North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.010 Preparation.
16.28.010 - Preparation.
The requirements for the preparation, presentation and recordation of parcel maps shall be in accordance with this title and NRS 278.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
North Las Vegas Municipal Code tit. 16, ch. 16.28
in effectNorth Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.020 Submittal to the department of public works.
16.28.020 - Submittal to the department of public works.
A. The developer of the property that is proposed to be divided shall submit to the department of public works the parcel map application form, five copies of the parcel map, map checking fee and other required documents. After approval of the technical studies deemed necessary by the director of public works, or his designee, off-site improvement drawings and other required documents shall be submitted to the department of public works.
B. The department of public works shall route the parcel map to other city departments and agencies required to review the parcel map.
C. The department of public works shall review the parcel map for conformance with technical requirements set forth in NRS Chapter 278, applicable sections of this title and the municipal code. Concurrently, the developer shall provide those submittal items listed in section 16.16.070(D) of this title, as outlined in the Land Development Guide, or as otherwise required by the director of public works, or his designee, for the project.
D. After the director of public works, or his designee, is satisfied with the civil improvement plan submittals, he shall notify the developer or his consulting engineer to submit those submittal items listed in section 16.16.070(E) of this title, as outlined in the Land Development Guide, or as otherwise required by the director of public works, or his designee, for the project.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.040 Application—Action.
16.28.040 - Application—Action.
The completed application for approval of a parcel map must be submitted on a form provided by the department of public works and must contain all of the requested information. The parcel map shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor in conformance with NRS Chapter 278.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.050 Application—Additional documents required.
16.28.050 - Application—Additional documents required.
The following documents shall be submitted with the parcel map and accompanying application within the time frame established by the Land Development Guide:
A. One copy of a report from a title company authorized to do business in the state of Nevada, no more than thirty (30) days old, showing the names of the parties who may be required to sign the map or plan, including each owner of record of the land to be divided and each holder of record of a security interest in the land to be divided, if the security interest was created by a mortgage or a deed of trust, and guaranteeing that the names of the parties contained therein are the only parties who are required to sign the map or plan. Further, the title company must certify that all of the owners of record and holders of record of a security interest mentioned above have property signed the final map as required pursuant to NRS Chapter 278;
B. One copy of the recorded deed reflecting the current ownership and description of the property;
C. A certificate of tax payment by the Clark County treasurer's office;
D. A certificate from a title company authorized to do business in the state of Nevada, no more than thirty (30) days old, showing that there are no liens against the subdivision or any part thereof for delinquent state, county, municipal, federal or local taxes or assessments collected as taxes or special assessments, together with a list of any lien or mortgage holders of record; and
E. Written consent of each holder of a security interest pursuant to NRS Chapter 278, A holder of record of a security interest may consent by signing:
1. The parcel map; or
2. A separate document that is recorded with the parcel map and declares his consent to the division of land, if the map contains a notation that a separate document has been recorded to this effect.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.060 Parcel map—Survey required.
16.28.060 - Parcel map—Survey required.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, each parcel map shall:
A. Be based on a survey made for that purpose;
B. Be in the form and contain the information required by NRS Chapter 278 and those applicable items in section 16.16.030 of this title;
C. Show the location and width of the existing and proposed rights-of-way, including those proposed on the applicable master plan, that will serve as access for the parcels, up to a minimum of three hundred thirty (330) feet from the boundary of the proposed land division, and the access street or streets connecting the proposed land division properties to the existing dedicated street system;
D. Show any easements for public utilities, irrigation or drainage, which exist or which are proposed, and any normally continuously flowing watercourses;
E. Indicate any existing road or easement which the owner does not intend to dedicate;
F. Show the dimensions of the property in feet to the nearest one-hundredth of a foot;
G. Show all proposed and existing structures and other physical features that have bearing on the proposed division to scale and with setbacks clearly defined;
H. Include a certificate(s) of approval, as outlined in the Land Development Guide and as required by NRS Chapter 278.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.070 Parcel map—Survey not required.
16.28.070 - Parcel map—Survey not required.
If a survey is not required in connection with a parcel map, the parcel map shall:
A. Comply with the requirements of Section 16.28.060 of this chapter, except subsections A thereof; and any additional requirements of the Land Development Guide;
B. Include a certificate by a professional land surveyor, licensed in Nevada, which shall include a statement in conformance with NRS Chapter 278 to the effect that the map was prepared from existing information;
C. Include a certificate by the city surveyor waiving the requirement of a survey pursuant to this title and NRS 278;
D. Location and width of the existing and proposed right-of-way that is to serve as access for the parcels, up to a minimum of three hundred thirty (330) feet from the boundary of the proposed division, and the access street or streets connecting the development to the existing dedicated thoroughfare system; and
E. The developer must satisfy the director of public works, or his designee, that all street and drainage dedications, street improvements and other requirements for the development of the property have been completed.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.110 Approval conditions.
16.28.110 - Approval conditions.
