Land Use & Zoning
What is 'bonus density' in Nevada zoning and how is it used?
AExtra density given to all Nevada properties as a standard allowance
BAdditional units or square footage beyond what base zoning allows, granted in exchange for developers providing public benefits such as affordable housing, public plazas, transit improvements, or green building design✓ Correct
CA Nevada state program providing extra density near BLM land
DDensity above the maximum that can be purchased for a fee in Clark County
Explanation
Density bonuses are incentive-based tools allowing greater development intensity in exchange for community benefits. Nevada's Affordable Housing Density Bonus Law provides density bonuses for including affordable units in residential projects. Local jurisdictions may offer additional bonuses for green building (LEED certification), public plazas, or transit amenities. In Las Vegas and Henderson, density bonuses have been used to encourage mixed-use development and affordable housing production.
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