for industrial or commercial development; restriction on sale of parcel for residential use; requirements for creating boundary by conveyance.
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NRS 278.326 Local ordinances governing improvements, mapping, accuracy, engineering and related subjects.
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NRS 278.327 Approval of map does not preclude further division.
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NRS 278.328 Final action by planning commission on tentative map and final map: Authorization; appeal.
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NRS 278.329 Relief from requirement to dedicate certain easements.
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NRS 278.330 Preparation of tentative map; filing and distribution of copies; action by planning commission.
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NRS 278.335 Review of tentative map by agencies of State; reviews and inspections by district board of health.
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NRS 278.336 Reviewing agency to adopt process for expedited review of and comment on tentative map that includes attainable housing.
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NRS 278.337 Board of Wildlife Commissioners authorized to adopt regulations related to review of tentative map by Department of Wildlife; fees.
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NRS 278.340 Review by city of tentative map of subdivision proposed to be located within 1 mile of boundary of city.
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NRS 278.345 Review by county of tentative map of subdivision proposed to be located within 1 mile of boundary of unincorporated area of county.
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NRS 278.346 Tentative map to be forwarded to school board; acquisition or disposal of school site.
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NRS 278.347 Review of tentative map by general improvement district and supplier of water under certain circumstances.
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NRS 278.348 Review of tentative map by irrigation district in county whose population is less than 100,000.
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NRS 278.349 Action on tentative map by governing body; considerations in determining action on tentative map; final disposition.
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NRS 278.350 Limitations on time for action on tentative or final map; effect of certain agreements extending time limits covering portion of approved tentative map.
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NRS 278.353 Disclosure required when property offered for sale before final map recorded.
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NRS 278.360 Requirements for presentation of final map or series of final maps; extensions of time.
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NRS 278.371 Survey, setting of monuments and preparation of final map; performance bond.
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NRS 278.372 Final map: Requirements and contents.
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NRS 278.373 Certificates and acknowledgments to appear on final map.
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NRS 278.374 Certificate of owner of land; report and guarantee of title company.
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NRS 278.375 Certificate of professional land surveyor.
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NRS 278.376 Certificate by county or city surveyor or by county or city engineer.
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NRS 278.377 Certificates of certain governmental entities required; appeal from adverse decision of Division of Environmental Protection; copies of certain certificates to be furnished to subdivider and purchaser.
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NRS 278.378 Certificate by clerk of governing body, planning commission or other authorized person or agency; clerk to present final map to county recorder for recording.
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NRS 278.380 Approval of final map: General requirements; acceptance of dedications; imposition and appeal of requirements for improvements and security.
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NRS 278.385 Approval of final map: Submission of plans to install water meters.
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NRS 278.390 Title to dedicated property passes when final map recorded; offer of dedication may remain open.
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NRS 278.450 Fee for recording final map.
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NRS 278.460 Requirements for recording final map; county recorder to provide copy of final map or access to digital final map to county assessor.
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NRS 278.461 General requirements; exemptions.
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NRS 278.462 Requirements which may be imposed by governing body.
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NRS 278.463 Survey required; exception.
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NRS 278.464 Action on parcel map by planning commission, governing body or other authorized person or agency; waiver of requirement for map and survey; consideration of certain criteria authorized in determining approval of certain parcel maps; appeals; certificate of approval of parcel map.
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NRS 278.466 Form and contents of parcel map; reference to parcel number and recording.
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NRS 278.467 Preparation, recordation and contents of document which may be required if parcel map waived; statement indicating that property taxes have been paid; county recorder to provide copy of document or access to digital document to county assessor.
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NRS 278.468 Duties of preparer of parcel map upon approval; duties of county recorder.
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NRS 278.469 Map to indicate record of survey not in conflict with planning and zoning requirements.
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NRS 278.471 Divisions of land subject to NRS 278.471 to 278.4725, inclusive; exemption.
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NRS 278.472 Final map: Filing; form and contents.
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NRS 278.473 Certificate of amendment to correct or amend recorded plat, survey or map if correction or amendment does not change location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Request; preparation, contents and recordation.
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NRS 278.475 Amended plat, survey or map to correct or amend recorded plat, survey or map if correction or amendment changes location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Request; preparation and recordation.
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NRS 278.477 Amendment of recorded plat, map or survey which changes location of survey monument, property line or boundary line: Procedures and requirements.
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NRS 278.478 Definitions.
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NRS 278.479 “Contiguous” defined.
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NRS 278.480 Vacation or abandonment of street or easement: Procedures, prerequisites and effect; appeal; reservation of certain easements; sale of vacated portion.
