AB 135 — Revises provisions governing easements. (BDR 22-545)

Summary

AN ACT relating to land use planning; revising provisions governing the manner in which to terminate certain easements; requiring a public hearing to take action on a tentative map; requiring tentative and final maps to include certain information; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Bill Text

• Introduced As Introduced Current pdf

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The bill revises provisions related to the approval process for tentative maps and the termination of easements in land use planning.

• NRS 278.330

  [it] → the planning commission

  Changes the subject from an implied 'it' to specify 'the planning commission' in the context of the planning commission's actions.

• NRS 278.330

  If → Subject to the provisions of subsection 7, if

  Clarifies that there are provisions applicable before proceeding with the actions described.

• NRS 278.349

  [Except] → Subject to the provisions of subsection 3 and except as otherwise provided in subsection 2,

  Establishes additional conditions before the governing body can approve a tentative map.

• NRS 278.349

  [If] → Subject to the provisions of subsection 3, if

  Clarifies application of the subsection by stipulating that there are conditions to be considered.

• NRS 278.330

  If there is no planning commission, the governing body shall → Subject to the provisions of subsection 3, if there is no planning commission, the governing body shall

  Aligns the language with earlier clarifications about conditions when there is no planning commission.

• NRS 278.330

  In a county whose population is less than 700,000, within 60 days, Ê after receipt of the planning commission’s recommendations. → In a county whose population is less than 700,000, within 60 days, after receipt of the planning commission’s recommendations.

  Removes extraneous character and clarifies the timing after receiving recommendations.

• NRS 278.349

  [If] → Subject to the provisions of subsection 3, if

  Specifies conditions that must be met before actions are taken by the governing body.

• NRS 278.349

  the governing body shall , at a public meeting, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all the members, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative map: → the governing body shall, at a public meeting, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all the members, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove a tentative map:

  Corrects placement of a comma for grammatical clarity.

• NRS 278.349

  the governing body or planning commission shall, at a public meeting, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all the members, make a final disposition of the tentative map. → The governing body or planning commission shall, at a public meeting, by an affirmative vote of a majority of all the members, make a final disposition of the tentative map.

  Clarifies and maintains consistency in the description of the final action process.

• the tentative map must specifically list any street or easement owned by a city or county, or any portion thereof, or any private easement that is owned by or benefits an abutting property owner which is proposed to be vacated, abandoned or terminated pursuant to subsection 2 or 13 of NRS 278.480.

  Requires the tentative map to include a list of any streets or easements proposed for vacation, abandonment, or termination.

Action History

1. April 13, 2019

   (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

2. February 14, 2019

   From printer. To committee.

3. February 13, 2019

   Read first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.

Sponsors

• Richard Carrillo · Primary

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