Land Use & Zoning
What is the urban growth boundary (UGB) concept and is it used in Nevada?
AA federal restriction on development within 500 feet of interstate highways
BA planning tool used by some Nevada jurisdictions to define limits of urban expansion and protect surrounding open space and agricultural land✓ Correct
CA BLM boundary separating federal from private land
DA state-mandated boundary for all Nevada incorporated cities
Explanation
Some Nevada local governments use urban growth boundaries to define the area where urban services and infrastructure will be provided, discouraging sprawl beyond the boundary. Reno and other Nevada cities have explored UGBs to manage growth and preserve open land.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
VarianceOfficial 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.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
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