Section 1 of this bill requires each governing body of a county or city to adopt an ordinance that authorizes a person to apply for a permit to construct a multifamily housing development or mixed-use development on property zoned for commercial use. Section 1 further requires such an ordinance to set forth an expedited process for the approval of the application and any appeal of the denial of such an application. Section 5 of this bill declares void any ordinance, regulation or rule of a county or city which conflicts with the provisions of this bill. Existing law authorizes the governing body of a county or city to divide the county, city or region into zoning districts of such number, shape and area as are best suited to carry out certain purposes. Within a zoning district, the governing body may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land. (NRS 278.250) Section 4 of this bill creates an exception to account for the requirement that the governing body of a county or city adopt an ordinance to authorize a person to apply for a permit to construct a multifamily housing development or mixed-use development on property zoned for commercial use pursuant to section 1. Existing law requires that an action or proceeding seeking judicial relief or review from or with respect to any final action, decision or order of any governing body of a county or city be commenced within 25 days after the date of filing of notice of the final action, decision or order with the clerk or secretary of the governing body. (NRS 278.0235) Section 3 of this bill applies these provisions to section 1. Section 2 of this bill makes a conforming change to apply the definitions of certain terms relating to planning and zoning to section 1.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 278.010, 278.0235, 278.250
BDR: 278.010, 278.0235, 278.250