NRS 278A.010 – Short title.

This chapter may be cited as the Planned Unit Development Law. (Added to NRS by 1973, 565)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 280A.010)

NRS 278A.020 – Legislative declaration.

The legislature finds that the provisions of this chapter are necessary to further the public health, safety, morals and general welfare in an era of increasing urbanization and of growing demand for housing of all types and design; to provide for necessary commercial and industrial facilities conveniently located to that housing; to encourage a more […]

NRS 278A.030 – Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 278A.040 to 278A.070, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in such sections. (Added to NRS by 1973, 566)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 280A.030)

NRS 278A.040 – “Common open space” defined.

“Common open space” means a parcel or parcels of land or an area of water or a combination of land and water or easements, licenses or equitable servitudes within the site designated for a planned unit development which is designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of the residents or owners of the development. […]

NRS 278A.050 – “Landowner” defined.

“Landowner” means the legal or beneficial owner or owners of all the land proposed to be included in a planned unit development. The holder of an option or contract of purchase, a lessee having a remaining term of not less than 30 years, or another person having an enforceable proprietary interest in the land is […]

NRS 278A.060 – “Plan” defined.

“Plan” means the provisions for development of a planned unit development, including a plat of subdivision, all covenants relating to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, private streets, ways and parking facilities, common open space and public facilities. (Added to NRS by 1973, 566; A […]

NRS 278A.065 – “Planned unit development” defined.

1. “Planned unit development” means an area of land controlled by a landowner, which is to be developed as a single entity for one or more planned unit residential developments, one or more public, quasi-public, commercial or industrial areas, or both. 2. Unless otherwise stated, “planned unit development” includes the term “planned unit residential development.” […]

NRS 278A.070 – “Planned unit residential development” defined.

“Planned unit residential development” means an area of land controlled by a landowner, which is to be developed as a single entity for a number of dwelling units, the plan for which does not correspond in lot size, bulk or type of dwelling, density, lot coverage and required open space to the regulations established in […]

NRS 278A.080 – Exercise of powers by city or county.

The powers granted under the provisions of this chapter may only be exercised by any city or county which enacts an ordinance conforming to the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1973, 566; A 1977, 1518; 2021, 1031)