Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 278A - Planned Development
NRS 278A.500 - Minute order: Findings of fact required.

The grant or denial of tentative or final approval by minute action must set forth the reasons for the grant, with or without conditions, or for the denial, and the minutes must set forth with particularity in what respects the plan would or would not be in the public interest, including but not limited to findings on the following:
1. In what respects the plan is or is not consistent with:
(a) The statement of objectives of a planned unit development; and
(b) The master plan adopted pursuant to NRS 278.150.
2. The extent to which the plan departs from zoning and subdivision regulations otherwise applicable to the property, including but not limited to density, bulk and use, and the reasons why these departures are or are not deemed to be in the public interest.
3. The ratio of residential to nonresidential use in the planned unit development.
4. The purpose, location and amount of the common open space in the planned unit development, the reliability of the proposals for maintenance and conservation of the common open space, and the adequacy or inadequacy of the amount and purpose of the common open space as related to the proposed density and type of residential development.
5. The physical design of the plan and the manner in which the design does or does not make adequate provision for public services, provide adequate control over vehicular traffic, and further the amenities of light and air, recreation and visual enjoyment.
6. The relationship, beneficial or adverse, of the proposed planned unit development to the neighborhood in which it is proposed to be established.
7. In the case of a plan which proposes development over a period of years, the sufficiency of the terms and conditions intended to protect the interests of the public, residents and owners of the planned unit development in the integrity of the plan.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 573; A 1981, 138; 2021, 1035)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 278A - Planned Development

NRS 278A.010 - Short title.

NRS 278A.020 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 278A.030 - Definitions.

NRS 278A.040 - "Common open space" defined.

NRS 278A.050 - "Landowner" defined.

NRS 278A.060 - "Plan" defined.

NRS 278A.065 - "Planned unit development" defined.

NRS 278A.070 - "Planned unit residential development" defined.

NRS 278A.080 - Exercise of powers by city or county.

NRS 278A.090 - Adoption of certain requirements, procedures, standards and conditions by ordinance.

NRS 278A.100 - Permitted uses.

NRS 278A.110 - Density and intensity of use of land.

NRS 278A.120 - Common open space: Amount and location; improvement and maintenance.

NRS 278A.130 - Common open space: Dedication of land; development to be organized as common-interest community.

NRS 278A.170 - Common open space: Procedures for enforcing payment of assessment.

NRS 278A.180 - Common open space: Maintenance by city or county upon failure of association or other organization to maintain; notice; hearing; period of maintenance.

NRS 278A.190 - Common open space: Assessment of costs of maintenance by city or county; lien.

NRS 278A.210 - Public facilities.

NRS 278A.220 - Evaluation of design, bulk and location of buildings; unreasonable restrictions prohibited.

NRS 278A.230 - Adoption by ordinance.

NRS 278A.240 - Types of units.

NRS 278A.250 - Minimum site.

NRS 278A.270 - Drainage.

NRS 278A.280 - Fire hydrants.

NRS 278A.290 - Fire lanes.

NRS 278A.300 - Exterior lighting.

NRS 278A.310 - Jointly owned areas: Agreement for maintenance and use.

NRS 278A.320 - Parking.

NRS 278A.330 - Setback from streets.

NRS 278A.340 - Sanitary sewers.

NRS 278A.350 - Streets: Construction and design.

NRS 278A.360 - Streets: Names and numbers; signs.

NRS 278A.370 - Utilities.

NRS 278A.380 - Enforcement and modification of plan.

NRS 278A.390 - Enforcement by city or county.

NRS 278A.400 - Enforcement by residents.

NRS 278A.410 - Modification, removal or release of plan provisions by city or county.

NRS 278A.420 - Modification by residents.

NRS 278A.430 - Applicability; purposes; tentative approval not required under certain circumstances.

NRS 278A.440 - Application to be filed by landowner.

NRS 278A.450 - Application: Form; filing fees; place of filing; tentative map.

NRS 278A.460 - Planning, zoning and subdivisions determined by city or county.

NRS 278A.470 - Application: Contents.

NRS 278A.480 - Public hearing: Notice; time limited for concluding hearing; extension of time.

NRS 278A.490 - Grant, denial or conditioning of tentative or final approval; specifications for approval.

NRS 278A.500 - Minute order: Findings of fact required.

NRS 278A.510 - Minute order: Specification of time for filing application for final approval.

NRS 278A.520 - Mailing of minutes to landowner; status of plan after tentative approval; revocation of approval.

NRS 278A.530 - Application for final approval; public hearing not required if substantial compliance with plan tentatively approved.

NRS 278A.540 - What constitutes substantial compliance with plan tentatively approved.

NRS 278A.550 - Plan not in substantial compliance: Alternative procedures; public hearing; final action.

NRS 278A.560 - Action brought upon failure of city or county to grant or deny final approval.

NRS 278A.570 - Certification and recordation of plan; effect of recordation; modification of approved plan; fees of county recorder.

NRS 278A.580 - Rezoning and resubdivision required for further development upon abandonment of or failure to carry out approved plan.

NRS 278A.590 - Decisions subject to review; limitation on time for commencement of action or proceeding.