Land Use & Zoning
What is an overlay zone in Nevada land use planning?
AA zone that replaces all existing zoning designations
BAn additional set of regulations applied on top of the underlying base zone to address specific concerns✓ Correct
CA temporary zoning designation during construction
DA federal designation for land near national parks
Explanation
An overlay zone adds specific requirements or protections to an area while leaving the underlying base zoning in place. Examples include historic district overlays, floodplain overlays, and gateway corridor overlays used in Nevada cities.
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