Land Use & Zoning
What is the purpose of a grading permit in Nevada residential construction?
ATo authorize the painting of a home's exterior
BTo authorize earth-moving, excavation, and fill activities to ensure proper drainage and prevent erosion✓ Correct
CTo set the property's final grade for tax assessment
DTo allow a homeowner to add a second story
Explanation
A grading permit authorizes earth-moving activities (cutting, filling, drainage improvements) on a property. In Nevada's desert environment, proper grading is critical to manage flash flood runoff and prevent erosion, particularly in Clark County and the Las Vegas Valley.
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