NRS 278.02073
Building permit for residential or commercial project: Extension of period of validity when financing is not available and land is leased for renewable energy generation project.


1.

A director of planning or a governing body may extend the period for which a building permit for a residential or commercial project is valid if the person to whom the permit has been issued:

(a)

Applies for an extension before July 1, 2013, subject to any applicable ordinances or regulations adopted by the governing body;

(b)

Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the director of planning or governing body that:

(1)

Financing for the residential or commercial project is not available; and

(2)

The land will be leased for a renewable energy generation project; and

(c)

Submits with his or her application for an extension an affidavit showing that due diligence has been used to obtain financing for the residential or commercial project. The affidavit must include, without limitation, evidence that:

(1)

The project was denied financing by at least two lenders; or

(2)

The person was unable to issue bonds or other securities to finance the project.

2.

A building permit that is extended pursuant to subsection 1 must not be effective:

(a)

For more than 15 years after the original expiration date of the building permit; or

(b)

If the land ceases to be leased for a renewable energy generation project, after the period established by the director of planning or governing body pursuant to subsection 3.

3.

If a director of planning or governing body extends the period for which a building permit is valid pursuant to subsection 1, the director of planning or governing body shall establish the maximum duration of the period for which the permit will remain valid if the land is no longer leased for a renewable energy generation project.

4.

If a director of planning or governing body extends the period for which a building permit is valid pursuant to subsection 1:

(a)

No condition may be placed on the permit that was not imposed on the original permit; and

(b)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the ordinances, resolutions or regulations applicable to the land and governing the permitted uses of the land, density and standards for design, improvements and construction are those in effect at the time the building permit is issued.

5.

Changes to ordinances, resolutions or regulations that enforce environmental, life or safety standards against parcels of land that the director of planning or governing body determines are similar to the land for which the building permit was issued will apply to the parcel of land for which the permit was issued.

6.

As used in this section, “environmental, life or safety standards” includes, without limitation:

(a)

Standards and codes relating to the usage of water; and

(b)

Any specialized or uniform code related to environmental, life or safety standards.

Source: Section 278.02073 — Building permit for residential or commercial project: Extension of period of validity when financing is not available and land is leased for renewable energy generation project., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-278.­html#NRS278Sec02073.

278.010
Definitions.
278.011
“Building code” defined.
278.012
“Cities and counties” defined.
278.013
“Commission” and “planning commission” defined.
278.014
“County surveyor” defined.
278.015
“Governing body” defined.
278.016
“Local ordinance” defined.
278.017
“Parcel map” defined.
278.018
“Streets” defined.
278.019
“Tentative map” defined.
278.020
Regulation by governing bodies of improvement of land and location of structures for general welfare.
278.022
Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Declaration of legislative intent.
278.023
Enactment of separate zoning and planning ordinances for specific parts of territories.
278.0103
“Aboveground utility” defined.
278.0105
“Affordable housing” defined.
278.0107
“Average residential density” defined.
278.0115
“Building official” defined.
278.0125
“City surveyor” defined.
278.0135
“Common-interest community” defined.
278.0145
“Final map” defined.
278.0147
“Gaming enterprise district” defined.
278.0153
“Historic neighborhood” defined.
278.0155
“Improvement” defined.
278.0157
“Infrastructure” and “public facilities” defined.
278.0165
“Lot” defined.
278.0166
“Military installation” defined.
278.0167
“Mobile home park” defined.
278.0172
“Regional planning coalition” defined.
278.0173
“Renewable energy” defined.
278.0174
“Residential dwelling unit” defined.
278.0175
“Right-of-way” defined.
278.0177
“Rural preservation neighborhood” defined.
278.0185
“Subdivider” defined.
278.0191
“Undeveloped land” defined.
278.0193
“Used for residential purposes” defined.
278.0195
“Utility project” defined.
278.0201
Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Manner and contents
278.0203
Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Approval by ordinance
278.0205
Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Amendment or cancellation
278.0207
Agreement with governing body concerning development of land: Recording of certified copy of ordinance adopting agreement.
278.0208
Prohibition against prohibiting or unreasonably restricting use of system for obtaining solar energy.
278.0209
Factory-built housing: Inclusion in definition of “single-family residence”
278.0211
Standards and specifications relating to school buildings in certain counties to be consistent and developed in conjunction with school district.
278.0213
Obstruction of outdoor advertising structures by certain improvement projects: Required action by governing body
278.0215
Nonconforming outdoor advertising structures: City or county to pay just compensation or authorize relocation if it requires removal or prohibits routine maintenance
278.0217
Certain documents to be retained by governing body or other entity that causes notices of hearing to be provided.
278.0221
Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Definitions.
278.0222
Restriction of adult motion picture theaters and bookstores: Authority of commission and governing body.
278.0226
Preparation of annual plan for capital improvements
278.0228
Governing body to develop and maintain water resource plan
278.0231
Requirement to place street address or identifying number on exterior of certain buildings
278.0232
Closure or conversion of mobile home park: Report required to be filed with planning commission or governing body.
278.0233
Actions against agency: Conditions and limitations.
278.0235
Actions against agency: Commencement.
278.0237
Actions against agency: Defenses
278.01735
“Renewable energy generation project” defined.
278.01902
“Tier one affordable housing” defined.
278.01904
“Tier three affordable housing” defined.
278.01906
“Tier two affordable housing” defined.
278.02053
Agreements with governing body concerning development of land: Public hearing required before unilateral amendment or cancellation by governing body
278.02073
Building permit for residential or commercial project: Extension of period of validity when financing is not available and land is leased for renewable energy generation project.
278.02075
Authority to establish urban agriculture zone
278.02076
Authority of governing body to designate historic neighborhood
278.02077
Prohibition against prohibiting or unreasonably restricting use of system for obtaining wind energy
278.02081
Mandatory consideration of certain standards and guidelines if governing body establishes committee or task force on sustainable energy.
278.02083
Prohibition against restricting right of owner to display United States flag on real property
278.02085
Amateur radio: Limitations on restrictions on amateur service communications
278.02095
Manufactured homes: Inclusion in definition of “single-family residence”
278.02313
Maintenance, reconstruction and repair of sidewalks: Circumstances under which governing body may compel action by owner of property.
278.02315
Inclusion of provisions for placement of recycling containers in plans for construction or major renovation of apartment complex or condominium.
278.02317
Governing body may not require dedication of real property as condition for issuance of building permit
278.02325
Conversion of existing mobile home park into individually owned lots: Restrictions governing body, commission or board may not impose as condition of approval.
278.02327
Application for matter relating to land use planning required to be complete for acceptance by governing body
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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