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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A governing body may establish by ordinance a procedure by which the governing body may adopt minor amendments to the master plan, or any part thereof, without action by the planning commission.
2. Before adopting an ordinance or a minor amendment pursuant to subsection 1, the governing body shall hold a public hearing and give notice of the hearing in the manner required by subsection 3 of NRS 278.220.
3. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, “minor amendment” means:
(a) A change in a boundary that is based on a geographical feature, including, without limitation, topography, slopes, hydrographic features, wetland delineation and floodplains, when evidence is produced that the mapped location of the geographical feature is in error;
(b) A change made to reflect the alteration of the name of a jurisdiction, agency, department or district by the governing body, governing board or other governing authority of the jurisdiction, agency, department or district, as applicable, or by another entity authorized by law to make such an alteration; and
(c) An update of statistical information that is based on a new or revised study.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 22. Cooperative Agreements by Public Agencies; Regional Transportation Commissions; Planning and Zoning; Development and Redevelopment § 278.225. Governing body may establish by ordinance procedure for adopting minor amendments to master plan; public hearing and notice required before adoption of ordinance - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-22-cooperative-agreements-by-public-agencies-regional-transportation-commissions-planning-and-zoning-development-and-redevelopment/nv-rev-st-278-225/
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