Land Use & Zoning
What is inclusionary zoning and does it exist in Nevada?
AA requirement that all new developments be exclusively residential; widely used in Nevada
BA zoning policy requiring new developments to include a percentage of affordable units; some Nevada jurisdictions have adopted it✓ Correct
CA federal mandate applied only in Clark County
DA zoning tool used only by the state of Nevada for rural areas
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning (or inclusionary housing) policies require or incentivize developers to include a percentage of affordable housing units in new residential developments. Some Nevada local governments have adopted versions of inclusionary zoning, though practices vary by jurisdiction.
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