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NRS 278.490 Reversion of maps and reversion of division of land to acreage: Procedure and requirements; exemption from certain requirements.
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NRS 278.496 Requirements for presenting map of reversion for recording.
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NRS 278.497 Definitions.
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NRS 278.498 Ordinance requiring dedication: Conformity to or adoption of plan for recreation.
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NRS 278.563 “Construction committee” and “deed restriction” defined.
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NRS 278.564 Construction committee: Establishment and operation pursuant to deed restrictions; officers of committee to file affidavit with building official on annual basis; required contents of affidavit.
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NRS 278.565 Deed restrictions: Copy to be filed with tentative map and with building official and presented to prospective purchaser; recording of original copy.
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NRS 278.566 Written report of construction committee required before building official may issue building permit; application for written report; exceptions.
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NRS 278.567 Procedure when construction committee inoperative.
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NRS 278.568 Applicability to preexisting subdivisions.
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NRS 278.569 Reservation in map of right-of-way for existing irrigation ditch.
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NRS 278.570 Building official: Purpose; appointment; compensation; certification and continuing education; employees; expenditures.
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NRS 278.573 Statement of restrictions: Delivery to owner of residence who is issued permit for construction thereon; acknowledgment of receipt; text.
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NRS 278.575 Program to allow independent contractors to review plans for and inspect buildings.
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NRS 278.577 Certain cities and counties to require certification and continuing education for persons who act as building official, review plans or inspect structure or building or portion thereof; exception; application in smaller counties.
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NRS 278.580 Building codes: Adoption; fees for permits; applicability to State and Nevada System of Higher Education; authorization of use of materials and technologies that conserve resources in construction and use of solar or wind energy; adoption of seismic provisions and standards.
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NRS 278.581 Adoption, enforcement and application of construction and energy codes in county whose population is 100,000 or more.
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NRS 278.582 Standards for plumbing fixtures and landscape irrigation fixtures in certain structures; certification; compliance with federal law.
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NRS 278.583 National Electrical Code: Applicability; approval; modification.
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NRS 278.584 Adoption of building code or ordinance requiring baby changing table in certain permanent buildings and facilities; applicability.
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NRS 278.585 Compliance with appropriate city or county building code.
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NRS 278.586 Adoption of building code or other action by local government requiring installation of automatic fire sprinkler system in new residential dwelling units and other structures.
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NRS 278.587 Duty of city or county building official to notify State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors concerning submission of incomplete or rejected plans.
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NRS 278.589 Duty of city or county building official to notify State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design concerning submission of incomplete or rejected plans.
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NRS 278.590 Unlawful sale or transfer of divided land; penalties; remedies.
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NRS 278.600 Unlawful recording of map by recorder: Penalty.
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NRS 278.610 Unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter or change use of structure without building permit; requirements for obtaining permit.
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NRS 278.630 Violation of provisions concerning maps: County assessor to determine and report discrepancies and not place on tax roll or maps any land for which discrepancy exists; investigation; prosecution.
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NRS 278.640 Applicability of NRS 278.640 to 278.675, inclusive.
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NRS 278.645 Imposition by Governor of plans and zoning regulations in absence of local action; extension of time for local action.
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NRS 278.650 Requirements of plans and zoning regulations; enforcement; hearings.
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NRS 278.655 Purposes and goals of comprehensive physical planning.
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NRS 278.660 Notice to Governor of proposed building construction.
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NRS 278.665 Governor may contract for appropriate services.
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NRS 278.670 Duration of plans and zoning regulations imposed by Governor.
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NRS 278.675 Power of Governor to institute civil actions to remedy violations.
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NRS 278.710 Imposition of tax on privilege of development; special election; rate of tax; collection of tax; use of revenue; applicability of chapter 278B of NRS.
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NRS 278.750 Creation and administration; credit of interest and income; expenditure.
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NRS 278.780 Legislative findings and declaration.
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NRS 278.782 Definitions.
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NRS 278.784 “Agency” defined.
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NRS 278.786 “Governing body” defined.
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NRS 278.788 “Planning commission” defined.
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NRS 278.790 “Region” defined.
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NRS 278.791 “Restricted gaming license” defined.
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NRS 278.792 Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Creation; composition, appointment and interests of governing body. [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.]
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NRS 278.792 Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency: Creation; composition of governing body. [Effective until 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.]
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NRS 278.794 Terms of office of members of governing body. [Effective until 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.]
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NRS 278.794 Terms of office of members of governing body; review of appointments. [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.]
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NRS 278.796 Vacancies.
