Property Ownership
What is an air lot (air rights) and why are they relevant in Nevada urban development?
ARights to air quality above a property
BThe right to use and develop the space above a property, which can be sold or leased separately from the ground — relevant in Nevada's urban cores for high-rise development✓ Correct
CRights to catch rainwater in Nevada's arid climate
DA zoning classification for airport-adjacent properties
Explanation
Air rights are the rights to the usable space above a property. In Nevada's urban markets (Las Vegas, Reno), air rights can be purchased or leased to allow development above existing structures (like development above rail corridors or parking structures) without acquiring the ground.
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