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NRS 278.497 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 278.497 to 278.4987, inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 278.4971 to 278.4977, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections, unless the context otherwise requires. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1447; A 1975, 1564; 1977, 1508)

NRS 278.4971 – “Apartment house” defined.

“Apartment house” means a building arranged in several suites of connecting rooms, each suite designed for independent housekeeping, but with certain typical mechanical conveniences, such as air-conditioning, heat, light or elevator services shared in common by all families occupying the building. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1447)

NRS 278.4977 – “Residential dwelling unit” defined.

“Residential dwelling unit” means a building or a portion of a building, planned, designed or used as a residence for one family only, living independently of other families or persons, and having its own bathroom and housekeeping facilities included in the unit. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1447)

NRS 278.4981 – Ordinance requiring dedication: Contents.

1. The ordinance adopted pursuant to NRS 278.4979 must set forth the standards to be applied in determining the amount of land that is required to be dedicated. The ordinance must contain standards determining the amount, quality and location of land that is required to be dedicated which are based upon the number and type […]

NRS 278.4982 – Land dedicated for park or playground: Compensation of developer for excess; plan for development; time limited for development.

1. If the land area dedicated by any subdivider or developer exceeds a proportionate contribution to the total park site, taking into consideration the total residents of the subdivision or development and residents of nearby areas reasonably expected to benefit therefrom, the subdivider or developer making the dedication shall be compensated at fair market value […]

NRS 278.4983 – Residential construction tax.

1. The city council of any city or the board of county commissioners of any county which has adopted a master plan and recreation plan, as provided in this chapter, which includes, as a part of the plan, future or present sites for neighborhood parks may, by ordinance, impose a residential construction tax pursuant to […]

NRS 278.4985 – Applicability to planned unit developments.

1. The city council of any city or the board of county commissioners of any county which has adopted a master plan as provided in this chapter which includes future or present sites for parks and playgrounds may require that: (a) The developers of a planned unit development dedicate land as provided by NRS 278.4979, […]