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NRS 278.798 Expenses of members and agency.
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NRS 278.800 Officers: Election; terms; vacancies.
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NRS 278.802 Meetings.
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NRS 278.804 Quorum; voting; rules of procedure.
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NRS 278.806 Office; records; budget.
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NRS 278.808 Advisory planning commission: Appointment; composition; terms; vacancies; quorum. [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.]
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NRS 278.808 Advisory planning commission: Appointment; composition. [Effective until 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.]
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NRS 278.810 Executive Officer; staff; attorney.
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NRS 278.812 Review of applications approved by local authorities. [Effective until 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.]
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NRS 278.813 Ordinances, rules and regulations; general and regional standards. [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.]
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NRS 278.814 Ordinances: Publication by title; copies transmitted to political subdivisions within region.
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NRS 278.816 Enforcement of ordinances, rules, regulations and policies; jurisdiction of courts.
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NRS 278.818 Violation of ordinance, rule or regulation: Penalty.
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NRS 278.820 Fees for services of Agency. [Effective until 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.]
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NRS 278.820 Financial powers and duties of 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.]
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NRS 278.822 Powers of local authorities subordinate to those of Agency.
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NRS 278.824 Limitations on powers of Agency. [Effective until 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.]
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NRS 278.826 Assumption of powers and duties by 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.]
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NRS 278.828 Unlawful contract or purchase by member of governing body; penalties.
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NRS 278.01735 “Renewable energy generation project” defined.
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NRS 278.01901 “Tier five affordable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.01902 “Tier one affordable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.01904 “Tier four affordable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.01905 “Tier one affordable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.01906 “Tier three affordable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.01907 “Tier two affordable housing” defined.
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NRS 278.02053 Agreements with governing body concerning development of land: Public hearing required before unilateral amendment or cancellation by governing body; notice required; waiver of complaint, protest or objection if not timely presented.
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NRS 278.02071 Governing body to adopt ordinance authorizing by-right multifamily housing or mixed-use development that includes residential use on property zoned for commercial use.
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NRS 278.02072 Governing body to adopt ordinance enacting expedited process for consideration and approval of projects for attainable housing; requirements.
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NRS 278.02073 Building permit for residential or commercial project: Extension of period of validity when financing is not available and land is leased for renewable energy generation project.
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NRS 278.02075 Authority to establish urban agriculture zone; conditions and limitations.
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NRS 278.02076 Authority of governing body to designate historic neighborhood; requirements and procedure for designation of area as historic neighborhood.
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NRS 278.02077 Prohibition against prohibiting or unreasonably restricting use of system for obtaining wind energy; exceptions.
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NRS 278.02081 Mandatory consideration of certain standards and guidelines if governing body establishes committee or task force on sustainable energy.
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NRS 278.02083 Prohibition against restricting right of owner to display United States flag on real property; limitations; recovery of attorney’s fees and costs in action for enforcement.
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NRS 278.02085 Amateur radio: Limitations on restrictions on amateur service communications; limitations on regulation of station antenna structures; exception.
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NRS 278.02095 Manufactured homes: Inclusion in definition of “single-family residence”; governing body to adopt standards for placement outside mobile home park; surrender of certificate of title of certain manufactured homes to Housing Division; limitations.
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NRS 278.02313 Maintenance, reconstruction and repair of sidewalks: Circumstances under which governing body may compel action by owner of property.
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NRS 278.02315 Inclusion of provisions for placement of recycling containers in plans for construction or major renovation of apartment complex or condominium.
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NRS 278.02317 Governing body may not require dedication of real property as condition for issuance of building permit; exceptions.
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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.
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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; submission of corrected application; preliminary application process.
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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.
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NRS 278.02373 Definitions.
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NRS 278.02374 “Halfway house for persons recovering from alcohol and other substance use disorders” defined.
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NRS 278.02375 “Home for individual residential care” defined.
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NRS 278.02376 “Residential facility for groups” defined.
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NRS 278.02377 Certain homes and facilities to be included in definition of “single-family residence” in city and county ordinances; exclusions.
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NRS 278.02507 Applicability.
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NRS 278.02514 Authority to establish regional planning coalition.
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NRS 278.02521 Legislative intent.
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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.
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NRS 278.02535 Regional planning coalition: Study and development of incentives for certain types of development.
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NRS 278.02542 Regional planning coalition: Powers; establishment of definition for term “project of regional significance.”
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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.
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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.
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NRS 278.02563 Regional planning coalition to annually prepare, adopt and submit budget to local governments in region.
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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.
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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.
