Land Use & Zoning

Under Nevada's NRS 278, what is the purpose of a 'general plan' (master plan) for Nevada cities and counties?

ATo assess property taxes for all parcels in a jurisdiction

BTo provide a long-range guide for physical development including land use, transportation, housing, and public facilities✓ Correct

CTo regulate individual building permits and construction inspections

DTo manage water rights allocation in the Colorado River basin

Explanation

Under NRS 278, Nevada counties and cities must adopt a master plan (general plan) that guides long-range land use decisions. The master plan addresses land use categories, transportation networks, housing needs, public facilities, and community goals.

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Zoning

Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.

Variance

Official permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.

Depreciation

A reduction in the value of an improvement (building) over time due to physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, or external factors.

Easement

A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.