Nev. Admin. Code § 410.727

Current through December 12, 2024

Section 410.727 - Unacceptable commercial or industrial zones: Determination of conforming and nonconforming areas; submission of documents

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the following areas shall not be deemed to be conforming areas within unacceptable commercial or industrial zones, whether the zones are civic zones or public-facility zones or whether incidental commercial or industrial activities are allowed therein, pursuant to NAC 410.730:

(a) Areas established primarily for the accommodation of governmental facilities, including, without limitation, offices and schools.

(b) Areas established primarily as recreational facilities, including, without limitation:

(1) Golf courses and parks;

(2) Baseball, softball and soccer fields or arenas; and

(3) Open spaces operated or managed on a profit, not-for-profit or nonprofit basis.

(c) Areas established primarily for utility facilities, including, without limitation, generating plants.

2. The following areas shall be deemed conforming areas within unacceptable commercial or industrial zones pursuant to NAC 410.730:

(a) Land in a civic zone or public-facility zone if:

(1) A special or conditional use permit has been granted to allow activities categorized as "for commerce, industry or trade" on the land; and

(2) The land has been developed for such use, including, without limitation, an airport or another intense commercial or industrial development or a use which is not incidental to the primary use of the land.

(b) An area along a highway extending 600 feet from and beyond the edge of land that:

(1) Meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (a); and

(2) Is not zoned other than for commercial or industrial use.

(c) An area on the opposite side of a highway extending 600 feet from and beyond the edge of land that:

(1) Meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (b); and

(2) Is not considered scenic or as having aesthetic value.

3. All measurements required pursuant to this section must be:

(a) Made from the outer edges of the regularly used buildings, parking lots, storage or processing areas, or landscaped areas of the commercial or industrial activities; and

(b) Measured alongside or parallel to the edge of the pavement of the highway.

4. A scaled drawing that shows the relationship of a proposed sign to the commercial or industrial activity, a description of the commercial or industrial activity and a copy of the special or conditional use permit must be submitted to the Department for each new sign to be constructed in the conforming area.

Nev. Admin. Code § 410.727

Added to NAC by Dep't of Transportation by R058-97, eff. 12-11-98

NRS 408.557, 410.330, 410.400