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NRS 278.02591 Analysis by governing body of cost to construct infrastructure in undeveloped area: Establishment; contents; approval.
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NRS 278.02598 Governing body authorized to negotiate master development agreements to carry out plan for infrastructure.
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NRS 278.02632 Regional planning commission: Study and development of incentives for certain types of development.
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NRS 278.02784 Joint planning area: Designation in regional plan; master plan required for area.
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NRS 278.02786 Joint planning area: Procedure for recommendation and adoption of master plan.
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NRS 278.02788 Adoption of master plan for sphere of influence; appeal of decision concerning use of land within sphere of influence.
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NRS 278.3195 Governing body to adopt ordinance allowing appeal to governing body concerning certain decisions regarding use of land; required contents of ordinance; appeal of decision of governing body to district court.
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NRS 278.3295 State Environmental Commission authorized to adopt regulations related to review of tentative and final maps of subdivision.
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NRS 278.3355 Review of tentative map by supplier of water in county whose population is 700,000 or more.
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NRS 278.3485 Review of tentative map for subdivision of land containing irrigation ditch located outside irrigation district in county whose population is less than 100,000.
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NRS 278.3765 Certificate by supplier of water.
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NRS 278.4625 Minimum size of mobile home lot.
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NRS 278.4713 Preparation, contents and filing of tentative map; affidavit required.
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NRS 278.4715 Waiver of requirement to file tentative map; designation of easements.
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NRS 278.4725 Final map: Action by planning commission or governing body; appeal; procedures in event of disapproval; conditions for approval; filing; contents; fee for recording; county recorder to provide copy of final map or access to digital final map to county assessor.
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NRS 278.4781 “Landscaping” defined.
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NRS 278.4783 “Public lighting” defined.
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NRS 278.4785 “Security wall” defined.
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NRS 278.4787 Assumption of maintenance by governing body.
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NRS 278.4789 Provision through association for common-interest community; notice of failure to maintain; hearings; remedies of governing body.
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NRS 278.4925 Merger and resubdivision of land without reversion to acreage: Authority; procedure; delineation of remaining streets and easements; crediting of security.
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NRS 278.4955 Requirements for submitting map of reversion.
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NRS 278.4965 Map of reversion must include certificate of approval from appropriate person.
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NRS 278.4971 “Apartment house” defined.
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NRS 278.4973 “Mobile home” defined.
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NRS 278.4975 “Mobile home lot” defined.
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NRS 278.4977 “Residential dwelling unit” defined.
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NRS 278.4979 Governing body may by ordinance require dedication of land for parks or playgrounds.
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NRS 278.4981 Ordinance requiring dedication: Contents.
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NRS 278.4982 Land dedicated for park or playground: Compensation of developer for excess; plan for development; time limited for development.
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NRS 278.4983 Residential construction tax.
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NRS 278.4985 Applicability to planned unit developments.
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NRS 278.4987 Provisions for dedication and residential construction tax mutually exclusive; concurrent application prohibited.
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NRS 278.5691 Dedication of right to appropriate water: Prerequisites to supplier of water requiring dedication; prohibitions.
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NRS 278.5692 Approval of adjustments to boundary lines by governing body.
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NRS 278.5693 Requirements for adjustment of boundary line or transfer of land involving adjacent property.
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NRS 278.5695 County recorder required to indicate on copy of plot, plat, map or survey that subsequent changes should be examined.
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NRS 278.5697 Validity of electronic documents.
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NRS 278.5846 Adoption of building code requiring certain public restrooms be made accessible to persons of any gender identity or expression; applicability.
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NRS 278.8111 Regional plan: Adoption and review; contents. [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.]
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NRS 278.8113 Regional plan: Public hearings by planning commission in preparing plan and amendments; action by governing body. [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.]
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NRS 278.8115 Regional plan: Correlated elements. [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.]
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NRS 278.8117 Regional plan: Formulation, maintenance, realization and administration. [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.]
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NRS 278.8119 Maintenance and availability of data, maps and other information; assistance in exchanges of property. [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.]
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NRS 278.8121 Review and approval of public works. [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.]
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NRS 278.8123 Review and approval of proposals by Agency: Time limitations. [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.]
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NRS 278.8125 Permitted and conforming uses.
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NRS 278.8127 Exemption from and intendment of NRS 278.8125.
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NRS 278.023757 “Recovery house for persons recovering from alcohol or other substance use disorders” defined.
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NRS 278.26503 Establishment of procedures for issuance of permit or special use permit for construction of project.
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NRS 278.26506 Petition for review of decision of planning commission or governing body by Public Utilities Commission of Nevada; judicial review; regulations.
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