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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.150 (2026)

Master plan: Preparation and adoption by planning commission; adoption by governing body of city or county. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]

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NRS 278.150  Master plan: Preparation and adoption by planning commission; adoption by governing body of city or county. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]

      1.  The planning commission shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city, county or region which in the commission’s judgment bears relation to the planning thereof.

      2.  The plan must be known as the master plan, and must be so prepared that all or portions thereof, except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5, may be adopted by the governing body, as provided in NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, as a basis for the development of the city, county or region for such reasonable period of time next ensuing after the adoption thereof as may practically be covered thereby.

      3.  In counties whose population is less than 100,000, if the governing body of the city or county adopts only a portion of the master plan, it shall include in that portion an aboveground utility plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160.

      4.  In counties whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, if the governing body of the city or county adopts only a portion of the master plan, it shall include in that portion:

      (a) A conservation plan of the conservation element, as described in subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160;

      (b) The housing element, as described in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160;

      (c) A population plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160; and

      (d) An aboveground utility plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160.

      5.  In counties whose population is 700,000 or more, the governing body of the city or county shall adopt a master plan for all of the city or county that must address each of the elements set forth in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160.

      [Part 8:110:1941; A 1947, 834; 1943 NCL § 5063.07]—(NRS A 1973, 1241; 1979, 530; 1995, 2225; 2001, 1679; 2011, 1183; 2013, 1499, 3219; 2017, 1353)

      NRS 278.150  Master plan: Preparation and adoption by planning commission; adoption by governing body of city or county. [Effective July 1, 2026.]

      1.  The planning commission shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the city, county or region which in the commission’s judgment bears relation to the planning thereof.

      2.  The plan must be known as the master plan, and must be so prepared that all or portions thereof, except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5, may be adopted by the governing body, as provided in NRS 278.010 to 278.630, inclusive, as a basis for the development of the city, county or region for such reasonable period of time next ensuing after the adoption thereof as may practically be covered thereby.

      3.  In counties whose population is less than 100,000, if the governing body of the city or county adopts only a portion of the master plan, it shall include in that portion an aboveground utility plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160.

      4.  In counties whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, if the governing body of the city or county adopts only a portion of the master plan, it shall include in that portion:

      (a) A conservation plan of the conservation element, as described in subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160;

      (b) The housing element, as described in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160;

      (c) A population plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160;

      (d) An aboveground utility plan of the public facilities and services element, as described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160; and

      (e) A heat mitigation plan of the conservation element, as described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160.

      5.  In counties whose population is 700,000 or more, the governing body of the city or county shall adopt a master plan for all of the city or county that must address each of the elements set forth in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160.

      [Part 8:110:1941; A 1947, 834; 1943 NCL § 5063.07]—(NRS A 1973, 1241; 1979, 530; 1995, 2225; 2001, 1679; 2011, 1183; 2013, 1499, 3219; 2017, 1353; 2025, 1389, effective July 1, 2026)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1995–2024 · leading case: City of Reno v. Citizens for Cold Springs, 236 P.3d 10 (Nev. 2010).
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City of Reno v. Citizens for Cold Springs, 236 P.3d 10 (Nev. 2010). · cites it 2× “3d 452, 459 (2006) (citing NRS 278.150(l)-(2)). Master plans contain long-term, comprehensive guides for the orderly development and growth of an area.”
Sustainable Growth Initiative Comm. v. Jumpers, LLC, 128 P.3d 452 (Nev. 2006). · cites it 2× “[12] NRS 278.150(1)-(2). [13] NRS 278.230(1)(a).”
Garvin v. Ninth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 59 P.3d 1180 (Nev. 2002). “030, and the Planning Commission prepared and adopted a comprehensive long-term master plan for the county’s physical development in compliance with NRS 278.150. In April 1996, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners amended and adopted the master plan by resolution.”
Falcke v. Cnty. of Douglas, 3 P.3d 661 (Nev. 2000). “See NRS 278.150. In 1996, the Board adopted a master plan, which can be amended subject to approval by the Planning Commission and the Board.”
Serpa v. Cnty. of Washoe, 901 P.2d 690 (Nev. 1995). “030; NRS 278.150. Nevada law also authorizes county governments to divide their regions into zoning districts, in which they may regulate development and use.”
Garvin v. Ninth Dist. Court Ex Rel. Douglas, 59 P.3d 1180 (Nev. 2002). “030, and the Planning Commission prepared and *1182 adopted a comprehensive long-term master plan for the county's physical development in compliance with NRS 278.150. In April 1996, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners amended and adopted the master plan by…”
City of Las Vegas v. 180 Land Co., LLC, 140 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 29 (Nev. 2024). “" NRS 278.150(1). Nevada law authorizes a city to create zoning districts wherein "it may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.150(1) — 2 cases
Sustainable Growth Initiative Comm. v. Jumpers, LLC, 128 P.3d 452 (Nev. 2006). “[12] NRS 278.150(1)-(2). [13] NRS 278.230(1)(a).”
City of Las Vegas v. 180 Land Co., LLC, 140 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 29 (Nev. 2024). “" NRS 278.150(1). Nevada law authorizes a city to create zoning districts wherein "it may regulate and restrict the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings, structures or land.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 278.150(l) — 2 cases
City of Reno v. Citizens for Cold Springs, 236 P.3d 10 (Nev. 2010). “3d 452, 459 (2006) (citing NRS 278.150(l)-(2)). Master plans contain long-term, comprehensive guides for the orderly development and growth of an area.”
Sustainable Growth Initiative Comm. v. Jumpers, LLC, 128 P.3d 452 (Nev. 2006). “[12] NRS 278.150(1)-(2). [13] NRS 278.230(1)(a).”
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