As used in NRS 278.026 to 278.029, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Affected entity” means a public utility, franchise holder, local or regional agency, or any other entity having responsibility for planning or providing public facilities relating to transportation, solid waste, energy generation and transmission, conventions and the promotion of tourism, air quality […]
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 […]
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 […]
The regional planning commission shall request assistance from the governing body of a county, the governing body of a city, a state agency or an affected entity as required to perform its duties. (Added to NRS by 1991, 1732)
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. […]
1. There is hereby created in each county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, a governing board for regional planning consisting of: (a) Three representatives appointed by the board of county commissioners, at least two of whom must represent or reside within unincorporated areas of the county. If the representative is: […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
1. The regional planning commission shall develop a comprehensive regional plan for the physical development and orderly management of the growth of the region for the next 20 years. 2. The plan must consist of written text, appropriate maps and such goals and policies, including those addressing current and future problems, as may, in the […]
The comprehensive regional plan must include goals, policies, maps and other documents relating to: 1. Population, including a projection of population growth in the region and the resources that will be necessary to support that population. 2. Conservation, including policies relating to the use and protection of air, land, water and other natural resources, ambient […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
1. Before recommending the master plan for a joint planning area, each affected local planning commission shall jointly hold at least one public hearing thereon. Notice of the time and place of the hearing must be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 10 days […]
1. If a city has a sphere of influence that is designated in the comprehensive regional plan, the city shall adopt a master plan concerning the territory within the sphere of influence. The master plan and any ordinance required by the master plan must be consistent with the comprehensive regional plan. After adoption and certification […]
1. Following the initial adoption of the comprehensive regional plan or any portion of it, each local planning commission, and any other affected entity shall review its respective master plan, facilities plan and other similar plans, amend them to conform with the provisions of the comprehensive regional plan, and submit them, within 60 days after […]
1. Before the adoption or amendment of any master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan, each governing body and any other affected entity shall submit the proposed plan or amendment to the regional planning commission, which shall review the plan or amendment at one or more public hearings held within 60 days after its […]
Any action of a local government relating to development, zoning, the subdivision of land or capital improvements must conform to the master plan of the local government. In adopting any ordinance or regulation relating to development, zoning, the subdivision of land or capital improvements, the local government shall make a specific finding that the ordinance […]
