Plans.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 11.68.120
in effect11.68.120 - Plans.
(A) Prior to completion of construction of the Pedestrian Mall, The Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company shall submit to the City Council for review and approval a plan or plans which shall include the following:
(1) The architectural theme and design standards which are proposed to be in effect for new exterior building improvements adjoining and facing the Pedestrian Mall and for the mall floorscape lying therein;
(2) The time and days of operation of the celestial vault lightshow;
(3) The location of any traffic control devices (pedestrian or vehicular) within the Pedestrian Mall;
(4) The manner in which access shall be preserved to businesses during the occurrence of any special events requiring the closure of a portion of the Pedestrian Mall to the public to the extent that such information can be provided as a part of the plan;
(5) The manner in which access will be assured into and onto the Pedestrian Mall by emergency vehicles;
(6) The days and hours on which special permit vehicles will be allowed access into and onto the Pedestrian Mall;
(7) The days and times in which Casino Center Boulevard or Fourth Street, or both, may be closed to vehicular traffic for special events; and
(8) The manner and times in which a portion of the Pedestrian Mall may be closed to pedestrian access for special events and other activities.
(B) For purposes of Subsection (A)(1) of this Section, the architectural theme and design standards in effect for new exterior building improvements adjoining and facing the Pedestrian Mall are contained in that document entitled, "Fremont Street Experience Design Criteria Manual," three copies of which shall be on file with the City Clerk. The requirements for Subsections (A)(2) through (A)(8) of this Section shall be as set forth in that document entitled, "The Fremont Street Experience Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plan," three copies of which shall be on file with the City Clerk. Subsequent to approval by the City Council, The Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company shall be responsible for implementing and complying with these plans, and the construction of new building exterior improvements adjoining or facing the Pedestrian Mall shall comply with the architectural theme and design standards contained in the Fremont Street Experience Design Criteria Manual.
(C) Any amendments proposed to these plans by The Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company may be made with the approval of the City Manager; except, however, that any amendment to the Fremont Street Design Criteria Manual shall require approval by the City Council.
(D) Except with respect to site development plan review pursuant to LVMC 19.18.050, any approval given by The Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company shall not relieve a property owner who intends to construct new exterior building improvements from obtaining appropriate approvals and permits from the City which would be required regardless of any review and approval by the Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company. Review and approval of exterior building improvements by the Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company shall relieve the property owner from compliance with the site development plan review pursuant to LVMC 19.18.050; provided, however, that any owner aggrieved by the decision of The Fremont Street Experience Limited Liability Company may seek a determination from the City by means of the site development plan review pursuant to LVMC 19.18.050.
(Ord. 5896 § 2 (part), 2007; Ord. 5866 § 1 (part), 2006)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT11VETR_CH11.68PEMA_11.68.120PLFetched: 10/28/2026