As used in NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 278.0103 to 278.0195, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. [1:110:1941; A 1947, 834; 1943 NCL § 5063]—(NRS A 1969, 327; 1973, 1335; 1975, 1562; 1977, 186, 1494; 1979, 1497; 1981, 1181; […]
“Aboveground utility” means an aboveground electric transmission line which is designed to operate at 200 kilovolts or more and which has been approved for construction after October 1, 1991, by the State or Federal Government or a governing body. (Added to NRS by 2013, 3213)
“Affordable housing” means tier one affordable housing, tier two affordable housing or tier three affordable housing. (Added to NRS by 1995, 2225; A 2007, 1518; 2019, 1410)
“Average residential density” means the number of lots intended for residential dwelling units within the boundaries of a subdivided or developed area, divided by the total number of acres within the boundaries of the subdivision or developed area. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3363)
“Building code” means ordinances, plans, regulations or rulings adopted by the governing body for the purpose of regulating and specifying the soundness of construction of structures. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“Building official” means a person employed by a city or county who is charged with the administration and enforcement of building codes. The term includes a person appointed to fill the position of building official pursuant to NRS 278.570 and an administrative official of the city or county who is authorized by the city or […]
“Cities and counties” means all counties and cities located in counties. Carson City is considered as a county. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“City surveyor” means a person appointed as such or a person designated by a city council or other legislative body of the city to perform the duties of a city surveyor pursuant to this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“Commission” or “planning commission” means the planning commission of the city, the county or the region, as established by ordinance or by the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“Common-interest community” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 116.021. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“County surveyor” means a person appointed as such or a person designated by a board of county commissioners or the Board of Supervisors of Carson City to perform the duties of a county surveyor pursuant to this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“Final map” means a map prepared in accordance with the provisions of NRS 278.325, 278.360 to 278.460, inclusive, 278.472, 278.4725 or 278.4955 and any applicable local ordinance, which is designed to be placed on record in the office of the county recorder of the county in which any part of the subdivision is located or […]
“Gaming enterprise district” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 463.0158. (Added to NRS by 2005, 1583)
“Governing body” means the city council or other legislative body of the city or the board of county commissioners or, in the case of Carson City, the Board of Supervisors. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“Historic neighborhood” means an area designated as a historic neighborhood pursuant to NRS 278.02076. (Added to NRS by 2009, 2758; A 2019, 969)
“Improvement” means such street work and utilities to be installed on land dedicated or to be dedicated for streets and easements as are necessary for local drainage, local traffic and the general use of property owners in the subdivision. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557)
“Infrastructure” or “public facilities” means facilities and the structure or network used for the delivery of goods, services and public safety. The term includes, without limitation, communications facilities, facilities for the transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm sewer systems, streets and roads, traffic control systems, sidewalks, parks […]
“Local ordinance” means an ordinance enacted by the governing body of any city or county, pursuant to the powers granted in NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2557; A 2013, 3216; 2015, 311)
“Lot” means a distinct part or parcel of land which has been divided to transfer ownership or to build. The term does not include a parcel of land used or intended solely for use as a location for a water well. (Added to NRS by 1993, 2558)
“Military installation” means a base or facility at which or from which the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve or National Guard conducts exercises, maneuvers, operations, patrols or training. (Added to NRS by 2007, 339)