Approval of a parcel map may be conditioned upon such street grading, street paving, and other street improvements and drainage provisions as the director of public works, or his designee, deems reasonably necessary for all-weather parcel access and drainage. In any case, the improvements shall be to standards not less than those commensurate with the surrounding area. Approval may also be conditioned upon such parcel design as may be reasonably necessary for off-site access, street alignment, street surfacing and width, water quality, water supply, and sewerage consistent with the existing or proposed use of any land situated within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the proposed parcels which are zoned for similar use. The minimum lot sizes shall be in accordance with the city's zoning district regulations. In addition to and independent of the zoning requirements:
A. Where both individual sewage disposal and individual water installations are contemplated, the minimum lot size requirement shall be one acre (43,560 square feet) and the lot must be more than one thousand (1,000) feet from an existing sewer line.
B. When public water supply (including off-site community wells) and individual sewage disposal are contemplated, the minimum lot size requirements shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet and the lot must be more than one thousand (1,000) feet from an existing water line.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.120 Road surfacing and width.
16.28.120 - Road surfacing and width.
Prior to approval of any parcel map, the minimum improvements shall include a paved, dedicated access, per the standard drawings, to the nearest existing pavement, or an agreement and surety posted for the requisite off-site improvements. It is the responsibility of the subdivider to secure the necessary right-of-way if it is not presently dedicated.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.130 Improvements—Surety bond.
16.28.130 - Improvements—Surety bond.
The person who proposes to divide the land under a parcel map may be required to:
A. Enter into an off-site improvements agreement with the city to make, install, and complete all of the improvements required to be installed and constructed in connection with the proposed parcel map including without limitation streets, private drives, drainage and utility easements, survey monuments and the removal of all rubbish, trash, debris, surplus material, and equipment from the area that is subject to such off-site improvements agreement and the adjacent properties;
B. Payment to the department of public works a sum sufficient to cover the plan checking and inspection fee charges for all such off-site improvements;
C. File with the director of public works, or his designee, complete plans covering the proposed locations and improvements of streets, private drives, drainage and utility easements, and such other plans as may be necessary in order to comply with the provisions of this chapter, together with a bond and fee estimate of such improvements, all of which shall conform to the standard specifications. The department of public works shall review and revise as appropriate the estimate of the cost of such improvements and shall require a surety to secure the faithful performance of all of the terms, conditions, and covenants of such person's part to be performed pursuant to such off-site improvements agreement. The surety may be in the form of:
1. A bond issued by a city approved surety company listed with A.M. Best Company with a minimum rating of A-, the company must be licensed to conduct business in the state of Nevada and be listed in the Department Circular 570 of the Department of the Treasury. The bond shall name the city as the sole obligee for the amount total identified on the off-site improvement bond and fee estimate form.
In the event of default by the principal of the bond, the city may make a claim and collect the proceed of the bond for the amount required to administer, coordinate, complete design, construct, repair, etc., the improvements covered by the bond.
The release of the bond shall be granted by the city manager, or his designee, upon successful completion of the improvements and submission/approval of all required engineering reports and as-built drawings.
2. A cash agreement with the city for the total amount listed in the off-site improvement bond and fee estimate form. The cash agreement shall be a legal document signed by the principal, listing the city as the sole obligee of the cash for the amount total identified on the off-site improvement bond and fee estimate form. The cash shall be deposited in the city controlled account or credited to an account of an approved financial institution.
In the event of default by the principal, the city make a claim and or collect the cash for the amount required to administer, coordinate, complete design, construct, repair, etc., the improvements covered by the cash agreement.
The release of the cash shall be granted by the city manager, or his designee, upon successful completion of the improvements and submission/approval of all required engineering reports and as-built drawings.
3. An unconditional and irrevocable letter of credit from a financial institution licensed to do business in the state of Nevada. The letter of credit shall name the city as the sole obligee for the amount total identified on the off-site improvement bond and fee estimate form.
In the event of default by the principal, the city may make a claim and or collect the proceeds of the letter of credit for the amount required to administer, coordinate, complete design, construct, repair, etc., the improvements covered by the cash agreement.
The release of the letter of credit shall be granted by the city manager, or his designee, upon successful completion of the improvements and submission/approval of all required engineering reports and as-built drawings.
(Ord. 2331 § 5 (part), 2007; Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.140 Improvements—Acceptance.
16.28.140 - Improvements—Acceptance.
All off-site improvements in a parcel map must be completed to the satisfaction of the department of public works.
(Ord. 2331 § 5 (part), 2007; Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.160 Recording required.
16.28.160 - Recording required.
It is unlawful for any person to divide land for the purpose of sale in any manner which constitutes a land division or to sell or otherwise transfer land within a land division prior to the recording of a parcel map in the office of the county recorder of Clark County.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.170 Requirements before start of construction.
16.28.170 - Requirements before start of construction.
No building permit shall be issued for the development of parcels of land within a parcel map until the parcel has been recorded in the office of the county recorder of Clark County and until all required public streets and easements, including access from public streets to the parcels on the parcel map, have been dedicated and provision has been made for the required improvements, and until all conditions of the approved traffic study are met.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 16.28.180 Building permits and certificates of occupancy.
16.28.180 - Building permits and certificates of occupancy.
No building permit or certificate-of-occupancy shall be issued or granted for the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, alteration, addition of or to any building or structure, within the are encompassed by a recorded parcel map, before acceptance of all off-site improvements by the city unless the agreement and surety posted with respect such parcel map are in force and effect.
(Ord. 2246 §§ 1, 2 (part), 2006)
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